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It is no secret that Newcastle United need to add quality to their squad all across the pitch. One of the areas in need of reinforcements is up top. Last summer, the Magpies saw Alexander Isak leave for Liverpool.

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has exclusively revealed why the club have transformed themselves from relegation fodder into top-four candidates on the wave of an incredible summer spree – and he insists Roberto De Zerbi is not done yet with more transfer business to come.

If a week is a long time in football, two years is an age.

Since the summer of 2024, Tottenham Hotspur have had four permanent managers, won their first major trophy in 17 years, played in the Champions League and flirted dangerously with relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly turned down a £46m proposal for Lucas Bergvall from Newcastle United.

Last month, it was reported that Bergvall had informed Spurs of his desire to leave the club this summer.

It is not hard to see why Newcastle United might be looking to sign a midfielder this summer. Sandro Tonali has already left, incidentally, to join Tottenham themselves. And Bruno Guimaraes has agreed personal terms with their North London rivals Arsenal.

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Newcastle United have now had an opening offer for Lucas Bergvall rejected.

The Athletic with the exclusive on Friday night.

David Ornstein revealing that United put in a bid of around £46m for the Norway international.

Why have I been blocked?

There is not a ton of positivity around Newcastle United at the moment. The Magpies simply have not been able to do enough in the summer transfer market to convince the supporters that the project is moving in the right direction.