Newcastle United owners send £150m message as Man Utd push hard for Everton star amid £40m departure.

Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for domestic silverware at Wembley Stadium, defeating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool 2-1.

Dan Burn and Alexander Isak etched their names into club history by scoring in each half, securing the long-awaited triumph.

Watching from the stands, Newcastle chairman and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan witnessed Eddie Howe’s side take a significant step toward his ambition of making the Magpies the world’s most successful football club.

After the final whistle, an ecstatic Al-Rumayyan was caught on camera declaring to fans, “That’s the first, and it’s not going to be the last!”

With silverware in hand, Newcastle will now focus on breaking into the Premier League’s top four, aiming for a return to Europe’s elite competition.

Securing a Champions League spot, combined with their cup victory, would mark their most successful campaign since winning the league in 1927.

This achievement could be crucial in retaining key players like Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimarães.

Yasir Al-Rumayyan’s £150m Statement of Intent

According to The Daily Mail, Al-Rumayyan has a particular admiration for Isak and has instructed Newcastle’s leadership not to entertain offers for the Swedish striker, despite ongoing links to Liverpool and Arsenal.

Isak, who joined Newcastle for a club-record £63 million in 2022, has been prolific, netting 58 goals in all competitions.

The League Cup final was his 100th appearance in Newcastle colors, and this season alone, he has already scored 23 times—just two shy of surpassing last season’s tally of 25.

Widely regarded as one of the best strikers in world football, Isak has been valued at around £150 million by Newcastle, according to The Telegraph—more than double his initial transfer fee.

Manchester United’s Push for Jarrad Branthwaite

Meanwhile, Manchester United are reportedly prepared to go ‘all out’ to sign Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.

Sun Sport claims the Red Devils have been tracking the 22-year-old England international for over a year and are now ready to meet his £50 million-plus valuation after failing to secure him last summer.

This development coincides with reports from TeamTalk suggesting Aston Villa are willing to pay £40 million to make Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Villa Park permanent.

Rashford’s future has been the subject of intense speculation, and a move away from Old Trafford could help fund United’s pursuit of Branthwaite.

Newcastle’s success in the League Cup has fueled optimism for their future ambitions, while Manchester United’s aggressive approach in the transfer market signals their intent to rebuild.

As the summer window approaches, both clubs are gearing up for critical moves that could shape their trajectories for seasons to come.