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Journalists say Targett ‘controlled the game’ v Leicester
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Journalists say Targett ‘controlled the game’ v Leicester

Newcastle United struck late to beat Leicester City 2-1 on Sunday and Matt Targett was one of many players who shone. The 26-year-old started on the left of a defence that featured Dan Burn, Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth and was outstanding in both boxes. Targett frequently turned over the ball with more interceptions than […]

Journalists say Krafth was ‘vital’ in Leicester win
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Journalists say Krafth was ‘vital’ in Leicester win

Newcastle United enjoyed a 2-1 win over Leicester City on Sunday afternoon and Emil Krafth was one of many players who impressed. The 27-year-old started on the right of a back-four containing Fabian Schar, Dan Burn and Matt Targett and played his part in limiting the Foxes to only two shots on target at St […]

Kevin Campbell hopes Newcastle sign Trossard
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Kevin Campbell hopes Newcastle sign Trossard

Allan Saint-Maximin has an uncertain future at Newcastle United amid links with Aston Villa and Kevin Campbell believes Brighton & Hove Albion’s Leandro Trossard would be a good replacement if the 25-year-old leaves. Newcastle are reportedly open to selling Saint-Maximin for £50m this summer and will need to replace his goals and assists, so Trossard […]

Noel Whelan says it ‘doesn’t make sense’ selling Saint-Maximin
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Noel Whelan says it ‘doesn’t make sense’ selling Saint-Maximin

Allan Saint-Maximin has been linked with a move away from Newcastle United, with Aston Villa interested in procuring his signature, but Noel Whelan says it ‘doesn’t make sense’ selling him as he’s ‘invaluable’ to the team. The 25-year-old has been a regular under Eddie Howe this season and is always one of Newcastle’s most dangerous […]

Noel Whelan doesn’t believe Newcastle will sign Bowen
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Noel Whelan doesn’t believe Newcastle will sign Bowen

Newcastle United are expected to strengthen the squad when the summer transfer window opens as they know boast lucrative funds following their takeover by Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media. One player the Magpies have on their radar is Jarrod Bowen, but West Ham United have no intention of letting […]

Kevin Campbell says Newcastle could sign Phillips from Leeds
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Kevin Campbell says Newcastle could sign Phillips from Leeds

Newcastle United are expected to undergo a squad overhaul at the end of the season as their takeover by Public Investment Fund (PIF), PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media means lucrative resources going into the summer transfer window. The Magpies strengthened their midfield in January with Bruno Guimaraes arriving from Olympique Lyonnais, but […]

Paddy Kenny says Newcastle should ‘bite the bullet’ to get Ashworth
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Paddy Kenny says Newcastle should ‘bite the bullet’ to get Ashworth

Newcastle United wanted to appoint Dan Ashworth as their Technical Director not long after their takeover by Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media was completed, but the 51-year-old is still on gardening leave after departing from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Magpies have to pay £5m to get Ashworth in […]

Allan Saint-Maximin was decent v Wolves
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Allan Saint-Maximin was decent v Wolves

Newcastle United bounced back from Sunday’s heavy defeat to Tottenham Hotspur with a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night and Allan Saint-Maximin did well in only his second start since February. The 25-year-old was having his minutes managed by Eddie Howe after picking up a knock, but he’s started Newcastle’s last two games […]

Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
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Journalists hail ‘brilliant’ Bruno v Wolves

Newcastle United returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday evening and Bruno Guimaraes was one of many players who shone at St James’ Park. The 24-year-old started alongside Jonjoe Shelvey and Joelinton and put in a brilliant performance to stifle Wolves in the North-East. Bruno Lage’s men had just […]

Dan Burn impressed for Newcastle v Wolves
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Dan Burn impressed for Newcastle v Wolves

Newcastle United enjoyed a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night and Dan Burn was one of many players who impressed. The 29-year-old started alongside Fabian Schar at centre-back and helped limit Wolves to only five shots over the 90 minutes, just two of which were on target. After being on the wrong end […]