{"id":49378,"date":"2026-06-29T07:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/newcastle-withdraw-from-long-term-target-e100m-midfield-deal-for-eddie-howe\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T07:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:18:13","slug":"newcastle-withdraw-from-long-term-target-e100m-midfield-deal-for-eddie-howe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/newcastle-withdraw-from-long-term-target-e100m-midfield-deal-for-eddie-howe\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle withdraw from long-term target \u20ac100m midfield deal for Eddie Howe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/newcastle-withdraw-from-long-term-target-e100m-midfield-deal-for-eddie-howe\/#Newcastle_United_interest_faces_roadblock\" >Newcastle United interest faces roadblock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/newcastle-withdraw-from-long-term-target-e100m-midfield-deal-for-eddie-howe\/#Magpies_should_wait_until_Dortmund_drop_their_rating\" >Magpies should wait until Dortmund drop their rating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Newcastle United are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmeka, but the Magpies are not currently prepared to meet the huge fee the Bundesliga club is demanding.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to ChronicleLive, Newcastle are considering signing the Germany international as part of their midfield plans, but Dortmund&#8217;s assessment has made a deal difficult.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sky Sports also reported that Eddie Howe is a big fan of the 25-year-old, with Newcastle previously considering signing him in 2023 before ultimately signing Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.<\/p>\n<p>Nmeka continues to attract Newcastle&#8217;s attention, but it looks like this is not going to be an easy move.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle_United_interest_faces_roadblock\"><\/span>Newcastle United interest faces roadblock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nmecha&#8217;s name has meaning for Newcastle. He is physically strong, technically stable and able to play in a variety of midfield roles.<\/p>\n<p>He is also well-versed in English football, having come through Manchester City&#8217;s academy, making him an even more attractive player for Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n<p>However, Dortmund are in a strong position. Goal reports that the German club wants around 100 million euros this summer, citing the kicker.<\/p>\n<p>Nmecha&#8217;s contract runs until 2030, but the termination clause is not effective during the current term.<\/p>\n<p>This is a big problem for Newcastle, who are looking to be more prudent with their spending.<\/p>\n<p>While the Magpies may admire Nmeka, paying him close to \u20ac100m would be a huge financial commitment, especially when other areas of the team also need attention.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magpies_should_wait_until_Dortmund_drop_their_rating\"><\/span>Magpies should wait until Dortmund drop their rating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Newcastle are right to leave unless Dortmund become more realistic.<\/p>\n<p>Nmeka is a very good player and his performance at the World Cup with Germany will only increase his profile, but 100 million euros is too high.<\/p>\n<p>Howe clearly likes him and the club&#8217;s long-term interest shows this is no coincidence.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Newcastle can&#8217;t afford to pay a huge fee just because their Premier League rivals are also taking notice.<\/p>\n<p>If Dortmund lower their prices, Newcastle should be back on the table. However, at the current valuation, exiting is a wise move.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Feelings inside Newcastle over Arsenal potentially signing star player worth \u00a3100m <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmeka, but the Magpies are not currently prepared to meet the huge fee the Bundesliga club is demanding.According to ChronicleLive, Newcastle are considering signing the Germany international as part of their midfield plans, but Dortmund&#8217;s assessment has made a deal difficult. 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