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Frank McAvennie warns Newcastle over signing ‘world-class’ player
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Frank McAvennie warns Newcastle over signing ‘world-class’ player

Newcastle United signed Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid, Matt Targett (on loan) from Aston Villa, Dan Burn from Brighton & Hove Albion, Bruno Guimaraes from Olympique Lyonnais and Chris Wood from Burnley in January, so they’ll pulled off some coups while bringing in practical players to improve the squad, but their sights are set even […]

Willock injury should see Longstaff start v Arsenal
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Willock injury should see Longstaff start v Arsenal

Newcastle United host Arsenal at St James Park on Monday evening, but Eddie Howe has a number of injury worries ahead of the meeting. Jonjo Shelvey has been ruled out for the rest of the season and may need to be replaced by Joelinton, but Joe Willock might not be passed fit in time to […]

Injury blow could see Joelinton start in midfield v Arsenal
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Injury blow could see Joelinton start in midfield v Arsenal

Newcastle United welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park on Monday night, but the Magpies will have to line up without Jonjo Shelvey due to him picking up a calf injury. The 30-year-old has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, so Eddie Howe will have to replace him. But with Joe Willock also […]

Newcastle United and New Zealand striker Chris Wood
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Paddy Kenny says Newcastle will keep Chris Wood

Chris Wood has an uncertain future at Newcastle United after a disappointing debut season. The 30-year-old has scored only two goals in 16 games since making the switch from Burnley and isn’t likely to command a starting place next season if Callum Wilson is fit. Eddie Howe is expected to sign another striker this summer […]

Frank McAvennie says Newcastle shouldn’t sign Calvert-Lewin
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Frank McAvennie says Newcastle shouldn’t sign Calvert-Lewin

Newcastle United are expected to sign a striker this summer as Callum Wilson has struggled with injuries (missing 60% of games), Chris Wood has struggled for goals (two goals in 16 games) and Dwight Gayle has struggled for playing time (30 mins of PL football). Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is one many strikers on their wishlist, […]

Eddie Howe must keep Longstaff despite contract dispute
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Eddie Howe must keep Longstaff despite contract dispute

Sean Longstaff has an uncertain future at Newcastle United as he’s out of contract this summer and has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. Luke Edwards of the Telegraph says Longstaff isn’t happy with a lack of playing time this season, so he may not extend his stay at St James’ […]

Newcastle could miss out on £9m for Gayle
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Newcastle could miss out on £9m for Gayle

Dwight Gayle has been on the periphery at Newcastle for some time, but he’s remained at St James’ Park to fight for his place. The 32-year-old has made just eight appearances in all competitions this season, however, so the writing is on the wall. Luke Edwards of the Telegraph says Newcastle will listen to offers […]

Newcastle could make £10.5m selling Jeff Hendrick
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Newcastle could make £10.5m selling Jeff Hendrick

The writing appears to be on the wall for Jeff Hendrick. The 30-year-old struggled for playing time earlier in the season and was eventually loaned out to Queens Park Rangers. Hendrick didn’t impress enough to earn himself a permanent deal at Loftus Road either, so it’s hard to see Newcastle recalling him. Eddie Howe already […]

Hayden could have a future at Newcastle despite report
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Hayden could have a future at Newcastle despite report

Isaac Hayden may have an uncertain future at Newcastle United as he was omitted from their Premier League squad after picking up a lengthy knee injury. Luke Edwards of the Telegraph says the Magpies could accept offers for the 27-year-old as he might be surplus to requirements next season, but Hayden might be worth keeping […]

Newcastle right to sell Federico Fernandez
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Newcastle right to sell Federico Fernandez

Federico Fernandez has an uncertain future at Newcastle United after falling down the pecking order under Eddie Howe. The 33-year-old has been short of playing time this season as Dan Burn, Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles have been preferred at centre-back, resulting in zero minutes of playing time in 2022. His contract at St James’ […]

Newcastle should consider Sam Johnstone to replace Darlow
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Newcastle should consider Sam Johnstone to replace Darlow

Eddie Howe isn’t short of goalkeepers with Martin Dubravka, Karl Darlow and Mark Gillespie at his disposal, but Newcastle United have been linked with a number of shot-stoppers and Luke Edwards of the Telegraph says Howe might accept offers for Darlow this summer. The 31-year-old has made eight Premier League appearances this season, only featuring […]

Newcastle could make more than £4m if Clark is sold
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Newcastle could make more than £4m if Clark is sold

Ciaran Clark is expected to leave Newcastle United this summer after falling down the pecking under Eddie Howe and being omitted from their Premier League squad in January. The 32-year-old hasn’t played for the Magpies since January’s 1-0 win over Leeds United and Luke Edwards of the Telegraph says he will be granted a departure […]