Newcastle nightmare as two new signings worth almost £100million immediately injured

Newcastle United have been dealt a bitter setback after two of their most expensive summer signings, worth almost £100 million combined, were struck down by injuries almost immediately after arriving at the club. Yoane Wissa, who joined from Brentford in a deal worth around £55 million, and Jacob Ramsey, signed from Aston Villa for £40 million, were brought in to strengthen Eddie Howe’s squad as the Magpies look to compete in the Premier League, Champions League and domestic competitions. Instead, both have quickly found themselves on the sidelines, leaving fans and staff frustrated.

Wissa’s injury appears to be the more worrying of the two. The Congolese forward picked up a knee problem while on international duty and has not yet made his competitive debut for Newcastle. Early reports suggest the damage could require specialist treatment, and further scans will determine the severity. The club handed him the famous No. 9 shirt and were counting on his goals to fire them forward this season, but his absence leaves Howe with fewer attacking options during a crucial period.

Ramsey’s situation, while less serious, is still a blow. The midfielder was forced off at half-time during the goalless draw with Leeds United after suffering a swollen ankle. Scans confirmed he would be out for around a month, meaning he will miss a run of tough fixtures that includes Premier League clashes with Wolves, Bournemouth, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, along with a Champions League test against Barcelona and a Carabao Cup tie.

The timing could hardly be worse for Newcastle, who already have several players out with injuries. With two of their most high-profile arrivals immediately unavailable, the squad depth is being tested far earlier than Howe would have hoped. The manager will now have to rely on other squad members to step up, reshuffling tactics to cover the gaps.

For supporters, the frustration is clear: after so much excitement surrounding the summer spending spree, seeing two marquee signings sidelined so quickly feels like a nightmare scenario. Both players were expected to make an instant impact, and instead Newcastle must wait weeks—possibly longer in Wissa’s case—before they can contribute. The hope now is that the injuries do not derail the team’s momentum at the start of what promises to be a demanding season.