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Newcastle United’s The interest in Danilo is genuine, but the situation appears to be much less advanced than some other Premier League links surrounding the Botafogo midfielder.

Fresh reports from the Brazilian centering heavily on Newcastle’s internal discussions suggest the Magpies are seriously considering whether to make a move for the Brazil international after the season ends. However, the story also comes with several important caveats.

Currently, it is still described as an “embryonic” thing rather than a concrete conversation, As we covered earlier.

eddie howe likes danilo

One thing that stands out is Eddie Howe’s obvious admiration for the player.

according to espn brazilThe Newcastle United manager knows Danilo well and likes his profile. This alone adds value to the story, especially as the midfielder has become one of Brazil’s most talked-about players this season.

Danilo has already scored 9 goals and provided 2 assists in 21 appearances for Botafogo and Brazil combined in 2026, extraordinary numbers for a central midfielder. His performances pushed him firmly onto Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup list.

Newcastle are clearly aware of that upward trajectory.

Complications for Newcastle

Plus, the reporting makes it clear why Newcastle haven’t stepped things up yet. And the first issue is financial.

Botafogo are still expecting around €40 million (£34 million) after the World Cup, and Newcastle internally consider that figure too high. The club knows they will need a major investment to complete the deal.

The second issue is of sports. Danilo wants to play champions league footballBut Newcastle will miss out on Europe altogether next season. This has weakened their position in the race compared to other English clubs. And this appears to be a ‘breaking point’ for the player.

There is also a squad question. As was pointed out during ESPN’s discussion, Newcastle already have Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in midfield, so the position is not seen as an immediate weakness. Only if either of those two players were to be sold, would Danilo become a priority target.

There is still a possibility of the Premier League returning

That context makes it quite different from armory statuswhere the gunners have already approached Danilo’s camp, or Manchester UnitedWho has recently made a new contact with Botafogo.

But despite those complications, Newcastle are now part of the wider Premier League picture around Danilo. And that picture keeps getting bigger.

The midfielder looks ready to leave Botafogo, especially after the World Cup After being sidelined by the club From training sessions and matches until his future became clear. The Brazilian club is openly prioritizing a European sale amid huge financial pressure.

Danilo also wants another chance in England after his mixed spell at Nottingham Forest. So despite the hurdles, particularly around Newcastle, the wider Premier League route still looks very live for him.

newcastle united Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos joined the Premier League team from Nottingham Forest in July 2024.

Eddie Howe made him appear only once in his first season at St James’ Park.

Looking for regular playing time, Newcastle United allowed him to join Sevilla on a season-long loan deal last August.

The stopper’s decision to join the La Liga team has been a good one as he has been enjoying minutes this season. He made his debut for Sevilla in September and has been their No. 1 since then.

His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 29
• Start: 29
• Total minutes: 2,610
• Target Allowed: 48
• Clean sheets: 4
• Total Savings: 83
• Savings per game: 2.9
• Penalty saved: 1/10

March 16, Seville Sports director Antonio Cordon said The Newcastle United-owned player intends to stay after this season.

Earlier this month, Sport Witness Covered claims from Spain His future is at the mercy of the Magpies.

Important summer for Newcastle United

sky germany Now cover the latest on where the Stuttgart-born goalkeeper could play next season.

Sevilla have a desire to keep him but there is little chance of him remaining with them after this season. He must make a decision on his future, and the report emphasizes that the stopper faces ‘another important moment in his career’.

As the Andalusian club do not have a buyout clause, the 32-year-old will have to return to the Tyneside club in the summer.

Odysseas Vlachodimos is attracting the interest of several top unnamed clubs who have expressed a desire to sign him. The former VfB Stuttgart man could consider a return to the Bundesliga if he does not stay at Newcastle United next season.

He will only stay at Newcastle United if he becomes their No. 1 next season. In short, the Greece international needs reassurance from Eddie Howe and if not, he is likely to leave in the summer on loan or a permanent transfer.

Our opinion: Newcastle United are unstoppable

The Magpies could bring in a new goalkeeper in the next window and have already been linked to a few players.

If a new stopper arrives, Odysseas Vlachodimos will not be Newcastle United’s No. 1 next season. Looks like the summer is planning for him.

The Greek international’s contract expires in 2028, and transfer market He is valued at €4m.

Eddie Hearn has made another strong statement about the heavyweight division, this time outlining a clear path for Anthony Joshua’s return. Speaking to FightHubTV, the Matchroom boxing promoter said Joshua could face Deontay Wilder ahead of a planned bout with Tyson Fury in late 2026.

The comments come as Joshua continues to recover from a serious car accident in Nigeria in late 2025. He is working through rehabilitation and recently resumed light training. Hearn’s comments set up a possible schedule that includes a return fight, which would be followed by one of the biggest bouts in modern heavyweight boxing.

Eddie Hearn outlines Anthony Joshua’s comeback plan

Hearn explained that Joshua will need a fight before he can step into the ring with Fury. He pointed to the time Joshua spent away from boxing due to injury and recovery.

“We need a warm-up fight before we fight Tyson Fury because AJ is recovering from the accident, he’s rehabbing his body etc,” Hearn said. “We’ll have Deontay Wilder as that warm-up fighter and then we’ll fight Tyson Fury in December.”

Joshua has not fought since the accident which injured his ribs and required several months of physical therapy. His return to full training is scheduled for 2026 gradually. Hearn’s plan reflects a structured approach, starting with a fight against a known opponent before moving to a bigger event.

Hearn predicts quick stoppage against Deontay Wilder

Hearn also made a clear prediction of how the fight between Joshua and Wilder will end. He said Joshua would stop Wilder within three rounds.

Hearn said, “They sent your soul into retirement. I was sitting there in the front row.” “Well, I respect Wilder, and I think he looked a lot better. But let me tell you because I was six feet away… Anthony Joshua will go through Deontay Wilder within three rounds.”

Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion, remains active in the division. He is known for his knockout power and has scored several stoppage victories during his career. According to Hearn, his recent performances have seen adjustments in pace and timing.

This fight could lead to Joshua vs. Fury

The fight between Joshua and Wilder will carry extra significance because of their history. The two fighters have been linked for years, but past negotiations did not lead to a fight. Issues relating to purse division and promotion terms delayed any agreement during their championship run.

If the fight takes place in 2026, it would serve as an important step towards a meeting with Fury. Joshua and Fury have also been linked to a potential matchup for several years, but scheduling and other factors have prevented it from happening.

Hearn’s timeline suggests Joshua could return in the summer, face Wilder and then move on to fight Fury in December. Fury remains one of the leading names in the heavyweight division, and a bout with Joshua would be a huge event.

Wilder’s participation will depend on the terms of the agreement between the two camps. They have topped the division and faced major opponents over the last decade. The outcome of any proposed fight will dictate the direction of the heavyweight scene.

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Nick Voltemed has hit out at the growing criticism that his form is being misunderstood because he is no longer playing as a striker.

22 year old striker Speaking to SueddeutscheZeitungWho asked him about his current downfall at St. James’s Park.

He scored several goals in the Premier League, making him an instant fan favourite.

While other big signings struggled elsewhere, He looked ready for the Premier League. Then the goals slowed down and the questions started. Speaking about it now, he dismissed the idea that he had “lost the thread”.

“I don’t look at it as negatively as from the outside, for me it’s still a normal process,” He said.

“Of course, you can look at it from the outside and say: He only scored one goal in the New Year, what’s wrong with that? But anyone who really knows my game knows why that is.”

A very different Newcastle United role

Pressed on what has changed, Nick Voltemed explained that he has been deployed much further away from the penalty area. Newcastle now often uses him as a midfielder.

“I’m playing in a very different position than at the beginning of the season,” He added.

“Recently in the game against Chelsea, I played some kind of man-to-man coverage against Cole Palmer in midfield, and he is an attacking ten. You can imagine what areas I was traveling across the field.

“I know you associate me with goals, but you can’t compare the goal percentage of a striker with that of a midfielder who plays 50, 60, 70 meters from the opposition goal.

“I’m a completely different Nick Voltmead than I was at the beginning of the season. At this point, I have to be rated more on how I lead my duels or secure positions.”

Nick Voltmead’s broken rhythm

Nick Woltemade is happy to admit that goals have slowed down, but he’s not too worried. Instead he insists that the change is part of his ongoing Newcastle United development.

“Of course, I score very few goals,” He said.

“But I’m completely relaxed, I don’t think it’s a bad thing to expand my repertoire. This is the job I’ve got, and I’m trying to master it. And I believe it will make me stronger in the long run, if I learn to deal with such stages as well.”

He is also pushing for suggestions of a form crisis. Instead he believes there are no critics watching Newcastle regularly.

“The irritation may be too much, but it bothers me. I’m playing half left or half right in a five-man midfield at the moment and would like to be assessed based on this profile. If someone’s form shows signs of distress, I’d just say he doesn’t watch many Newcastle United games.”

eddie howe is not the problem

The striker is also ready to support his manager. Eddie Howe has faced criticism for his use of the striker and deploying him deeper. There have been suggestions that he does not like making big signings in the summer.

However, Nick Voldemort did not like this suggestion, as it had worked well at the beginning of the season.

“I don’t think you can say that. It worked well for me in attack in the first few months,” When asked directly whether he did not fit into Howe’s strategy, he argued.

Instead, Woltemade believes that other factors such as injuries have forced Howe to reshuffle things to try to fit them in.

“Many things have come together. First Bruno Guimarães is out, our playmaker, and then some other midfielders. We are not an individual athlete, but a team. It is normal that you have to help as a player in other positions.” He concluded.

“I played a position forward, and I think I performed quite well there. In any case, the coach was satisfied with me. At the same time he could have wished for a little more depth in the attacking centre. Of course, a player like Anthony Gordon can give us that.”

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