Newcastle sent scouts to watch transfer target Cenk Tosun during the international break as they step up their interest in the player. The Northen Echo reports that a senior scouting delegation watched the striker during Turkey’s games against Iceland and Finland. Tosun scored both of Turkey’s goals in a 2-2 draw against Finland. The Besiktas […]
Newcastle United have completed a deal to sign Mikel Merino permanently after an impressive start to the season. Sky Sports reports that the player has signed a five-year deal at the club after initially joining on loan from Borussia Dortmund. Twitter: BREAKING: Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino signs permanent five-year deal after joining on initial loan from […]
Rafa Benitez is not worried by the lack of contract talks at Newcastle United as his future at the club remains uncertain. The Chronicle Live reports that both parties are yet to begin talks over a new deal at the club. Benitez’s long-term future at the club has been in doubt for some time, and […]
Newcastle United picked up their third consecutive Premier League victory with a 2-1 home win over Stoke on Saturday. Rafa Benitez returned to the touchline for the Magpies and goals from Christian Atsu and Jamal Lascelles secured all three points for the club. The win temporarily moved United up to fourth in the Premier League […]
Newcastle travel to Wales this weekend to face Swansea as the Magpies go in search of back-to-back Premier League victories. The Championship winners are likely to be without manager Rafa Benitez, who’s unable to make the trip after having an operation during the week. Despite not being able to make the game, Benitez has some […]
Serbia boss Slavoljub Muslin has not held back in his thoughts on Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez, claiming that striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is more appreciated whilst with his national team. In an honest and up front interview, as reported by the Mail Online, Muslin questions Benitez’s management of the player. Perhaps the coach in Newcastle doesn’t […]
Rafa Benitez knew he was in for a busy summer after securing promotion back to the Premier League. In what was an emotional rollercoaster of a summer transfer window, Newcastle were desperate to strengthen and they did that with six new additions. Until the chaos ensues again in January, the transfer window is shut for […]
On-loan Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up about the chances of joining the club permanently next summer. Merino joined the club on loan from Borussia Dortmund and the Premier League outfit hold the option to make the deal permanent. The Spanish midfielder has been touted as one of the more shrewd pieces of […]
Newcastle welcome Championship side Nottingham Forest to St James’ Park tonight in the Carabao Cup. Rafa Benitez has spoken of his ambition to take the cup seriously this season but to also utilise the depth that United have available to them where possible, with changes to the XI likely. The Magpies have failed to win either of their […]
Newcastle transfer target Andros Townsend could be sold by Crystal Palace this summer, with the Eagles looking to raise funds. The Mail Online reports that the former Inter and Ajax boss is determined to bring in a number of players before the summer window slams shuts but may need to sell first. Rafa Benitez tried […]
Newcastle have reportedly bid for Belgian and Sampdoria midfielder, Dennis Praet, according to Il Secolo XIX. The Italian outlet report that the Sampdoria midfielder, who has one Belgian cap to his name, is valued at around £13 million. Newcastle are desperate to add to their squad to bolster their ranks ahead of what looks to […]
Tottenham, Everton and Crystal Palace are all said to be interested in signing Freddie Woodman from Newcastle. The Chronicle reports that the player is of interest to the Premier League trio with ‘keeper earmarked as one of England’s brightest prospects. Woodman impressed during this summer’s U20s World Cup, where he was part of the successful England side that […]