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Newcastle told to pay ‘great price’ for Dean Henderson
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Newcastle told to pay ‘great price’ for Dean Henderson

Although Eddie Howe has Martin Dubravka as his first-choice goalkeeper and Karl Darlow in reserve, Newcastle United are on the hunt for a new shot-stopper this summer. The Magpies are reportedly in talks with Manchester United over Dean Henderson and have a good chance of procuring his signature as he’s struggled for first-team football at […]

Newcastle told to sign ‘very good‘ Tarkowski
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Newcastle told to sign ‘very good‘ Tarkowski

Newcastle United are likely to go into next season with Dan Burn, Jamaal Lascelles and Fabian Schar at centre-back as Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez are surplus to requirements, so Eddie Howe could do with one more defender to ensure he has cover in every position. The Magpies have shown an interest in Aston Villa’s […]

Newcastle told to sign ‘fantastic’ Ivan Toney
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Newcastle told to sign ‘fantastic’ Ivan Toney

Newcastle United aren’t short of strikers with Callum Wilson, Joelinton, Chris Wood and Dwight Gayle at their disposal, but Wilson’s had injury problems, Joelinton often plays in midfield, Wood has been short of goals and Gayle is surplus to requirements, so Eddie Howe needs a new face in attack. The Magpies have lucrative resources following […]

Paul Robinson warns Newcastle against signing Nathan Collins
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Paul Robinson warns Newcastle against signing Nathan Collins

Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez are surplus to requirements at Newcastle United and could be on the move this summer, so Eddie Howe needs at least one centre-back coming in the opposition direction. Newcastle have been linked with LOSC Lille’s Sven Botman, Burnley’s James Tarkowski and Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings, but one surprise name on […]

Calvert-Lewin isn’t worth replacing Wilson for
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Calvert-Lewin isn’t worth replacing Wilson for

Paul Robinson recently talked to Football Insider about Newcastle United’s reported interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, saying the Magpies should avoid the Everton striker due to his injury problems and poor form this season. Eddie Howe needed to bolster his attack over the summer after Newcastle were 12th in the Premier League for goals (44), but […]

Harry Winks isn’t worth replacing Jonjo Shelvey for
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Harry Winks isn’t worth replacing Jonjo Shelvey for

Newcastle United are expected to sign a midfielder this summer, potentially in the place of Jonjo Shelvey, and one player they’ve been linked with is Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Winks. The London Evening Standard says Winks could be sold by Antonio Conte after struggling for playing time and has interest from the Magpies among other clubs. […]

Newcastle unlikely to sign Gabriel Jesus despite reports
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Newcastle unlikely to sign Gabriel Jesus despite reports

Newcastle United would like to strengthen their attack ahead of next season and Gabriel Jesus has an uncertain future at Manchester City this summer, but Chris Waugh of The Athletic poured cold water on the rumours days ago. In fact, it’s been two weeks since the media suggested Newcastle were going to challenge Arsenal and […]

Newcastle United and New Zealand striker Chris Wood
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Newcastle interest in Calvert-Lewin is bad news for Wood

Eddie Howe looking to sign another striker this summer doesn’t bode well for Chris Wood’s chances of holding down a starting place at Newcastle United, and it’s probably insulting that the Magpies are interested in another target man based in the Premier League. Chris Waugh of The Athletic said days ago that Newcastle had Everton’s […]

Newcastle United’s transfer policy under Eddie Howe revealed
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Newcastle United’s transfer policy under Eddie Howe revealed

Chris Waugh of The Athletic was recently asked by a Newcastle supporter how to avoid falling for false transfer news and said the money cited is usually a giveaway. Newcastle are believed to have £80m-£100m to spend this summer, but that isn’t going on just one or two players – Eddie Howe wants at least […]

Newcastle should sign William Saliba
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Newcastle should sign William Saliba

Newcastle United aren’t short of centre-backs with Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez, but Eddie Howe is likely to sell Clark and Fernandez this summer as they’re surplus to requirements. The Magpies manager is expected to bring in at least one replacement and L’Equipe (h/t Sport Witness) say Arsenal’s William […]

Nkunku too ambitious a transfer target for Newcastle
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Nkunku too ambitious a transfer target for Newcastle

Eddie Howe is desperate to add goals to his Newcastle United side as only one player netted more than five goals in the Premier League this season, but L’Equipe (h/t Sport Witness) the Magpies may be setting their sights too high. Newcastle are interested in RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku who scored 35 goals with 20 […]

Howe could drop Shelvey next season after latest report
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Howe could drop Shelvey next season after latest report

Although Newcastle United had a strong end to the season, finishing 11th in the Premier League after being in the relegation zone at the mid-point, Chris Waugh of The Athletic says Eddie Howe is looking to upgrade many of the existing side that played a part in their turnaround. Waugh reports that Newcastle are on […]