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Merson hails ‘old school’ Burn who’s been a ‘masterstroke’ signing
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Merson hails ‘old school’ Burn who’s been a ‘masterstroke’ signing

Dan Burn has been outstanding for Newcastle United since joining on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Brighton & Hove Albion. He quickly forged a formidable partnership alongside Fabian Schar, and the pair instantly clicked to turn the Magpies’ fortunes around. The 30-year-old arrived at St James’ Park in late-January and had an instant impact, helping Newcastle […]

Paddy Kenny tells Freddie Woodman told to ‘go out and play’
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Paddy Kenny tells Freddie Woodman told to ‘go out and play’

Freddie Woodman has an uncertain future at Newcastle United as he’s struggled for playing time ever since he joined the Magpies and is out of contract in 2023 without a new deal on the horizon. Paddy Kenny believes it’s time the 25-year-old goalkeeper left St James’ Park and forged a career elsewhere as he needs […]

Paddy Kenny hails Newcastle for completing Targett signing
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Paddy Kenny hails Newcastle for completing Targett signing

Newcastle United confirmed the signing of Matt Targett on Wednesday, turning his loan move permanent after an impressive five-month stint at St James’ Park. The 26-year-old was keen to stay at Newcastle and Paddy Kenny says he’ll be a bargain acquisition at £12m. Targett was close to getting an England callup in March 2021, but […]

Frank McAvennie issues transfer warning to Newcastle
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Frank McAvennie issues transfer warning to Newcastle

Eddie Howe has a number of positions in the Newcastle squad that need strengthening this summer, but Frank McAvennie warned that the Magpies may not be able to sign their top transfer target just yet. He says that although Newcastle have enough money to compete with any club financially, some players may not want to […]

Hutton says Newcastle could be exploited in Ake pursuit
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Hutton says Newcastle could be exploited in Ake pursuit

Nathan Ake has an uncertain future at Manchester City after struggling for playing time this season and Newcastle United are hoping to capitalise on the situation. They want the 27-year-old to accompany Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar and Dan Burn at centre-back next season, but City’s asking price for Ake is very steep. The Premier League […]

Newcastle accused of ‘humming and hawing’ over Tarkowski
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Newcastle accused of ‘humming and hawing’ over Tarkowski

Ciaran Clark was omitted from Newcastle United’s Premier League squad in January, so he hasn’t made an appearance for the Magpies in nearly five months. Federico Fernandez was another casualty of Eddie Howe’s appointment as manager, failing to make an appearance in 2022, so the defensive duo could be on their way out this summer. […]

McAvennie praises Ashworth after NUFC transfer announcements
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McAvennie praises Ashworth after NUFC transfer announcements

Dan Ashworth was confirmed as Newcastle United’s Director of Football on Monday and the Magpies wasted little time completing their transfer business. Isaac Hayden joined Norwich City on a season-long loan and Matt Targett was signed permanently after impressing during his temporary stint. Newcastle have been desperate to get Ashworth to work at St James […]

Newcastle told to sign ‘fantastic’ Gini Wijnaldum
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Newcastle told to sign ‘fantastic’ Gini Wijnaldum

Eddie Howe will go into next season with only Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimarães, Joe Willock and Jonjo Shelvey in midfield as Isaac Hayden has been loaned out to Norwich City while Jeff Hendrick is surplus to requirements, so Newcastle United are expected to bring in another addition to the engine room this summer. Noel Whelan […]

Newcastle should take Paddy Kenny’s advice to sell Saint-Maximin
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Newcastle should take Paddy Kenny’s advice to sell Saint-Maximin

Despite being an important player under Eddie Howe and regularly featuring when fit, Allan Saint-Maximin has an uncertain future at Newcastle United. The 25-year-old has attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and may be granted a move away for £50m. Saint-Maximin is Newcastle second-highest goalscorer (5) and their top assist-maker (5) this season, so he brings […]

Paddy Kenny says Hugo Ekitike is ‘an absolute baby’
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Paddy Kenny says Hugo Ekitike is ‘an absolute baby’

Newcastle United aren’t short of strikers with Callum Wilson, Joelinton, Chris Wood and Dwight Gayle on the books, but Wilson has struggled for fitness since his move to St James’ Park, Joelinton plays in midfield under Eddie Howe, Wood has been short of goals and Gayle is surplus to requirements, so a new centre-forward is […]

Kenny explains why Botman could choose Milan over Newcastle
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Kenny explains why Botman could choose Milan over Newcastle

With Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez likely to leave Newcastle United this summer, Eddie Howe will be left with Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles and Dan Burn at centre-back next season. The 44-year-old is expected to sign another defender as a result, but it remains to be seen who they’ll get – Burnley’s James Tarkowski, Aston […]