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Alex Murray

Alex Murray

Sports Journalist · 77 articles

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Newcastle put £20 million price tag on striker
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Newcastle put £20 million price tag on striker

Newcastle have slapped a £20 million price tag on Aleksander Mitrovic, and are prepared to sell the striker this Summer according to Sky Sports. The Serbian, who has travelled with Serbia to this Summer’s World Cup, has been linked with a move away after a loan spell away from the club last season at Fulham. Whilst in […]

Newcastle Player Ratings: Watford (A)
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Newcastle Player Ratings: Watford (A)

Newcastle suffered defeat to Watford this afternoon at Vicarage Road, with the Magpies looking second best for the entire 90 minutes. Watford started as they meant to go on, with Roberto Pereyra scoring within two minutes to give Watford an early lead. They would then double their lead in the 28th minute, with Andre Gray […]

Islam Slimani banned for final three games of the season
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Islam Slimani banned for final three games of the season

Islam Slimani’s difficult loan spell at Newcastle United is set for another turn, with the Algerian now suspended for the final three games of the season. Slimani, who only made four appearances for Newcastle after joining the club on loan in January, has been a costly investment for Rafa Benitez’s side. The club paid Leicester City £2 million […]

Dubravka set for permanent Newcastle switch
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Dubravka set for permanent Newcastle switch

Martin Dubravka could be set for a permanent deal at Newcastle, with the goalkeeper on course to make his loan switch permanent, according to the Daily Express. The Slovakian has impressed for the Magpies so far this season. and could be set for a permanent switch in the Summer. David Jones of Sky Sports said […]

Newcastle player ratings: Leicester (A)
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Newcastle player ratings: Leicester (A)

Newcastle practically secured survival in the Premier League this afternoon after beating Leicester City 2-1 at the King Power Stadium. The Magpies took their points tally to 38, which should keep them in the Premier League on their first season back in the top flight. Jonjo Shelvey put the Toon in front in the first […]

Newcastle loan star wants permanent deal at St James’ Park
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Newcastle loan star wants permanent deal at St James’ Park

Newcastle stopper Martin Dubravka wants a permanent move to the North East in the Summer, according to the Daily Mail. Dubravka joined Newcastle on loan from Sparta Prague on deadline day in January. He has made four appearances since then, and is yet to concede a goal since coming into the side. Speaking to the […]

Mikel Merino has not told Benitez he wants Bilbao switch
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Mikel Merino has not told Benitez he wants Bilbao switch

Mikel Merino has reportedly not told Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez he wants a move to Athletic Bilbao this Summer. The Sunderland Echo report that claims the Spaniard had told Benitez he wanted a switch to Basque Country are false, and that Merino does not want to leave St James Park this Summer. Merino has been […]

Spurs take interest in Jamaal Lascelles
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Spurs take interest in Jamaal Lascelles

Jamaal Lascelles in reportedly on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, with Toby Alderweireld looking likely to leave North London. The Telegraph report that Lascelles is just one of a number of players being looked at by Spurs as they attempt to replace the Belgian. Mauricio Pochettino is also taking a look at West Brom’s Jonny […]

Newcastle player ratings: Huddersfield (H)
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Newcastle player ratings: Huddersfield (H)

Newcastle took a vital step towards survival in the Premier League by beating Huddersfield 1-0 at St James Park. The Magpies left it late to beat the Terriers but nevertheless can feel a lot more comfortable in the relegation battle. Newcastle missed many early chances to take the lead, with Matt Ritchie having a shot […]

Slimani called up for international duty despite injury
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Slimani called up for international duty despite injury

Islam Slimani has been called up for Algeria for their next international friendlies, despite the fact he has not kicked a ball for Newcastle yet. The Algerian joined Newcastle on loan in January from Leicester City, but has not yet made an appearance due to a calf injury. Despite this, the striker has been called […]

Newcastle player ratings: Southampton (H)
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Newcastle player ratings: Southampton (H)

Newcastle took a big step towards Premier League survival with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Southampton. It only took 63 seconds for Newcastle to take the lead, with on loan Kenedy putting his half volley past Saints keeper Alex McCarthy to give the Toon an early lead. The full back then made in two only […]

Newcastle Player Ratings: Brighton (H)
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Newcastle Player Ratings: Brighton (H)

Newcastle remain without a win since October at home as they were held to a goalless draw with Brighton. Brighton’s Australian international ‘keeper Mat Ryan kept the Seagulls in the game, amid a game of very few clear cut opportunities. Ryan made saves to keep out Isaac Hayden and Dwight Gayle in the second half. […]