Newcastle United enter the 2026-27 Premier League season in transition after Eddie Howe's departure and the sale of key players Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. New head coach Matthias Jaissle, a 38-year-old German with no prior English football experience, faces the task of rebuilding a squad that finished 12th last season, with expectations lowered to the point where a top-10 finish would now be seen as a success.

The club has significantly reduced its wage bill and average squad age to comply with financial regulations, having signed a three-year settlement agreement with Uefa after breaching cost control rules; four of the first five summer signings were aged 20 or under. Off the pitch, majority owners Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF, 85% stake) remain distant from supporters, with relations further strained since Amanda Staveley's 2024 exit from the boardroom, while questions over a new training ground and stadium plans remain unresolved. Guardian writers predict Newcastle will finish 17th this season.