The bombshell Newcastle United & Aston Villa transfer swap that would spice up 2025/26 season opener – opinion

Newcastle’s 2025/26 season is taking shape with the Premier League fixtures revealed earlier this week.

Eddie Howe’s first-team squad are set to return for pre-season training on July 7 yet as things stand, there are no new players in the building.

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In fact there could be fewer players with Callum Wilson and John Ruddy out of contract at the end of the month and yet to agree new deals. Jamal Lewis is also set to leave but had been training away from the club after returning from a loan spell at Sao Paulo.

There have been no major transfer exits either with only the pre-arranged £20million sale of Lloyd Kelly to Juventus, which is set to be officially completed on June 30.

June 30 also marks the PSR deadline for clubs looking to manage their finances carefully. Newcastle had to pay a close eye on that date last summer as they scrambled to raise funds to adhere to the Premier League’s financial rules.

A year on, and Newcastle are in a far healthier position while there have been claims Villa may need to sell a big-name player in order to raise funds to comply with PSR this time around.

Newcastle United’s 2025/26 season is taking shape with the Premier League fixtures revealed. The first-team squad is set to return for pre-season training on July 7, but the club’s transfer activity remains quiet. With Callum Wilson and John Ruddy’s contracts expiring at the end of the month, there’s uncertainty over their futures. Jamal Lewis is also expected to depart after his loan spell at Sao Paulo.

The only confirmed transfer is Lloyd Kelly’s £20 million move to Juventus, set to be completed on June 30. This date is crucial for Newcastle, as it marks the PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) deadline for clubs to manage their finances carefully. Unlike last year, when Newcastle scrambled to raise funds to adhere to the Premier League’s financial rules, the club is now in a healthier position.

In contrast, other clubs like Aston Villa may need to sell big-name players to comply with PSR. Newcastle’s financial stability will allow them to focus on building their squad and competing in the Premier League. With the new season approaching, Eddie Howe’s team is ready to take on new challenges and make a strong impression. The Magpies’ preparations are underway, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season.