Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has claimed that his No.8 appears happy enough in his current surroundings. He said in the wake of deadline day gossip: “There was no intention from our side to lose Sandro at all.
“He is very happy here, loves playing for Newcastle, and loves the city. Sandro is absolutely fine. I had discussions with him yesterday. His focus is on the here and now and with us. There is no issue with Sandro himself. He is happy and committed.”
Quizzed on whether there could be a repeat of the Alexander Isak saga, which saw the Swedish striker push for a big-money move to Liverpool in 2025, Howe added: “I don't think so, but lots of things happen without my knowledge.
“As far as I am aware, we have an outstanding footballer and outstanding person, and he has a great relationship with me and his teammates, seems really happy in himself, and that would be a surprise to me.
“Our best players will always be attracting glances from other clubs, that is just the reality of football. We want to keep the group together, keep being progressive, and, of course, Sandro plays a part in that. All encompassed, I don't see an issue, but I am not in control of everything.”