Newcastle in talks over 67,000 Murrayfield clash with Everton - Report
Newcastle's pre-season plans will begin to take shape soon, as the end to the 2025/26 season will soon be followed by the build-up to 2026/27.
We are already due in the south of Spain for a warm-weather training camp in La Manga, returning to the same facility we visited back in 2016.
A potential home clash with AS Roma has also been touted, and a new report suggests discussions are now taking place over a potential trip to Scotland to face Premier League opposition.
Mags heading to Murrayfield?
Newcastle United are in discussions over a pre-season friendly in Edinburgh this summer, with Murrayfield the potential venue to take on Everton.
This comes from The Chronicle's Lee Ryder, who claims that Toon chiefs are keen to put on a high-profile domestic match for fans to attend ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Murrayfield Stadium boasts a capacity of 67,144, offering the potential for a large ticket allocation for both Newcastle and Everton fans should something be agreed.
The Chronicle have stressed that several domestic options are being considered before our summer schedule is finalised.
European giants wanted
It's thought Newcastle are also keen to bring a big name to St James' Park this summer, with another 'Sela Cup-like' event one possibility, even if the Saudi events giants may no longer be our front-of-shirt sponsors.
Serie A giants AS Roma are one option, as the club appears eager to create a big turnout and a competitive fixture, not only for the teams' sake but for the financial gain at stake.
Last year's meeting with Atletico Madrid brought over 51,000 fans to St James' Park, whereas 2024 clashes with Girona and Stade Brest attracted only 31,000 and 33,000, respectively.
A 'prestige' match is on the agenda, meaning a high-profile meeting on Tyneside, alongside a potential trip to Edinburgh, remains one to watch.
