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Done deal: Manchester City to Newcastle, CONFIRMED and announced by Newcastle United on the evening of 26 August ("Newcastle United complete Nico Gonzalez signing" on newcastleunited.com, th…, confirmed 2026-08-26. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨 EXCL: Newcastle United in talks with Manchester City over potential deal to sign Nico Gonzalez. Move for #MCFC midfielder not yet advanced but #NUFC working to strengthen & 24yo among various options exploratory dialogue taking place over @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-08-18 18:05 BST
🚨 CONFIRMED – NICO GONZÁLEZ UPDATE 18 Aug ✅ Per David Ornstein / The Athletic: Newcastle HAVE opened EXPLORATORY talks with Man City for midfielder Nico González – GENUINE interest but NOTHING advanced ⚠️ Major obstacles exist: • Nico publicly says: “I AM HAPPY & WANT TO STAY AT CITY” • No fee / terms / deal anywhere close yet • Still ONE of MANY midfield options Jaissle is checking Still chasing proven quality but plenty of work still needed 👀 Follow @NUFCNews24 so you know WHAT’S ACTUALLY REAL vs clickbait! #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #NicoGonzalez #ManCity #TransferNews #Ornstein #ToonArmy
First reported 2026-08-18 18:39 BST
2026-08-18 18:39 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨 CONFIRMED – NICO GONZÁLEZ UPDATE 18 Aug ✅ Per David Ornstein / The Athletic: Newcastle HAVE opened EXPLORATORY talks with Man City for midfielder Nico González – GENUINE interest but NOTHING advanced ⚠️ Major obstacles exist: • Nico publicly says: “I AM HAPPY & WANT TO STAY AT CITY” • No fee / terms / deal anywhere close yet • Still ONE of MANY midfield options Jaissle is checking Still chasing proven quality but plenty of work still needed 👀 Follow @NUFCNews24 so you know WHAT’S ACTUALLY REAL vs clickbait! #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #NicoGonzalez #ManCity #TransferNews #Ornstein #ToonArmy
2026-08-20 15:41 BST
PLAY ON🚨 BREAKING – NICO GONZÁLEZ UPDATE 20 Aug 🔥 Hearing Manchester City HAVE NOW ACCEPTED / are set to agree around £50m valuation for midfielder Nico González! ✔️ Who: 24‑yo Spanish central/defensive midfielder – joined City Feb 25 for exactly this fee ✔️ Situation: Ornstein & Romano confirmed genuine talks ongoing; City open to selling to reinvest ; Newcastle make him priority midfield target after Bruno departures ⚠️ Still needing: final docs, personal terms & convince Nico who still prefers staying if possible 💰 Fee region: £50 m+ / matches original cost ⏳ Moves FAST – expect next‑day updates & final‑bid window closing SOON From @NUFCNews24 – bringing you whispers then tracking until CONFIRMED facts land! #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #NicoGonzález #ManCity #TransferNews #ToonArmy #MidfieldUpgrade #HereWeGoSoon
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Newcastle United have held talks with Manchester City over a potential deal for Nico Gonzalez. One of several options considered by #NUFC, as @David_Ornstein called. Gonzalez only joined last summer for £50m. #MCFC are open to sale. Would free up further funds as Manchester City hope to add Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez.👕
First reported 2026-08-18 18:59 BST
→ citing David Ornstein's report from 2026-08-18 18:05 BST
2026-08-18 18:59 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS#NUFC BREAKING: Benfica have offered a €20m package for Palhinha which Newcastle are unwilling to match. A fee of £50m plus bonuses is on the table with #MCFC for Nico Gonzalez. All down to the player giving the go ahead. Positive so far from NUFC end from words out of club.
First reported 2026-08-20 17:47 BST
2026-08-20 17:47 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON#NUFC BREAKING: Benfica have offered a €20m package for Palhinha which Newcastle are unwilling to match. A fee of £50m plus bonuses is on the table with #MCFC for Nico Gonzalez. All down to the player giving the go ahead. Positive so far from NUFC end from words out of club.
#Newcastle have shown interest in #ManchesterCity’s midfielder #NicoGonzalez. Opened talks. #transfers #NUFC #MCFC
First reported 2026-08-21 07:01 BST
🚨 NEW: Man City have told Nico Gonzalez he can leave & talks with Newcastle continue 🗣️ Gonzalez open to move but some team-mates have tried to talk him into staying 3️⃣ One of three midfield options NUFC are looking at, but word is Gonzalez the leading target for now
First reported 2026-08-21 20:13 BST
🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : NICO GONZÁLEZ 🇪🇸 Newcastle United are progressing talks with Manchester City for Nico González, they push to complete a £50m deal! 🇪🇸🚨⚫️⚪️#NUFC Personal terms are NOT expected to be an issue, with Newcastle United having positive talks with Nico González's camp and the player OPEN to the move. 🤝🏻👀 Newcastle United are working to complete the deal, while Manchester City want a £60m package and NUFC are pushing to get the transfer done for below £50m. 💰💣 The plan for Newcastle United is to push to complete the deal early next week, with negotiations continuing between the two clubs over the final transfer fee. ⏳️⚫️⚪️ Talks are progressing and Newcastle remain confident, with the transfer fee the key point still to be resolved before the deal can be completed. 👀🤝🏻
First reported 2026-08-22 18:55 BST
🚨⚪️⚫️ Understand Newcastle have made big progress in talks to sign Nico González tonight! Agreement almost done with Manchester City and talks ongoing with player side to get the deal done early this week. #NUFC are on it. 🇪🇸 🎥➕
First reported 2026-08-24 00:27 BST
2026-08-24 00:27 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨⚪️⚫️ Understand Newcastle have made big progress in talks to sign Nico González tonight! Agreement almost done with Manchester City and talks ongoing with player side to get the deal done early this week. #NUFC are on it. 🇪🇸 🎥➕ https://t.co/JOAPlXwzLG https://t.co/zD4BLPgm8D
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING - HUGE Nico Gonzalez to #NUFC update from @FabrizioRomano via YouTube tonight + confirmation of Lewis Hall to Manchester United being OFF for good 👇🏽
First reported 2026-08-24 00:37 BST
2026-08-21 20:18 BST
PLAY ON🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Manchester City have told Nico Gonzalez that he can LEAVE the club amid continued talks with #NUFC - as per @CraigHope_DM 💣 The Spaniard is United’s leading midfield target, and he is OPEN to Tyneside. 👀 https://t.co/an5JeaYumZ
Nico Gonzalez è in uscita: lo spagnolo è vicino al trasferimento al Newcastle
Translated: Nico Gonzalez reportedly set to leave his club, close to a transfer to Newcastle United
First reported 2026-08-24 13:17 BST
🚨Nico Gonzalez has arrived in Newcastle. Medical will take place tomorrow morning. #NUFC
First reported 2026-08-25 20:38 BST
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🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : NICO GONZÁLEZ 🇪🇸 Newcastle United reach an agreement with Nico González over personal terms, five-year contract until June 2031! 🇪🇸🚨⚫️⚪️#NUFC Nico González will earn around £7.5m per season including bonuses, with the player now giving his GREEN-LIGHT to the move. Everything agreed on personal terms. 🤝🏻💰 All that remains is an agreement between Newcastle United and Manchester City over the transfer fee, with City demanding £60m package for Nico González. 👀💣 Newcastle United are currently offering a £50m package, with negotiations expected to continue between the two clubs in the next days. NUFC want to close the gap. 💰🤝🏻 Nico González is now waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement, with his side of the deal completely sorted and Newcastle working to complete the transfer. ⏳️⚫️⚪️
First reported 2026-08-24 09:55 BST
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🚨 BREAKING TRANSFER NEWS — @NUFCNews24 🚨 🔵➡️⚫️ NICO GONZÁLEZ TO NEWCASTLE UNITED — DEAL CLOSE! ✅ Man City bid ACCEPTED for Lille midfielder — fee in region of £95m ✅ Newcastle & City: FEE AGREED for Nico González ✅ Personal terms: FULLY AGREED with the player ✅ Willock to Beşiktaş: Final stages — move nearing completion, clears the way for Nico's arrival ⏳ ONLY WAITING — OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT All boxes ticked. All details sorted. This one is DONE — just waiting for the formal confirmation! 🔜 ⚪️⚫️ Nico González — Newcastle United player soon!
First reported 2026-08-23 13:43 BST
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🚨#EXCL Manchester City’s midfielder Nico González has attracted strong interest from Real Madrid and Newcastle United! After missing out on Rodri, Real Madrid added the Spaniard to their list, while Newcastle opened talks. @ekremkonur @caughtoffside 👉
First reported 2026-08-22 07:16 BST
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🚨#ManchesterCity Manchester City’s 24‑year‑old Spanish midfielder Nico González remains an option for Real Madrid. 👀 Newcastle are interested; Real Madrid, after missing out on Rodri, added González to their shortlist and are also assessing Adam Wharton.
First reported 2026-08-19 11:30 BST
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Roma e Porto sono tornate alla formula di 25 milioni più il 50% sulla futura rivendita per il trasferimento di Mora
Translated: Roma and Porto return to deal structure of €25m plus 50% of future resale for Mora's transfer
First reported 2026-08-16 17:53 BST
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#AtleticoMadrid and #Juventus are still in talks for Nico #Gonzalez, who would like to return to Atleti. Expected direct talks in the next days. #transfers
First reported 2026-07-24 01:58 BST
2026-07-24 01:58 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON#AtleticoMadrid and #Juventus are still in talks for Nico #Gonzalez, who would like to return to Atleti. Expected direct talks in the next days. #transfers
2026-08-17 23:00 BST
PLAY ON#NicoGonzalez is not in #Juventus’ Plans and is waiting for #AtleticoMadrid. Meanwhile the winger has been offered to #Atalanta and #ACMilan by an intermediary. #transfers
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🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : NICO GONZÁLEZ 🇪🇸 Tottenham Hotspur have made enquiries to Man City regarding Nico Gonzalez during negotiations for Savinho! 🇪🇸🚨⚪️#THFC The topic of Nico Gonzalez has been raised by Tottenham Hotspur during negotiations for Savinho in the last hours, as Spurs want to understand the availability and financial conditions for a deal for Nico. 💣💥 Roberto De Zerbi is a huge admirer of Nico Gonzalez, and would love to have him at Spurs if the opportunity arrives. Considers him as the perfect midfielder. 🇪🇸🌟 Nico Gonzalez would be open to leaving Manchester City for regular starter role. However, Manchester City's stands on Nico is NOT decided yet. Club will hold talks with Enzo Maresca and make final decision. 👀💣 Important situation also involving Rodri, as Manchester City will 100% push to retain Nico Gonzalez IF Rodri decided to leave, with important interest from Real Madrid. 🇪🇸⚪️#RMCF Nothing advanced or no official talks for Nico Gonzalez right now, between Spurs and City. Just enquiries. Situation to follow if it develops. ❌️⚪️
First reported 2026-06-02 15:55 BST
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🚨 Excl. - Expected direct talks during the international break between #NicoGonzalez’s agents and #Juventus to discuss the possible contract extension (until 2030 or 2031). It would be also an action to reduce depreciation charges on the balance sheet. #transfers
First reported 2026-09-18 08:05 BST
2026-09-18 08:05 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨 Excl. - Expected direct talks during the international break between #NicoGonzalez’s agents and #Juventus to discuss the possible contract extension (until 2030 or 2031). It would be also an action to reduce depreciation charges on the balance sheet. #transfers
2026-09-18 08:34 BST
PLAY ON#AtleticoMadrid, #Inter and a Saudi Club had approached #Juventus for #NicoGonzalez during the summer transfer window, but #Juve wanted €25M at least to sell the winger who decided to stay after a confrontation with coach Luciano Spalletti. #transfers https://t.co/h5sEM2BsN1
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2026-08-23 09:49 BST
PLAY ON💥 NICO GONZÁLEZ → NEWCASTLE UNITED 💥 Surprised this hasn’t blown up across the big outlets yet… ⚪️⚫️ I’m led to believe this deal is DONE — and he may have already arrived in Newcastle last night! 👀 EYES PEELED — waiting for the major reporters to catch up… This one could be about to drop big. Stay locked in here — first with the updates 👇 @NUFCNews24 #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #NicoGonzalez #TransferNews #ToonArmy
2026-08-23 13:35 BST
PLAY ON💥 NICO GONZÁLEZ → NEWCASTLE UNITED 💥 I read into this as to why Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle united is taking that little longer than expected. Making sure they get there replacement. Everything in place with Man City & Player. He's on the City bench so I take it as a goodbye today 👋
Newcastle United have held talks with Manchester City over a potential deal for Nico Gonzalez. One of several options considered by #NUFC, as @David_Ornstein called. Gonzalez only joined last summer for £50m. #MCFC are open to sale. Would free up further funds as Manchester City hope to add Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez.👕
2026-08-24 10:12 BST
STANDSExpecting Nico Gonzalez to #NUFC to get done @talkSPORT
2026-08-24 10:14 BST
STANDSNewcastle United in advanced talks for Nico Gonzalez. A club-to-club agreement is now close. Manchester City prepared to sanction a sale as they look to add another midfielder after Ayyoub Bouaddi. Enzo Fernandez the leading target. Chelsea would need a replacement to sanction any sale.👕
2026-08-25 16:20 BST
STANDSNico Gonzalez has been given permission to undergo his Newcastle United medical ahead of a £50m move from Manchester City. Follows @SkySports_Keith.🩺 https://t.co/Ks93CHL3KL
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2026-08-24 13:31 BST
PLAY ONUnderstand the contract offered to Gonzalez is 120k per week plus incentives. Currently on 75k including performance incentives at #Mcfc. Not a bad payrise for an integral role at club. Player offered number 6 shirt previously worn by club captain Jamaal Lascelles. #NUFC
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2026-08-22 18:55 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : NICO GONZÁLEZ 🇪🇸 Newcastle United are progressing talks with Manchester City for Nico González, they push to complete a £50m deal! 🇪🇸🚨⚫️⚪️#NUFC Personal terms are NOT expected to be an issue, with Newcastle United having positive talks with Nico González's camp and the player OPEN to the move. 🤝🏻👀 Newcastle United are working to complete the deal, while Manchester City want a £60m package and NUFC are pushing to get the transfer done for below £50m. 💰💣 The plan for Newcastle United is to push to complete the deal early next week, with negotiations continuing between the two clubs over the final transfer fee. ⏳️⚫️⚪️ Talks are progressing and Newcastle remain confident, with the transfer fee the key point still to be resolved before the deal can be completed. 👀🤝🏻
2026-08-24 10:53 BST
STANDS🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : NICO GONZÁLEZ 🇪🇸 Newcastle United delegate is expected in the Man City headquarters in the next hour for the Nico González deal! 🇪🇸🚨⚫️⚪️#NUFC Direct meeting scheduled to try and close the deal over the transfer fee. Personal terms already agreed until 2031 as revealed exclusively in the last hours. 💣👀 Newcastle United want to complete the deal for a package around £50m, while Manchester City ask for £60m. But both parties are confident of reaching an agreement. 🚨💰 Manchester City are already in the market for a new midfielder, as revealed yesterday in the FDJ post. One to watch ahead of the deadline day. ⏳️🔵#MCFC
2026-08-24 16:58 BST
STANDSDeal reached, Nico joins Newcastle. 🚨🤝🏻 🇪🇸⚫️⚪️😉#NUFC https://t.co/3TZWCWx4ai
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2026-08-25 16:17 BST
STANDS⚫️⚪️🇪🇸 Nico González, in Newcastle today for medical and contract signing after £50m deal (£47m plus £3m) agreed yesterday as revealed. #NUFC completed paperwork exchange with City today. https://t.co/xvn2YffHvN
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2026-08-24 00:37 BST · their first post here that counts towards the ranking
PLAY ON🚨 MAJOR BREAKING - HUGE Nico Gonzalez to #NUFC update from @FabrizioRomano via YouTube tonight + confirmation of Lewis Hall to Manchester United being OFF for good 👇🏽 https://t.co/8PWGcANsTw https://t.co/gpUpn1UQr2
2026-08-24 17:43 BST
PLAY ONNico Gonzalez to #NUFC is DONE! ✅ 💸 £47m fixed fee + £3m add-ons 🇪🇸 6’2” La Masia gem, Spain youth intl 🌟 High class PL-proven No.6 👀 Dubbed “mini Rodri” by Guardiola 🎨 Assured high-volume passer 🧱 Excellent ball-winner, loves a tackle ⚔️ Strong ground & aerial duel-winner 💪🏽 Seventh signing of a huge window https://t.co/1WKew10fnH
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🚨 BREAKING — DEAL AGREED 2 DAYS AGO (MEDICAL PENDING) 🚨 ✅ All terms fully agreed — fee & personal terms sorted 48 hours ago 🩺 Medical still to be completed ⚪️⚫️ Nico González → Newcastle United Everything in place since 2 days back — just the final formalities. Official announcement imminent! FIRST ON X — @NUFCNews24 🔜 #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #NicoGonzález #TransferNews #ToonArmy
First reported 2026-08-24 11:01 BST
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING via @FabrizioRomano - There is BIG confidence at #NUFC to get a deal done in the NEXT HOURS for Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City. The message from Enzo Maresca is clear, Gonzalez can GO - and he understands the situation. 👋🏼 Club-to-club agreement is in final stages, talks with Nico are now underway. Matthias Jaissle is PUSHING - could be HERE WE GO in next 24-48 hours. 🔜
First reported 2026-08-24 00:51 BST
→ citing Fabrizio Romano's report from 2026-08-24 00:27 BST
🚨BREAKING Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City. Until it’s done it’s not done but growing confidence a deal can be done. Framework in place #nufc
First reported 2026-08-24 09:37 BST
🚨 NEW: Positive noises overnight on Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle. Not all done yet (and NUFC have been here before this summer) but there’s now hope inside St James’ Park that this deal will happen. Crucially, as reported below, the player is open to the move.
First reported 2026-08-24 10:01 BST
2026-08-24 10:01 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 NEW: Positive noises overnight on Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle. Not all done yet (and NUFC have been here before this summer) but there’s now hope inside St James’ Park that this deal will happen. Crucially, as reported below, the player is open to the move. https://t.co/yhZX2FzdNC
2026-08-25 16:21 BST
STANDS☑️ Nico Gonzalez to Newcastle agreed at £50m & midfielder set to join from Man City in time for debut at Spurs on Saturday, medical pending #nufc https://t.co/yhZX2FzdNC
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As per reports Nico Gonzalez deal now looking very positive. Framework of deal agreed last night, just final details getting sorted now. #NUFC
First reported 2026-08-24 10:32 BST
🚨⚫️⚪️ BREAKING: Newcastle reach verbal agreement with Man City for Nico González, here we go! Understand fee will be £47m plus £3m add-ons, green light from the player after progress revealed overnight. Nico, ready to join #NUFC project where he will be a key player.
First reported 2026-08-24 16:56 BST
2026-08-24 16:56 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨⚫️⚪️ BREAKING: Newcastle reach verbal agreement with Man City for Nico González, here we go! Understand fee will be £47m plus £3m add-ons, green light from the player after progress revealed overnight. Nico, ready to join #NUFC project where he will be a key player. https://t.co/GvVKLCT96n
2026-08-26 09:56 BST
STANDS🚨⚪️⚫️ Newcastle and Manchester City have signed all docs for Nico González deal worth £50m package, add-ons included. Nico to sign in the upcoming hours then he will be unveiled as #NUFC player. 🔐 https://t.co/wiyejeBH7G
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🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! #NicoGonzalez to #Newcastle from #ManchesterCity for €60M (bonuses included). Contract until 2031. #transfers #NUFC #MCFC
First reported 2026-08-24 17:33 BST
🚨 Newcastle United reach agreement with Manchester City to sign Nico Gonzalez. Deal for 24yo #MCFC midfielder ~£52m, comprising ~£48m fixed + ~£4m add-ons. Spaniard granted permission to take medical & complete #NUFC move. W/ @ChrisDHWaugh @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-08-25 16:38 BST
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