{
  "id": 4864877,
  "title": "Newcastle In Talks for AS Roma Star with Transfer Deadline Looming: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/newcastle-in-talks-for-as-roma-star-with-transfer-deadline-looming",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-talks-roma-star-transfer-131500585.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newcastle United is actively pursuing AS Roma winger Matias Soule as the transfer window nears its conclusion. The 23-year-old Argentine has been on Newcastle's list of potential additions alongside Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who remains the club's primary target, and Stuttgart's Bilal El Khannouss. According to Foot Mercato's Santi Aouna, contact between Newcastle and AS Roma regarding Soule is already ongoing. TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey further revealed that Newcastle is competing with Sunderland for Soule's signature. Sunderland had made an approach for the player in July, but failed to reach an agreement with Roma. Roma had previously considered retaining Soule, but the Serie A club is now seeking additional attacking reinforcements. Other clubs, such as Fulham, Everton, Brighton, and AC Milan, have also shown interest in the player. Soule, who spent most of the previous season as a No. 10 or second striker, can also play on the right wing and cut inside with his left foot, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists last season.",
  "summary": "Newcastle United’s search for an additional attacking reinforcement is showing no signs of slowing down, with Matthias Jaissle’s side exploring several possibilities as the transfer window enters its final stretch. Matias Fernandez-Pardo remains the No. 1 target, with Newcastle nearing an agreement with Lille, but the Magpies could have turned their attention toward another versatile […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Newcastle United in talks for AS Roma winger Matias Soule.",
    "Transfer deadline approaching for the 23-year-old Argentine.",
    "Newcastle competing with Sunderland and others for Soule's signature."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}