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Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Sports Journalist · 61 articles

Senior Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd. Editor-in-Chief of ReadWestHam.com

Atsu: I am very happy at Newcastle
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Atsu: I am very happy at Newcastle

Christian Atsu has endured a strange career with Chelsea since his £2.5m transfer from Porto in August 2013. The Ghanaian was immediately loaned to the Blues’ affiliate club Vitesse Arnhem while the club waited on a work permit and he enjoyed a decent season with the Dutch side, scoring five goals and assisting in six more […]

Newcastle rivalled by Aston Villa for Modou Barrow
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Newcastle rivalled by Aston Villa for Modou Barrow

Newcastle are yet to bring in a player to St. James’ Park this month but it’s clear that they are interested in a winger. While talks are ongoing to bring Andros Townsend back to the club from Crystal Palace, Newcastle face fresh competition for the signing of Swansea’s Modou Barrow. The Daily Star are reporting that […]

Loan deal with view to buy touted for Townsend
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Loan deal with view to buy touted for Townsend

Andros Townsend was a real flash in the pan for Newcastle last season, scoring four goals following his move from Tottenham but unfortunately, the club’s relegation meant he had to leave the club and he went on to join Crystal Palace. According to the Chronicle, Newcastle are eager to re-sign Townsend on an initial loan deal until […]

Newcastle eyeing permanent move for Christian Atsu
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Newcastle eyeing permanent move for Christian Atsu

On-loan Chelsea winger Christian Atsu has been backed to continue his fine form with Newcastle by teammate Matt Ritchie, with the Toon looking to keep the attacker on a permanent basis according to the Chronicle. Since arriving at Stamford Bridge in August 2013 from Porto in a £2.5m deal, Atsu has failed to make a […]

Newcastle linked with move for Jozo Simunovic
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Newcastle linked with move for Jozo Simunovic

Newcastle are battling Crystal Palace in the race to sign highly-rated Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic, according to the Daily Mail. The 22-year-old only joined Celtic during the 2015 summer transfer window from Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb for a fee in the region of £6.4m and impressed in his debut season last term. However, his season was derailed after […]

Williamson to Leeds gathering pace
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Williamson to Leeds gathering pace

‘Iron’ Mike Williamson looks set to be the first of several Newcastle fringe players to make a loan exit during the emergency window which opened today. The Englishman is currently the fourth-choice centre-back behind captain Fabricio Coloccini, star summer signing Chancel Mbemba and Tyneside stalwart Steven Taylor. It was believed that either Williamson or England […]

Lascelles, Williamson and Satka poised for loans
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Lascelles, Williamson and Satka poised for loans

The Chronicle understand that a trio of Newcastle defenders are being lined up for short-term loan moves to the lower reaches of English football. With the emergency loan window opening tomorrow, Newcastle are looking to send some of their fringe players out until the new year for more first-team football, with Fabricio Coloccini, Chancel Mbemba […]

Sissoko: Newcastle vetoed summer move
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Sissoko: Newcastle vetoed summer move

Yes. There were clubs … But Newcastle vetoed.Newcastle star midfielder Moussa Sissoko claims that he had offers from other clubs around Europe to leave the club this summer, but Newcastle ‘vetoed’ the move. In an interview with France Football, quoted and translated by The Mag , Sissoko was asked a series of questions, including several […]

Kemen undergoing medical with Lyon
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Kemen undergoing medical with Lyon

Newcastle midfielder Olivier Kemen is undergoing a medical with Lyon ahead of a permanent move, according to BeIN Sports. The France U19 captain signed for Newcastle from FC Metz two years ago and hasn’t made a first-team appearance for the club as of yet, but is considered one of the best prospects on Tyneside. BeIN […]

Hull ready to pay £4.2m for Yoan Gouffran
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Hull ready to pay £4.2m for Yoan Gouffran

Championship side Hull City are said to be willing to pay £4.2m to take Yoan Gouffran off our hands this summer. According to The Chronicle, Steve Bruce is a big fan of the Frenchman and remains hopeful of signing him before Tuesday’s deadline. The 29-year-old has lost his place in the side to Florian Thauvin […]

Newcastle offer Williamson in part-exchange for Dunk
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Newcastle offer Williamson in part-exchange for Dunk

Newcastle have offered centre-back Mike Williamson in part-exchange to Brighton to try and seal a deal for Lewis Dunk, according to the Daily Mail. The Englishman is one of the club’s longest-serving players but doesn’t feature in manager Steve McClaren’s long-term plans at the club. McClaren is eager to bring in the £5m-rated defender from […]

Newcastle send scouts to watch Championship defender
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Newcastle send scouts to watch Championship defender

Newcastle sent scouts to watch highly-rated Leeds United defender Sam Byram over the weekend, according to reports. The young Englishman is considered as one of the best young defenders outside of the Premier League and has been long sought-after by top-tier sides. Everton, as well as rivals Sunderland have been credited with an interest in […]