Newcastle now likely to agree to sale after multiple transfer talks

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With Sandro Tonali now officially through the door at Newcastle United, it’s time to take stock.

The club are now expected to reflect where they are this summer after landing their leading target.

Naturally, much of the focus at Newcastle are always likely to be on incomings. Back in the Champions League next season, that’s rather obviously where the excitement lies.

Still, few would doubt the club need to shift players on. In fact, there is said to be a desire to work on that.

While selling players has not been easy for Newcastle since the takeover with the likes of Isaac Hayden and Jeff Hendrick having to be loaned out, it seems one name could soon be leaving.

Sky Sports claim £7m Newcastle player is close to leaving

Indeed, Sky Sports suggest Karl Darlow is edging closer to leaving St James’ Park.

The goalkeeper is said to be a target for both Bournemouth and Leeds United this summer.

They suggest Newcastle have held talks with both teams and a permanent exit is likely to be agreed.

Though no official bid has been made, it is expected that Darlow will join one of those two clubs as Newcastle look to start moving players on.

Darlow has been a good servant but let’s hope for a bidding war

Having arrived as part of a £7m deal with Jamaal Lascelles in 2014, Darlow has been a good servant to Newcastle.

After 100 games for the club, however, its time to say goodbye.

Nick Pope has been an almighty upgrade and Eddie Howe is believed to value Loris Karius highly, while Martin Dubravka looks set to stay.

With that in mind, let’s hope for something of a bidding war.

Though Darlow is unlikely to fetch a huge amount of money on the market, potentially playing Leeds and Bournemouth against each other to drive up the price would be most welcome given FFP worries.