Newcastle have not only lost manager Eddie Howe but they also allowed Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes to depart this summer and with just weeks before the new season starts, no replacements have been signed.
Stepping in for Howe, Matthias Jaissle began his reign as Newcastle United manager with a 2-1 win over Valencia. He will hope to continue that positive start in the transfer market but it looks like the side are still struggling to bring in their transfer targets.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle’s approach for the experienced midfielder has failed and the club are now left scrambling once again as they seek to bring in midfield reinforcements.
“EXCLUSIVE: Pierre Emile Højbjerg’s move to Newcastle currently OFF following new talks in the recent hours.
“#NUFC were prepared to pay what OM wanted but Højbjerg has decided to turn down the proposal.”
Speaking just 24 hours after he was unveiled as the club’s new manager, Jaissle said of possible incomings:
“I’ve had one day here. Of course, I have the squad mapping and I have clear ideas, but I want to know the players now. I want to give them a chance. Definitely, they can show up - it’s always a new challenge for the players too. We can wait. For sure, we have the capacity to do something on the market. Our sporting director is aware of that. For sure, when the season starts we should see new faces.”
Newcastle have signed Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba this summer, but both are inexperienced at 18 and 20 years old. Missing out on Hojbjerg is a huge blow and despite young talent coming in, Jaissle has his work cut out for him as the season approaches.