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title: "Newcastle morning news round-up – 19th February 2020"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Read Everything"
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published: "2020-02-19T07:30:00Z"
modified: "2020-02-19T07:30:00Z"
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# Newcastle morning news round-up – 19th February 2020

The news cycle surrounding Newcastle never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place.

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### [Whelan recommends Newcastle play Saint-Maximin through the centre](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/whelan-recommends-newcastle-play-saint-maximin-through-the-centre/)

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Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan thinks it is time that Steve Bruce drops Joelinton and plays Allan Saint-Maximin through the middle for … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/whelan-recommends-newcastle-play-saint-maximin-through-the-centre/)

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### [Newcastle fans aren't happy with Shelvey and Ritchie's new deals](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-fans-arent-happy-with-shelvey-and-ritchies-new-deals/)

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Several Newcastle fans can't understand the logic behind the club agreeing contract extensions with midfield duo Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie.\
The … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-fans-arent-happy-with-shelvey-and-ritchies-new-deals/)

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### [Former Newcastle target Soumare unsettled ahead of summer window](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/former-newcastle-target-soumare-unsettled-ahead-of-summer-window/)

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Former Newcastle target Boubakary Soumare is unsettled at Lille, according to Mirror Sport, which could see him leave the club in the summer.\
Steve … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/former-newcastle-target-soumare-unsettled-ahead-of-summer-window/)

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### [Newcastle fans slam Steve Bruce following Joelinton comments](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-fans-slam-steve-bruce-following-joelinton-comments/)

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Some Newcastle fans have reacted strongly to Steve Bruce's comments about Joelinton following the club's 4-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday.\
The Brazilian … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-fans-slam-steve-bruce-following-joelinton-comments/)

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### [Steve Bruce indicates new contracts in line for Fernandez and Manquillo](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/steve-bruce-indicates-new-contracts-in-line-for-fernandez-and-manquillo/)

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Steve Bruce has suggested that contract negotiations will soon begin with Newcastle defensive duo Federico Fernandez and Javier Manquillo, as … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/steve-bruce-indicates-new-contracts-in-line-for-fernandez-and-manquillo/)

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### [Newcastle are interested in re-signing Blackburn forward Armstrong](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-are-interested-in-re-signing-blackburn-forward-armstrong/)

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Newcastle are believed to be interested in signing Blackburn Rovers attacker Adam Armstrong, according to LancsLive.\
Armstrong joined Blackburn from … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-are-interested-in-re-signing-blackburn-forward-armstrong/)

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### [Newcastle fans slam Bruce following Lazaro's comments](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-fans-slam-bruce-following-lazaros-comments/)

![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2020/02/1204200229-1-300x300.jpg)

Several Newcastle fans have criticised Steve Bruce following Valentino Lazaro's comments about playing as a wing-back.\
The Austrian winger endured … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/02/18/newcastle-fans-slam-bruce-following-lazaros-comments/)

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