'We'll need world-class facilities if our ambitions are to be realised...

Newcastle United have submitted fresh plans to upgrade the club's current training centre at Darsley Park.

- Dominic Scurr

Newcastle have invested around £10million into upgrading Darsley Park since 2022, with some 'elite' facilities now in place.

Now the club have submitted planning permission for further upgrades at the training ground, which, if approved, will be completed by the summer of 2026.

The club are still looking to identify a new site for a new world class training complex in the future.

A club statement read: "Newcastle United have submitted plans to extend the club's current first team Training Centre as work to identify a new site for a future training facility continues.

"The redevelopment proposals look to build upon the significant work carried out at the Darsley Park site in recent years, which has helped to deliver elite performance facilities for first team players and staff.

"Planning permission has been submitted for 1,350 square metres of necessary new-build accommodation, focusing on new office and meeting space and additional support facilities.

"In turn, the existing building will be reconfigured to provide further treatment spaces and staff support areas, alongside improved front-of-house facilities and an enlarged players' lounge.

"The site is currently occupied by 140 personnel. Staff and visitor numbers to the site will remain unchanged following the extension.