Getty ImagesPress reports close to Newcastle United have revealed that the English club is close to signing one of the Premier League's most prominent attacking players, Yoane Wissa, who plays as a

Newcastle United suffered a 3-2 defeat against Arsenal and here are five things we learned from the pre-season friendly at the National Stadium in Singapore

N ewcastle United fell to a 3-2 defeat against Arsenal at the Singapore National Stadium in their first of three pre-season friendly matches in Asia. Eddie Howe’s side took a very early lead through Anthony Elanga as he netted his first goal in the black and white.

Arsenal and Newcastle United will face off in a pre-season friendly on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. ET. The match will be held at the Singapore National

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has provided an update on Sven Botman after the Dutchman limped off during the 3-2 loss to Arsenal in Singapore. Botman, who suffered a spate of knee issues last season, played just 25 minutes before appearing to point to his groin as he hobbled off at the National Stadium.

Jacob Murphy equalised with a brilliant effort in the second half, but a late Martin Odegaard penalty sealed the win for Mikel Arteta’s side. An injury to Sven Botman will also be a big concern for Eddie Howe after the Dutchman was withdrawn just 25 minutes after coming onto the pitch.

Arsenal edged an entertaining preseason friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday, with a late Martin Ødegaard penalty ensuring the Gunners continued their winning start to the summer.

Newcastle are actively pursuing attacking reinforcements, with Yoane Wissa emerging as their prime target. The Congolese forward represents both short-term depth and potential long-term solution, capable of deputizing for Alexander Isak or potentially replacing him should the Swede depart.

Liverpool, Spurs, and Newcastle United are ready to rival Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus to sign Giovanni Leoni.Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via