Published May 28, 2026, 11:18 AM GMT+1

Dominic is a news journalist for Football FanCast, having graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022, achieving a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.

Since leaving university, Dominic has written for websites including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing a variety of content from transfer news to match previews and reviews.

Dominic has previously worked in club media, working for FC Halifax Town, as well as working for The Halifax Courier, interviewing names such as Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. Dominic has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.

A Tranmere fan, Dominic particularly enjoys writing about the EFL.

Eddie Howe is poised to remain in charge of Newcastle next season, despite being unable to guide his side to Europe, and the manager is looking to right the wrongs from a difficult 2025 summer transfer window, which saw Liverpool sign Alexander Isak.

Howe said: "Last summer was obviously very difficult for the football club. We were going into the biggest window that we’d had in recent memory without the infrastructure.

"The club were well aware of that, it was an unfortunate situation. But now with Ross Wilson’s’ expertise and experience, and David Hopkinson’s expertise and experience, I think we’re in a much better place to make quicker decisions, better decisions, and conclude deals better and quicker."

It is starting to look like there could be a very early departure, with FC Barcelona closing in on a deal for Anthony Gordon, and one of the La Liga champions' former players is now of interest to the Magpies.

Newcastle keen on signing ex-Barcelona playmaker

According to a report from Sky Sports, Newcastle are now eyeing a move for versatile Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, who is poised to leave the La Liga side upon the expiration of his contract at the end of June.

Mingueza, who is capable of slotting in at right-back and centre-back, is attracting widespread interest, with Aston Villa also keen, alongside 'top clubs from Italy and Spain, meaning there could be competition for his signature.

However, moving to the Premier League is the 27-year-old's preference, which puts the interested English sides in a strong position.

Although the four-cap Spain international is a defender by trade, he has received plaudits from Ben Mattinson for his ability to create chances.

Mattinson has also lauded the playmaker as "underrated", and he chipped in with one goal and six assists in 47 appearances for Celta Vigo last season, with 30 chances created in La Liga ranking him third in the squad.

Mingueza's availability on a free transfer is an added bonus for Newcastle, who could do with bringing in a new right-back, following Kieran Trippier's departure.

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