Matthew Connelly

Matthew Connelly

Sports Journalist · 159 articles

Newcastle United just made the most important signing of the summer
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Newcastle United just made the most important signing of the summer

Whilst Newcastle United’s summer window will be defined by their ability to sign players, especially given the shortcomings of last year’s window, perhaps the most pertinent issue is keeping hold of the big players currently at the club. Today, the Magpies took the first step on that journey, securing the future with a new long-term […]

Newcastle United have found their Sandro Tonali replacement
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Newcastle United have found their Sandro Tonali replacement

Newcastle United have reportedly intensified their interest in Inter Milan midfielder Aleksander Stankovic and could make a move for the Serbian in the near future, according to reports. Stankovic also has an offer on the table from Brentford but is not thought to be exploring that option at this stage. Newcastle have been monitoring the […]

Newcastle United players make feelings clear about Lewis Hall’s England snub
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Newcastle United players make feelings clear about Lewis Hall’s England snub

Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall faced massive disappointment this week when he was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Hall has widely been Newcastle’s best player this season, only behind the talismanic Bruno Guimarães, and was widely expected to go to America. There has been an uproar in the […]

3 winners and 3 losers if Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United
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3 winners and 3 losers if Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United

Eddie Howe is widely expected to remain at St James’ Park this summer, although nobody really knows what PIF are thinking at this stage. There is, of course, still the chance that Howe could depart, which would be somewhat divisive given the current split among the fanbase. A lot has been made of what the […]

What Newcastle United moment Dan Burn just compared with England World Cup call-up
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What Newcastle United moment Dan Burn just compared with England World Cup call-up

Amid the chaos of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcement, one of the biggest stories is that of Newcastle United centre-back Dan Burn. Whether you believe he should be in the squad or not, his late-career blossoming into becoming an England regular has been stuff of fairytales. Whilst Burn will likely not be a starter, Tuchel […]

Newcastle United’s summer rebuild must start with £40m signing
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Newcastle United’s summer rebuild must start with £40m signing

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in bringing Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva to the club this summer. The Portuguese has a £100m release clause but is thought to be available for as little as £40m. The Magpies have been interested in Silva in the past, but at 22 years old and with a seemingly discounted price, […]

Newcastle United just made the right decision over Nick Woltemade’s future
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Newcastle United just made the right decision over Nick Woltemade’s future

Newcastle United have made the decision to retain Nick Woltemade’s services heading into next season, according to a report by the Telegraph. The German hasn’t had a particularly smooth ride of things on Tyneside thus far. An explosive start, which saw him score five goals in his opening seven games, tailed off and saw him […]

3 Newcastle United youngsters Eddie Howe must call up vs Fulham
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3 Newcastle United youngsters Eddie Howe must call up vs Fulham

Newcastle United now officially have no European football to play for on the final day. Whilst Eddie Howe will of course still want three points, the inconsequential nature of the fixture is the perfect opportunity to do some experimenting. We have already seen a switch-up in formation recently, alongside a couple of interesting personnel tweaks. […]

This Newcastle United youngster clearly has the mentality to succeed
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This Newcastle United youngster clearly has the mentality to succeed

Newcastle United have made some major progress on the academy front in recent years, with some of England’s top talent now housed on Tyneside. Perhaps nothing was a better indicator of that than 18-year-old Rory Finneran’s senior Ireland call-up, which saw him make his international debut before playing a game for Newcastle. Despite the achievement, […]

Newcastle United cannot sell England star to Arsenal for just £50m
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Newcastle United cannot sell England star to Arsenal for just £50m

Nobody really knows exactly what Newcastle United’s summer transfer window will have in store. But one certainty is the Magpies having to fend off some major interest for their top players. Anthony Gordon already appears to be nearing an exit and is thought to have played his final game at St James’ Park. The other […]