Newcastle United aren’t just thinking about today; they’re planning for tomorrow.
With squad evolution on the cards and several positions under review this summer, the club’s recruitment team is once again casting the net across Europe.
And while attacking additions often steal the headlines, it’s a potential defensive reshuffle that has caught the eye this week.
According to Sport [via Sport Witness], the Magpies are stepping up their efforts to land a promising goalkeeper from La Liga.
This isn’t just a casual inquiry. The report makes it clear: Newcastle are “very serious” about getting this deal done.
The fee involved would sit just north of £20m, an investment that signals long-term planning.
With Nick Pope now 32 and coming off a season disrupted by injury, there’s a growing feeling within the club that now is the right time to bring in a younger option who can be groomed as the eventual No.1.
That doesn’t mean Pope is finished not by a long shot. But competition is healthy, and if Eddie Howe wants to Newcastle to be competitive in the Champions League, depth is essential.
This target has been generating significant interest, too.
Other clubs in the frame include Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, and even Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Yet Newcastle believe they can offer the perfect platform: a rising team, a top-tier project, and the Premier League spotlight.
Newcastle United make "very serious" move for £21m La Liga sensation
The goalkeeper drawing this level of attention is Joan Garcia of Espanyol.
Still just 24, Garcia has been a standout in La Liga, with scouts reportedly viewing him as one of the continent’s most promising shot-stoppers.
His release clause stands at £21m, and as Espanyol’s survival in Spain’s top flight complicated things, the Magpies are pushing ahead.
If secured, Garcia would represent a smart long-term investment, a statement that Newcastle’s rebuild isn’t just about flashy signings, but building a spine for the future.