Why Newcastle's history makers are breaking up

Breaking news from the world of sport: Why Newcastle's history makers are breaking upImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alexander Isak and Jamaal Lascelles have left Newcastle United, Kieran Trippier is to depart, Fabian Schar is entering the final weeks of his contract and Anthony Gordon has attracted formal interest from Bayern MunichByCiaran Kelly Newcastle United reporterPublished10 minutes agoThe calls for a speech grew louder and louder inside a wild dressing room at Wembley. Newcastle United had just made history by ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy when a hush descended and a champagne-soaked Eddie Howe finally addressed his players after carrying out his media duties. It was a moment which stuck with former striker Callum Wilson following his side's 2-1 victory against Liverpool in the 2025 League Cup final.

"When he did come back in, it was one of emotion," said Wilson, who will return to Tyneside with West Ham on Sunday (17:30 BST). "It was something that the club hadn't achieved for a long time, that we had always strove to achieve as a team. "This momentous win felt like it could be a springboard for a side who went on to qualify for the Champions League just a few months later.

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However, in some ways, it was the beginning of the end. Alexander Isak spoke at Wembley about how there were "bright days in front of us", but the striker ended up pushing to join Liverpool for a British record £125m in the hope of winning even bigger prizes. Kieran Trippier, who set up Dan Burn's opener that day, is moving on this summer as Newcastle begin to lower the average age of the squad.

There is ongoing uncertainty surrounding the situation of fellow cup final starter Fabian Schar after he entered the final weeks of his contract. Elsewhere, Anthony Gordon, who was suspended for last season's showpiece, has attracted formal interest from Bayern Munich, albeit there is currently a gap in valuation between the two clubs. There are also question marks surrounding the long-term futures of Tino Livramento and Sandro Tonali.

Newcastle's final home game of the season could therefore prove a St James' Park farewell for a number of influential figures on Sunday. Evolution is natural, of course, and brings with it potentially exciting possibilities, but 13th-placed Newcastle have to get this rebuild right following a turbulent window last summer. What next for Kieran Trippier?

Published5 days agoHowe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summit Published3 MayLearning lessons from the pastThe tone was set before the window even opened. Howe was a couple of days into a family holiday in Canada when the club's then sporting director Paul Mitchell announced he was leaving. It came as a bolt out of the blue.

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.