Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted players could still be sold despite the English transfer window closing on Friday.
Although English clubs are closed until January, the transfer window remains open for one more day in the likes of Saudi Arabia, Portugal and the Netherlands, while Belgium and Turkey still have more time to run.
Newcastle have just come off an incredibly frustrating summer window.
The Magpies were linked with a number of high-profile moves, including Marc Guehi, Federico Chiesa and Noni Madueke.
But when the window closed on Friday, Lloyd Kelly and William Osula were the only arrivals in Newcastle’s camp, as well as making Lewis Hall’s loan from Chelsea permanent, while goalkeepers Oydsseas Vlachodimos and John Ruddy also signed.
Howe admits Newcastle could still sell players
Kieran Trippier has been heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle in recent weeks and has played just 32 minutes of Premier League football so far this season.
However, Howe insists the 33-year-old is a player he would like to keep at St. James’ Park, although he admitted fellow defender Jamal Lewis could be among those to leave for clubs abroad.
“Absolutely, I want Kieran here,” the Magpies boss said (via talkSPORT). “That hasn’t changed, and that won’t change. I woke up to the stories through a few messages, like you, but that was the first I’d heard of it.”
Howe added: “Perhaps players who have been linked with a move, like Jamal Lewis, could leave. But we certainly hope nobody else does.”
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has confirmed that Lewis is in Brazil ahead of completing a loan move to Sao Paulo.
? Newcastle defender Jamal Lewis has arrived in Brazil to complete a loan move to São Paulo.
?? The #NUFC The left-back is out of favor at St James’ Park and is looking for a new challenge.
? With his contract up next summer, the 26-year-old could have played his last game for… pic.twitter.com/zppV6PJ9df— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 1, 2024
Despite their transfer woes, Newcastle have made a strong start to the new season, with their 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday leaving them with seven points from three Premier League games.
Next up for Howe’s side is a trip to Wolves after the international break.
