£15m Player Seen at Newcastle United Training Ground as Transfer Decision Approaches

Targett is facing at least nine months without a competitive game for Newcastle with his future at the club uncertain. Since Targett joined the club permanently from Aston Villa for £15million in 2022, Newcastle have since signed Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento and Lloyd Kelly, all of whom can play at left-back. Targett was second choice to Dan Burn when he initially picked up his injury but now risks being much further down the pecking order for the start of the new season. He still has two years remaining on his current deal at St James’ Park.

The club would listen to offers for the defender this summer as new sporting director Paul Mitchell looks to help raise funds and bolster Howe’s first-team squad this summer. After a close shave with PSR this summer, further player sales are expected this transfer window.