Abstract
- Newcastle are again within the Champions League after a profitable 2024/25 season.
- Grok has predicted the Magpies’ beginning XI for the brand new marketing campaign with quite a few signings anticipated.
- Alexander Isak is heading in the right direction to stay at Newcastle and play a significant function in assault.
Newcastle United are getting ready for all times again within the Champions League within the 2025/26 season after a constructive 12 months at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s facet ended the Magpies’ lengthy look forward to a trophy by lifting the EFL Cup, whereas additionally they completed within the high 5 within the Premier League to make sure a return to Europe’s largest membership competitors.
In consequence, PIF and co may very well be busy within the switch market forward of the brand new season, trying to make sure Newcastle can address their return to Europe.
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Now, Grok, the AI software on X, has predicted Newcastle’s beginning line-up forward of their first Premier League recreation in opposition to Aston Villa on August 16.
AI predicts Newcastle’s 2025/26 line-up
1
GK: James Trafford
Anticipated to lastly arrive at St James’ Park this summer time after months of rumours is goalkeeper James Trafford.
The Englishman starred at Burnley in 24/25, conceding simply 16 targets in 46 video games, and his ‘ball-playing capability fits Howe’s evolving model’, so he has been backed to value £30m and begin forward of Nick Pope.
2
RB: Tino Livramento
After serving to England win the U21 European Championships this summer time, Tino Livramento is ready to maintain his place within the XI forward of Kieran Trippier.
Grok says ‘Livramento has emerged as a dynamic choice’ for the Magpies and continues to be beneath contract for one more three years.
3
CB: Sven Botman
Described as a ‘cornerstone’ in Newcastle’s facet, Sven Botman’s place within the facet seems nailed on when he’s match.
The Dutchman solely made eight Premier League appearances in 24/25, although, so he’ll be trying to put his harm woes behind him.
4
CB: Marc Guehi
Partnering Botman, Grok have predicted Marc Guehi to signal for Newcastle in a £46m deal this summer time, regardless of curiosity from quite a few different golf equipment.
The Crystal Palace captain has been on Howe’s radar for a very long time now and should depart Selhurst Park with 12 months left on his contract.
5
LB: Lewis Corridor
After making his mortgage transfer everlasting in 2024, Lewis Corridor has been an everyday at left-back for Newcastle and has been predicted to maintain his place within the XI.
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Lewis Corridor’s 24/25 stats |
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|---|---|
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Video games |
34 |
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Assists |
5 |
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Yellow playing cards |
4 |
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Minutes performed |
2,661 |
Grok says Corridor’s ’improvement right into a key starter’ has been noticeable, chipping in with 5 assists final yr.
6
CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Regardless of being linked with a transfer away from Newcastle as soon as once more this summer time, Grok have predicted Bruno Guimaraes to stay at St James’ Park and play an vital function as soon as extra.
The Brazilian’s ‘management and all-action model are very important’ in Howe’s facet, and he nonetheless has three years remaining on his contract.
7
CM: Sandro Tonali
Alongside Guimaraes is a participant he is aware of properly in Sandro Tonali. The Italian ‘has confirmed indispensable’ beneath Howe and missed simply two league video games in 24/25.
Grok provides that Tonali’s ‘box-to-box power enhances Howe’s system’, however there could also be no place for Joelinton within the XI.
8
AM: Eberechi Eze
Finishing a three-man midfield in an attacking function is potential new signing in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, with Newcastle eager on the Eagles star.
The Englishman has a launch clause of £68m which can must be triggered, and Grok have said that Eze’s ‘versatility as a No. 10 or winger suits Howe’s fluid assault’.
9
RW: Mohammed Kudus
One other star linked with a transfer to Newcastle this summer time is West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus, who has been backed to begin on the right-hand facet for the Magpies.
With the Hammers open to affords within the area of £60m, PIF might must act quick with Tottenham and Chelsea additionally exhibiting an curiosity in Kudus.
10
ST: Alexander Isak
Arguably Newcastle’s most vital piece of enterprise this summer time will likely be holding maintain of star striker Alexander Isak.
After qualifying for the Champions League, Grok thinks Isak gained’t be going wherever, labelling him as ‘untouchable’ at St James’ Park.
