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Newcastle United transfer succession plan clear as they look towards 2027 priority

The Magpies are already starting to plan for next summer's transfer window

By Sean McCormick · Chronicle Live

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 12:02 PM

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Newcastle United are developing a defensive succession plan with veteran center-backs Fabian Schar and Dan Burn both aged 34.
Newcastle are monitoring 19-year-old Ajax center-back Aaron Bouwman for a potential permanent transfer.
Fabian Schar is in the final year of his Newcastle contract and has started only one match this season.

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Newcastle United are prioritizing a defensive succession plan as veteran center-backs Fabian Schar and Dan Burn approach the ends of their contracts. With Schar seeing limited playing time behind Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman, Newcastle are actively monitoring 19-year-old Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman as a potential permanent addition to fit their focus on young, high-potential talent.

Bouwman has impressed in 10 appearances across the Eredivisie and UEFA Conference League qualifiers before suffering a bruised lung against PSV. Sean McCormick highlights that the Dutch youth international's strong ball-playing metrics align closely with manager Matthias Jaissle's preferred tactical style.

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