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Newcastle interested in Villarreal winger
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Newcastle interested in Villarreal winger

Newcastle United are reportedly keeping a close eye on Villarreal winger Alfonso Pedraza, who is currently on loan to Deportivo Alaves. According to the IB Times UK, Newcastle have been sending scouts out to Spain in order to take a closer look at Pedraza, with the youngster catching the eye of several across Europe. The […]

Newcastle remain keen on France U21 international
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Newcastle remain keen on France U21 international

Newcastle were heavily linked with a move for Saint-Etienne attacker Jonathan Bamba throughout the summer. The Magpies were cited with interest in the young forward, who has been catching the eye of several clubs across Europe with some glittering performances in Ligue 1. Saint-Etienne managed to keep hold of one of their most promising youngsters in […]

Benitez happy to stay in the Premier League
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Benitez happy to stay in the Premier League

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has no intention of leaving England any time soon. The Magpies boss spoke to leading Spanish news outlet Marca, and ruled out a return to his homeland in the near future, insisting that he was happy to be managing in the Premier League. I like the way football is understood […]

Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly looking at Mikel Merino
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Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly looking at Mikel Merino

Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino has enjoyed an incredible start to life in England, and is already attracting the interest of several top European clubs, if reports are to be believed. The Magpies landed the young Spaniard on a season-long loan initially from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. However, they exercised their option to make the deal permanent […]

Newcastle remain open to Staveley talks
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Newcastle remain open to Staveley talks

Newcastle United are reportedly open to further talks with Amanda Staveley regarding a takeover. According to the Chronicle Live, the Magpies are not ruling out discussions with Staveley, who is currently the leader of a group based in the Middle East worth in the region of £30 billion. Staveley was in attendance as Newcastle contested […]

Ulker not pursuing Newcastle takeover
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Ulker not pursuing Newcastle takeover

Contrary to earlier claims, it looks as though Murat Ulker, Turkey’s richest man, is not pursuing a takeover bid for Newcastle United. It was confirmed yesterday that the club was being put up for sale by current owner Mike Ashley, prompting links to a number of different potential buyers – including Ulker. The 58-year-old is […]

Newcastle United officially up for sale
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Newcastle United officially up for sale

Newcastle United have today confirmed that current owner Mike Ashley is looking to sell the club. Twitter: STATEMENT: The owner of the club, St. James Holdings Limited, has confirmed that #NUFC is up for sale… https://t.co/kx7YyoVVML (@NUFC) Speculation has mounted in recent weeks regarding the future ownership of the club, with several consortiums linked with […]

Mauricio Pellegrino heaps the praise on Rafa Benitez
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Mauricio Pellegrino heaps the praise on Rafa Benitez

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has heaped the praise on Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez, as quoted by the Daily Mail. First of all, Rafa was a really important team-mate because we were working together at Valencia as a player and then at Liverpool. He gave me the opportunity to work in professional football as his assistant […]

Ayoze Perez targeting Spain call-up
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Ayoze Perez targeting Spain call-up

Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez has revealed that he is targeting a Spain call-up ahead of the World Cup at the end of the season. Speaking to Sky Sports, as quoted by the Chronicle Live, the versatile attacker outlined his ambitions for the season and stated that he wants to make his mark on the […]

Benitez looking to move for left-back and striker in January
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Benitez looking to move for left-back and striker in January

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is looking to make signing a new left-back and striker his priority when the January transfer window comes around, according to the Northern Echo. The Magpies did not enjoy a largely successful summer and despite signing a number of new first-team players, failed to really recruit as well as they would […]

Newcastle, Burnley and West Brom keen on Inter defender
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Newcastle, Burnley and West Brom keen on Inter defender

Newcastle, along with West Brom and Burnley, are reportedly keen on signing Yuto Nagatomo from Inter Milan. According to Italian news outlet Calciomercato, as covered by talkSPORT, the Magpies are keeping tabs on Nagatomo’s situation at the San Siro as he ponders a new deal with the club. Nagatomo has held only a sporadic role […]

Newcastle scout Turkey international
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Newcastle scout Turkey international

Newcastle are seemingly continuing their interest in Besiktas attacker Cenk Tosun, and have recently scouted him. According to the Croydon Advertiser, the Magpies had representatives in attendance for Turkey’s recent clash against Iceland on Friday evening, with Tosun the specific person of interest. It was a bad night for the Besiktas man, and for the […]