Newcastle United 2025/26 squad cost in full – Transfer fees and stats for every player

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Newcastle United are blessed to have one of the most expensively assembled squads in the entire world, let alone England.

Eddie Howe was left hamstrung in the 2024-25 season as he was unable to make many major additions to his squad, as Newcastle United came close to breaking PSR restrictions.

In addition, Newcastle had to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh, two players who’ve gone on to enjoy great success elsewhere.

But Newcastle had spent massively in the first two years of PIF’s ownership and a year of restraint and shrewd sales freed the club to splash the cash once again in 2025.

As a result, Newcastle have a squad that is worth hundreds of millions and here’s how much every player cost – as well as their stats for the 2025-26 season.

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Newcastle United squad 2025/26

• Goalkeepers – 4
• Defenders – 10
• Midfielders – 7
• Forwards – 8

Goalkeepers

Nick Pope – £10m

Newcastle paid £10m to sign Nick Pope from relegated Burnley in 2022 and he’s been their No.1 goalkeeper ever since.

Aaron Ramsdale – Loan (£4m fee)

Aaron Ramsdale was signed on loan from Southampton for a £4m loan fee for the 2025-26 season. There’s an option to make the move permanent.

John Ruddy – Free

John Ruddy was recruited on a free transfer after his release from Birmingham City in 2024.

Mark Gillespie – Free

Local hero Mark Gillespie has been back at Newcastle since 2020 after signing on a free transfer.

Defenders

Kieran Trippier – £12m

Kieran Trippier was the first signing of the PIF era in January 2022 and he has proven to be one of their best, with the veteran full-back costing just £12m.

Lewis Hall – £28m (rising to £35m)

Lewis Hall initially joined Newcastle on loan from Chelsea. The Magpies had an obligation to buy but they had no qualms about spending up to £35m for him.

Sven Botman – £31.8m

Dutch defender Sven Botman arrived from Lille for more than £30m in 2022.

Fabian Schar – £3m

Arriving in 2018, Fabian Schar is one of the few Newcastle players from before the takeover and he was signed for an absolute bargain. The Toon snapped up the rock-solid defender for just £3m when they triggered his release clause at Deportivo La Coruna.

Jamaal Lascelles – £3.5m

Jamaal Lascelles is Newcastle’s longest-serving player after signing from Nottingham Forest in 2014. He signed a one-year extension to his contract last year to stay with the club until 2026.

Malick Thiaw – £30m (rising to £34.4m)

Malick Thiaw was Newcastle’s big summer defender signing in 2025, arriving from AC Milan for a fee that could rise up to £34.4m.

Emil Krafth – £5m

Newcastle signed versatile defender Emil Krafth for just £5m from Amiens in 2019.

Tino Livramento – £32m (rising to £40m)

The Toon could pay as high as £40m for Tino Livramento in 2023 and it looks to be an absolute steal, with the former Southampton right-back one of the best full-backs in the country.

Dan Burn – £13m

Dan Burn made a heroic return to the North East in 2022, signing from Brighton for £13m. It has proved to be a masterstroke, with the giant defender scoring in the Carabao Cup final triumph.

Alex Murphy – £100,000

Newcastle signed Irish youngster Alex Murphy for £100,000 from Galway United.

Midfielders

Joelinton – £40m

Joelinton was signed for a massive £40m in 2019 from Hoffenheim. He was brought in as a striker but it wasn’t until Howe turned him into an all-action midfielder did the Brazilian reach his potential.

Sandro Tonali – £55m

Sandro Tonali set Newcastle back a huge £55m from AC Milan in 2023, but he has proven to be worth every penny despite his 10-month ban for gambling.

Joe Willock – £25m

The Magpies signed Joe Willock on a permanent deal from Arsenal after he enjoyed a brilliant loan stint, paying £25m to do so.

Bruno Guimaraes – £35m (rising to £41.65m)

It cost £41.65m for Newcastle to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon and he’s probably worth double that to the club now. The captain, fan-favourite and spirit of the club. He is adored at St. James’ Park.

Jacob Ramsey – £39m (rising to £43m)

Newcastle made Aston Villa’s home-grown midfielder Jacob Ramsey one of their marquee summer signings in 2025 for £43m.

Lewis Miley – Academy

Lewis Miley is the only Newcastle academy product currently a regular in the squad.

Forwards

Yoane Wissa – £50m (rising to £55m)

After selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool, Newcastle needed a replacement and finally brought in Yoane Wissa from Brentford. They were forced to pay a premium, though, spending £50m rising to £55m, to finally sign him.

Anthony Gordon – £45m

Another youth product Newcastle snagged from a rival Premier League side is Anthony Gordon, who they signed in January 2023 for £45m.

Harvey Barnes – £39m

Signed in the summer of 2023, Harvey Barnes was brought in from relegated Leicester City for £39m.

William Osula – £10m (rising to £15m)

Raw striker William Osula was recruited for £10m, rising to £15m, from Sheffield United but was nearly sold to Eintracht Frankfurt on deadline day.

Anthony Elanga – £50m (rising to £55m)

Anthony Elanga became Newcastle’s first major summer signing in 2025 when he was brought in from Nottingham Forest for a massive £55m.

Jacob Murphy – £12m

Childhood Newcastle fan Jacob Murphy completed his dream to play for the club in 2017, signing from Norwich City. After two stints out on loan, the winger enjoyed the best season of his career last term.

Nick Woltemade – £65m (rising to £69m)

Nick Woltemade became Newcastle’s record signing when he joined for a £69m package from Stuttgart late in the 2025 summer window.

Park Seung-soo – Undisclosed, minimal

The Toon paid a minimal, undisclosed fee to sign South Korean prodigy Park Seung-soo, which could prove to be a sensational find if he reaches his full potential.

Out on loan

Antonio Cordero – Free

Promising Spanish winger Antonio Cordero was snapped up ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona when his contract with Malaga expired in 2025.

Odysseas Vlachodimos – £20m

Newcastle had to pay Nottingham Forest £20m to sign Odysseas Vlachodimos and, after playing just 45 minutes last season, he has gone on loan to Sevilla for the new season. He is spending the season on loan at Belgian side Westerlo.

Matt Targett – £15m

Matt Targett’s time at Newcastle has all but come to an end as he is spending the season on loan at Middlesbrough and his contract is set to expire next summer.

How much Newcastle United’s squad cost in transfer fees

PSR may have restricted their spending in 2024, but Newcastle still have a hugely expensive squad, hardly surprising given PIF’s limitless wealth.

The current squad for the 2025-26, with all add-on fees paid, costs £686.45m. That fee rises even higher to £721.45m when the players out on loan are included.

Newcastle had an outlay of £260m in the 2025 summer transfer window, by far the biggest spend in a single window since PIF bought the club.

Though they lost Isak, the squad is still one of the most expensively assembled in the league and they should be able to compete at the top end this season.