Newcastle United to let go of past regrets over Niklas Sule after confirmed announcement
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Credit: Imago / Getty Images Newcastle United to let go of past regrets over Niklas Sule after confirmed announcement Fri 13 March 2026 18:00, UK Newcastle United can finally right their wrongs in the centre of defence after missing out on Niklas Sule all those years ago.Eddie Howe currently has some stunning options at the back. Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn and Sven Botman are all fighting for a spot in the starting lineup, with Fabian Schar yet to return from injury.Despite their big names, the Magpies have fallen to 12th in the Premier League table, with 11 other teams conceding fewer goals, and Barcelona to face in a Champions League round of 16 second leg.Newcastle’s transfer plans will begin to take shape soon, and while Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa are both struggling in the final third, the defence could be the main area of concern this summer.Credit: Imago 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUBNiklas Sule could be perfect leadership figure for Newcastle UnitedKeith Wyness told Football Insider that Thiaw is in a “strong position” to negotiate a new deal, which will be a major boost for the club, especially with the growing interest in his signature. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The German international might even be able to play a key role in bringing Borussia Dortmund’s Niklas Sule at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, given his unknown future in the Bundesliga.Speaking back in 2022 [Sky Sports Germany], football legend Lothar Matthaus revealed that Newcastle had offered Sule twice as much as he would have earned at Bayern Munich.The reason for this was that the defender wanted a “sporting challenge,” and with the Magpies now battling regularly in Europe and pushing up the Premier League, he could be ready for a new challenge.Borussia Dortmund defender ready to be signed for freeEven better than having to pay a fee for the experienced 30-year-old centre-half, he will now be available on a free transfer after reaching an agreement not to extend his contract at Dortmund.The defender’s playing time has been slowly decreasing over the seasons.
However, what Newcastle are desperate for are title-winning, experienced heads in the dressing room. Leaders, if you will.With five Bundesliga titles and a Champions League trophy to his name at Bayern Munich, Sule is a perfect player to sign this summer, especially on a free transfer.Just because of his knowledge of the game, clubs are likely to be queueing up for his signature, and having registered an interest before his move to Bayern, Newcastle should consider going back in for him.