Eddie Howe is expected to sign a number of players this summer, but he also has a job on his hands to offload the deadwood. Matt Ritchie is one of them, having made just one Premier League appearance in 2022 after being replaced by Matt Targett. Luke Edwards of the Telegraph says Newcastle will […]
Jesse Lingard would have been a brilliant signing for Newcastle United, as he impressed in last season’s loan move at West Ham United and would be available on a free transfer this summer, but Luke Edwards of the Telegraph says Newcastle have ended talks after being dismayed by unreasonable requests. Newcastle were linked with Jesse […]
Allan Saint-Maximin has made 35 appearances in all competitions for Newcastle this season, scoring five goals with four assists – second in the squad for goals and first for assists. He’s created more chances (48) than any other player, has whipped in more crosses (57) and boasts more successful dribbles (144) in 33 Premier League […]
Newcastle United finished 13th in the Premier League for goals (40), so Eddie Howe is expected to upgrade the attacking players that aren’t contributing – Ryan Fraser (26 PL apps, 2 goals 3 assists), Jacob Murphy (31 PL apps, 1 goal, 2 assists), Miguel Almiron (28 PL apps, 1 goal, 0 assists). Manchester United playmaker […]
Callum Wilson has only played in 40% of Newcastle’s Premier League games this campaign but is still the Magpies’ top scorer with six goals. The 30-year-old’s his future at St James’ Park is uncertain, however, as Eddie Howe can’t trust him to stay fit over an entire season. Wilson, who was out for 12 league […]
Chris Wood was handed a surprise start in attack by Eddie Howe as Newcastle United suffered a 5-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday evening, but the decision wasn’t vindicated. Wood managed just one shot and didn’t do much else at the Etihad before being substituted. Read Newcastle predicted Howe would leave Wood on the […]
Newcastle United suffered a 5-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday evening and Miguel Almiron was one of many players who underperformed. The 28-year-old started on the wing and failed to make an impact offensively, leading to him being hooked by Eddie Howe in the second half. Lee Ryder of Chronicle Live gave Almiron a […]
Chris Wood was left on the bench by Eddie Howe in Newcastle United’s 3-0 win over Norwich City and was given a 23-minute cameo in the Magpies 1-0 defeat to Liverpool, so it’s unlikely he’ll be recalled for Sunday afternoon’s trip to face Manchester City. The 30-year-old joined Newcastle on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Burnley […]
Newcastle United travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, but Eddie Howe revealed in Friday’s pre-match press conference that Fabian Schar was an injury doubt going into the clash. “We haven’t seen Fabian this week so we hope he will be back to be available. He got a knock on […]
Joelinton’s future at Newcastle looked up in the air before Eddie Howe replaced Steve Bruce, but the 25-year-old has become a first-team regular and essential part of the squad. Despite this, Dean Jones thinks his days may be numbered, as the Magpies’ lucrative resources and lofty ambitions will see them eventually replace Joelinton. He told […]
Jonjo Shelvey has an uncertain future at Newcastle United as the club have lucrative resources to strengthen all areas of the squad, so they’re eventually likely to find an upgrade for him. The 30-year-old has been a regular at St James Park since his arrival from Swansea City in 2016 (197 appearances) and has continued […]
Newcastle United aren’t short of central midfielders with Isaac Hayden, Joe Willock, Jonjo Shelvey, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, but Eddie Howe has been without Hayden since December 2021, Guimaraes prefers a more advanced midfield role and Joelinton has returned to the attack, so the Magpies could do with a defensive-minded player in the engine room. […]