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England international keen on Newcastle loan
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England international keen on Newcastle loan

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is reportedly keen on a loan move to St James’ Park this summer, after being left out of Pep Guardiola’s plans. The Daily Mail claim that although there is interest from elsewhere, the 30-year-old would favour a move to the Magpies. It is also believed that Hart could be stalling […]

Magpies close in on £17.5m move for Benfica man
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Magpies close in on £17.5m move for Benfica man

According to the Mirror, Newcastle United are on the verge of completing a £17.5million deal to land Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris. Samaris has been cited with interest from the newly-promoted club for some time now, but it looks like a move could be very close to completion. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder signed for Portuguese side […]

Newcastle snubbed by Caldirola
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Newcastle snubbed by Caldirola

Reports from Sky Italia, as covered by Inside Futbol, claim that Newcastle have been rejected by Werder Bremen centre-back Luca Caldirola. Caldirola spent most of the 2016/17 campaign sidelined with injury and only managed to notch up five Bundesliga appearances. The Italian defender looked poised to leave the German outfit at the end of the […]

Newcastle fight Sunderland for Samaris
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Newcastle fight Sunderland for Samaris

According to Portuguese newspaper Record, as reported by Sports Witness, Newcastle are in a tug-of-war with local rivals Sunderland to sign Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris. Benfica’s president Luis Felipe Vieira has stated that he’s certain he can get £20 million for the 27-year-old, which is double what the club paid Olympiacos just three years ago. […]

Benitez prepared to make no promises next season
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Benitez prepared to make no promises next season

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly set to shock some fans this summer with a few flamboyant decisions on signings, according to the Chronicle, as he makes no promises over nailed-down first team places. Benitez has caused uncertainty amongst fans recently after he stated that he’s in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer. […]

Sels given route out of Newcastle
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Sels given route out of Newcastle

Newcastle ‘keeper Matz Sels has been offered a way out of the club after falling down the pecking order for Rafa Benitez’s side. The Belgian is the subject of interest from numerous sides in his homeland, and notably Anderlecht, who have reportedly confirmed their interest in the 25-year-old, the Chronicle claims. Sels began the season […]

Newcastle set to challenge Valencia for Mangala
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Newcastle set to challenge Valencia for Mangala

Newcastle are set to battle it out with Valencia to sign French centre-back Eliaquim Mangala. According to the Manchester Evening News, City manager Pep Guardiola does not see him as part of his future plans. The Magpies are reportedly ready to pay the £15m fee to bring the 26-year-old to the North East. Having performed […]