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Howe could drop Schar next season despite fine form
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Howe could drop Schar next season despite fine form

Fabian Schar struggled for consistency in the first half of the season and looked on his way out of Newcastle United as he wasn’t commanding a starting place, but the 30-year-old turned things around when Eddie Howe was appointed manager, becoming a regular at centre-back, impressing on the pitch and signed a new deal. Schar […]

Dubravka has uncertain future after latest report
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Dubravka has uncertain future after latest report

Martin Dubravka impressed for Newcastle United after returning from injury, but his place in the side might be up for grabs next season if Eddie Howe identifies his dream transfer target between the sticks. Chris Waugh of The Athletic says the Magpies manager would like a ball-playing goalkeeper, but Newcastle aren’t putting all their efforts […]

Howe transfer activity means Wilson isn’t guaranteed a starting place
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Howe transfer activity means Wilson isn’t guaranteed a starting place

Callum Wilson recovered from a long-term calf injury before the season came to a close, scoring two goals in his final three appearances. The 30-year-old finished as Newcastle United’s top scorer this campaign with eight goals from 18 league outings, but Chris Waugh of The Athletic says his starting place in the side isn’t guaranteed […]

The latest on Newcastle’s pursuit of Ashworth
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The latest on Newcastle’s pursuit of Ashworth

Newcastle United wanted Dan Ashworth to be their Director of Football back in February, but the 51-year-old is still on gardening leave as a deal hasn’t been struck with Brighton & Hove Albion. Ashworth wants out of the Seagulls and is keen to be a part of the project at Newcastle, so he resigned amid […]

Newcastle should sell Almiron if Diaby is signed
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Newcastle should sell Almiron if Diaby is signed

Newcastle United were 12th in the Premier League for goals this season, so Eddie Howe is looking to bring more attacking threat to his side ahead of a top-six push in 2022/23. One player their radar is Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby who has 17 goals with 14 assists from 42 games. The 22-year-old, who has […]

Howe is right to place Ritchie on transfer list
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Howe is right to place Ritchie on transfer list

Read Newcastle has long expected Matt Ritchie to leave Newcastle United this summer if Eddie Howe was going to trim the deadwood from the squad, and finally Scott Wilson of the Northern Echo says the Magpies will listen to offers. The 32-year-old has been short of playing time since Matt Targett joined on loan from […]

Jamaal Lascelles still has future at Newcastle
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Jamaal Lascelles still has future at Newcastle

Jamaal Lascelles had an uncertain future at Newcastle United after Dan Burn forged an impressive partnership alongside Fabian Schar. The 28-year-old was dropped by Eddie Howe due to poor form and the Magpies were linked with potential replacements at centre-back, but Lascelles’ situation has flipped after returning to the starting eleven and putting in some […]

Newcastle should sell Almiron amid Everton and Fulham interest
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Newcastle should sell Almiron amid Everton and Fulham interest

Newcastle United are expected to strengthen in the transfer market ahead of a top-six push next season, but Eddie Howe also has decisions to make on which existing players he feels aren’t good enough to help the Magpies in their quest. Karl Darlow, Federico Fernandez, Ciaran Clark, Matt Ritchie, Javier Manquillo, Isaac Hayden and Dwight […]

Paddy Kenny gives verdict on Eddie Howe
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Paddy Kenny gives verdict on Eddie Howe

Newcastle United finished 11th in the Premier League with 49 points from 38 games, ending the season with six wins from their final eight games. The Magpies were two points adrift of a top-half position and would be sixth in the table had the season began when Eddie Howe was appointed manager (November 9), so […]

Darlow could leave with Howe tipped to sell outcasts 
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Darlow could leave with Howe tipped to sell outcasts

Karl Darlow has spent most of the season on the periphery at Newcastle United, deputising for Martin Dubravka on occasion, but Paul Robinson predicts he and other outcasts might be on their way out of St James’ Park this summer. The 31-year-old has three years remaining on his contract, but his future is uncertain as […]

Journalists say Sean Longstaff was ‘excellent’ v Burnley
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Journalists say Sean Longstaff was ‘excellent’ v Burnley

Newcastle United signed off the season with a 2-1 win over Burnley on Sunday afternoon and Sean Longstaff delivered one of his best performances at Turf Moor. The 24-year-old started alongside Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes in midfield and was defensively resolute over 90 minutes. Dominic Scurr of the Shields Gazette gave Longstaff a player rating […]

Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
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Journalists say Guimaraes was ‘rarely troubled’ v Burnley

Newcastle United pulled off an impressive away win at Burnley on Sunday afternoon, winning 2-1 at Turf Moor, and Bruno Guimaraes was one of many players who shone. The 24-year-old started alongside Joelinton and Sean Longstaff in midfield and turned over possession effectively. One Newcastle player made more tackles, no player blocked more shots, no […]