Newcastle Lunchtime Round-Up, Saturday 24th October 2026: Jaissle Issues Fitness Updates Ahead of Crystal Palace Clash
Matthias Jaissle has been giving injury updates ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace, with news on Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey and Matias Fernandez-Pardo. Elanga is described as a fitness doubt for the game despite his recent return to action, while Ramsey and Fernandez-Pardo are also mentioned in the latest bulletin (Newcastle World) (Newcastle World). Chronicle Live reports that Jaissle is weighing up going with a full-strength frontline at Selhurst Park, with William Osula's comeback also offering a boost for the head coach (Chronicle Live). Alan Shearer has named a team selection call he would 'love' to see Jaissle make for the match (Shields Gazette).
There's a word of caution too, with Shields Gazette reporting that a couple of Newcastle players are at risk of a Premier League suspension, and suggesting a Joelinton ban feels 'inevitable' under one particular condition (Shields Gazette).
Away from team news, Chronicle Live say Sean Steur has been reassured by Jaissle that he will get more chances to impress after dropping out of the side, despite impressing since his summer move from Ajax (Chronicle Live). Elsewhere, young defender Aidan Harris has joined Hebburn Town on loan, a move Newcastle World suggests makes sense for his development (Newcastle World).
On the ownership front, Chronicle Live report that PIF have made a fresh cash injection into the club, with the ownership reaffirming their commitment following recent talk of a potential £1bn sale (Chronicle Live). Shields Gazette also note that the Independent Football Regulator has released a statement that has implications for Newcastle's ownership situation (Shields Gazette).
Finally, fans of both Newcastle and Sunderland have joined forces to send a plea to Kim McGuinness over the 'bubble' arrangements for December's Tyne-Wear derby (Chronicle Live).
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