Sources: Newcastle close in on new contract with 'excellent' star to end exit talk
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 17 May 2026 8:00, UK Lewis Miley is closing in on an agreement over a new contract at Newcastle United as they aim to end exit speculation, sources have told Football Insider.The 20-year-old’s current deal is set to run until 2029, but the Magpies are keen to reward him for his recent form and tie his future down at St James’ Park.Eddie Howe values the midfielder as an important member of his squad and there is a feeling he could play more of a regular starting role next season.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, agreeing a new deal with Miley will put an end to growing interest in his signature.This comes ahead of a busy transfer window for Newcastle where they are at risk of losing a number of key players having failed to qualify for the Champions League. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Lewis MIley agree a new Newcastle contract?Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 12 May that Newcastle are planning new talks with Miley to deter his Premier League suitors.A number of English clubs are believed to have been keeping a close eye on the academy product’s situation in case he became available this summer.Lewis Miley2025-26 StatsAppearances34Starts20Minutes Played2155Goals3Assists4Lewis Miley’s stats for Newcastle in the 2025-26 season.
(via Transfermarkt)However, Newcastle have no plans to let the midfielder leave any time soon and are set to accelerate talks, with Miley also keen to renew his terms.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Yeah, it’s a no-brainer for Newcastle to try keep hold of Lewis Miley.“He’s a top young player who has come through the ranks at Newcastle and has really been excellent when he has played, he’s showed he can do a real job for the team.“It’s probably just a case of giving Miley a new deal as reward for how well he’s done for Newcastle this season as well and just to end any possible talk that he could be lured away. “He’s under contract until 2029 so any new deal would be on improved terms for him.“There’s also a willingness from Miley’s side and also from Newcastle to get a new deal tied up and obviously have the player at St James’ Park for the foreseeable future.”Why do Newcastle want to agree terms with Miley?Speculation about Miley’s future at St James’ Park comes alongside talk surrounding a number of his teammates, including some of their top talents.Anthony Gordon is widely expected to leave Newcastle this summer, while Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Toanli are both attracting interest from elsewhere.Credit: ImagoFootball Insider revealed in March that Newcastle are bracing for offers for Tonali and there is a belief he could be allowed to leave for the right price this summer.Man United, Man City and Arsenal are among the admirers of the Italy international and could look to tempt him away from the North East when the window opens.That move could open to door for Miley to receive more minutes in the starting XI, with Howe keen to keep him around when others may be allowed to leave.
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