[2][3] On 10 July 2020, it was announced that Newman had signed for Scottish Premiership side Dundee United after spending pre-season with the Tangerines, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.
In July 2022 Newman signed on loan for Peterhead and the next day played his first game against Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup, picking up "Man of the Match" again on debut.
Newman made his competitive debut for Dundee United in a 2-1 loss to St.Johnstone at home in February 2023, coming on as a substitute for injured Mark Birighitti.
[8] After a couple of solid performances towards the end of the season Newman signed a new 2 year deal in June 2023 extending his time at Tannadice until 2025.
He featured on the bench in an under 19 international friendly game against England in September 2020 which was abruptly stopped when it was revealed one of the Scottish coaches had tested positive for coronavirus.
[12] Newman was called up to Scott Gemmill's Scotland U21 squad in March 2023 and made his debut vs Wales in a 3-0 loss at the Penitar Arena in Spain.