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Newcastle risking a lot on Hugo Ekitike
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Newcastle risking a lot on Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle United are likely to strengthen their defence, midfield and attack this summer, but Eddie Howe may prioritise a new striker given his side’s woes in the final third. 90min say Hugo Ekitike is closing in on a move after a prolific season at Stade de Reims. The Magpies are 13th in the Premier League […]

Paddy Kenny says Toney would be a ‘cracking signing’
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Paddy Kenny says Toney would be a ‘cracking signing’

Newcastle United are expected to sign a striker this summer as they’re currently 13th in the Premier League for goals and don’t have a player with more than six league goals this season, but it remains to be seen who they’ll sign. One player the Magpies have been linked with is former player Ivan Toney […]

Newcastle exit didn’t go well for Perez
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Newcastle exit didn’t go well for Perez

Newcastle United selling Ayoze Perez to Leicester City in 2019 raised a lot of eyebrows given his worth to the club, but the decision to accept £30m looks a masterstroke now. The 28-year-old has endured the most monumental of career spirals in the Midlands and may not be at Leicester beyond 2022. Perez is out […]

Newcastle United and New Zealand striker Chris Wood
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Noel Whelan says Wood could lose his place next season

Newcastle United signed Chris Wood from Burnley in January to bolster their attack, but the 30-year-old has only managed two goals in 14 Premier League games. Wood had to wait eight games to get off the mark and he’s recently lost his starting place up front, so Noel Whelan believes he will be replaced next […]

Newcastle should consider move for Toney
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Newcastle should consider move for Toney

Newcastle United are 13th in the Premier League for goals and don’t have a player with more than six league goals this season, so Eddie Howe is sure to bring in another striker over the summer. The Magpies aren’t short of attacking options with Callum Wilson, Chris Wood and Dwight Gayle at their disposal, but […]

McAvennie criticises Ryan Fraser’s attitude
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McAvennie criticises Ryan Fraser’s attitude

Frank McAvennie was recently critical about Ryan Fraser’s injury history and believes Newcastle United have a problem to solve, but he also mentioned the 28-year-old refusing to play for his former club and lying to his national team about his fitness. Before Fraser joined Newcastle, he was at Bournemouth and rejected a short-term contract extension […]

McAvennie says Newcastle ‘need to fix’ problem with Fraser
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McAvennie says Newcastle ‘need to fix’ problem with Fraser

Ryan Fraser is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, keeping him out of Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Leicester City on April 17 and their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on April 20. Eddie Howe said the 28-year-old is recovering well but may not return before the season comes to a close. Frank McAvennie believes […]

Newcastle should try to sign Coutinho
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Newcastle should try to sign Coutinho

Newcastle United are 14th in the Premier League for goals (37), 11th in the table for shots (12.2 per game) and 11th in the league for possession (38.8% on average per game), so they desperately need a ball-player who can create clear-cut opportunities. Sport say the Magpies are interested in Phillippe Coutinho and the 29-year-old […]

Newcastle may not sign Keylor Navas
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Newcastle may not sign Keylor Navas

Newcastle United aren’t short of options between the sticks with Martin Dubravka, Karl Darlow and Mark Gillespie at their disposal, but the Magpies could put their lucrative resources into signing an excellent shot-stopper that outperforms his expected goals. Fichajes say one goalkeeper on their radar is Keylor Navas. The 35-year-old has an uncertain future at […]

Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
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Noel Whelan says Guimaraes has ‘adjusted quickly’ to the Premier League

Bruno Guimaraes scored two goals as Newcastle United beat Leicester City 2-1 on Sunday and was praised by Noel Whelan for settling quickly in England. The 24-year-old joined on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Olympique Lyonnais in January and took little time to impress in the North-East. He’s made 11 Premier League appearances for Newcastle, scoring […]

Newcastle United and New Zealand striker Chris Wood
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Chris Wood underwhelmed v Leicester

Chris Wood was underwhelming in Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Leicester City, resulting in him being hooked in the second half by Eddie Howe. The 30-year-old failed to register a shot on target, create a chance or win back possession. Wood was dominant in the air and typically had the joint-highest duels won, but he […]

Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
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Journalists hail ‘fantastic’ Guimaraes v Leicester

Bruno Guimaraes was one of many players to impress as Newcastle United beat Leicester City 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. The 24-year-old scored two goals as the Magpies picked up all three points at the death and was praised by journalists for his performance at St James’ Park. Matt O’Connor-Simpson of 90min gave Guimaraes a player […]