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Noel Whelan says Newcastle can’t afford to lose Saint-Maximin
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Noel Whelan says Newcastle can’t afford to lose Saint-Maximin

Allan Saint-Maximin has an uncertain future at Newcastle United amid interest from Aston Villa, but Noel Whelan has urged the Magpies to keep him. He believes Newcastle would struggle to bring in a replacement as effective for the money Saint-Maximin would be sold for. The Daily Mail said earlier this month that the 25-year-old could […]

Noel Whelan says Newcastle should sign Sanchez from Brighton
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Noel Whelan says Newcastle should sign Sanchez from Brighton

Newcastle United aren’t short of goalkeepers with Martin Dubravka, Karl Darlow and Mark Gillespie in the first-team, but Darlow may seek an exit from St James’ Park this summer as he’s no longer commanding a starting place, so there may be room for a new face. The Magpies have lucrative resources following their takeover by […]

Noel Whelan says ‘important’ Trippier is a ‘real leader’
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Noel Whelan says ‘important’ Trippier is a ‘real leader’

Kieran Trippier has had a big impact at Newcastle United despite only joining in January. The 31-year-old impressed immediately after his arrival from Atletico Madrid, but is currently sidelined with a foot injury. And although Eddie Howe has Emil Krafth and Javier Manquillo who can replace Trippier, the duo don’t compare to the England international. […]

Journalists say Targett had a ‘rare off day’ v Tottenham
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Journalists say Targett had a ‘rare off day’ v Tottenham

Newcastle United suffered their third consecutive Premier League defeat with a 5-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur and Matt Targett was one of many players who delivered a below-par performance. The 26-year-old has impressed since joining on loan from Aston Villa but wasn’t at his best in North London. Dominic Scurr of Shields Gazette gave Targett […]

Manquillo was ‘poor’ and frequently ‘caught out’ v Tottenham
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Manquillo was ‘poor’ and frequently ‘caught out’ v Tottenham

Newcastle United were thrashed 5-1 by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon and Javier Manquillo was one of many players who underperformed. The 27-year-old was frequently caught napping and was culpable for two goals before being hooked in the second half by Eddie Howe. Dominic Scurr of Shields Gazette gave Manquillo a player rating of 3/10 […]

Hendrick’s Newcastle exit has gone badly
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Hendrick’s Newcastle exit has gone badly

Jeff Hendrick was loaned out by Newcastle United in January after struggling for playing time under Eddie Howe, but his temporary move to Queens Park Rangers hasn’t gone to plan. The 30-year-old hasn’t been putting in good performances for Mark Warburton of late and has found himself dropped from the starting eleven as a result. […]

Noel Whelan says Newcastle have problem signing Nunez
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Noel Whelan says Newcastle have problem signing Nunez

Newcastle United aren’t short of strikers with Dwight Gayle, Callum Wilson and Chris Wood at their disposal, but Gayle has made just five Premier League appearances this season, Wilson has missed 26 league outings in two seasons due to injury and Wood has just one goal in 10 league games this campaign. The Magpies are […]

Noel Whelan says Howe must strengthen defence despite signing Burn
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Noel Whelan says Howe must strengthen defence despite signing Burn

Newcastle United have a lot of centre-backs at their disposal but not many likely to stay beyond the summer. Ciaran Clark was dropped from their Premier League squad and is surplus to requirements. Federico Fernandez fell down the pecking order and hasn’t played a Premier League game in 2022. Jamaal Lascelles was dropped after Dan […]

McAvennie says Wilson returning is ‘exciting’ for top-half push
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McAvennie says Wilson returning is ‘exciting’ for top-half push

Callum Wilson has been sidelined for with a calf injury since December 2021 but is close to making a return after being spotted in training earlier this month. The 30-year-old’s last game was Newcastle’ 1-1 draw with Manchester United three months ago, so he’s yet to play alongside the Magpies’ new signings and has only […]