Thomas Bore

Newcastle United are hoping to secure the signing of veteran midfielder Jérémy Toulalan.

The 31-year-old’s contract is set to expire this summer and can now sign a pre-contract with another club.

Remi Garde refuses to comment on Newcastle’s head coach vacancy due to ‘duty of confidentiality’ and respect for the club.

He becomes the second Frenchman to be linked with a move to Tyneside just this week, after the Galtier news yesterday.

Newcastle United winger Sammy Ameobi has emerged as a shock target for David Moyes’ Real Sociedad.

The 22-year-old has just six months remaining on his current deal, making him available for pre-contract talks.

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Thomas Bore provides his playing ratings for Newcastle’s 5-0 loss at Man City.

Mike Williamson with the lowest score, once again.

Newcastle travel to the Etihad Stadium this Saturday with just four senior defenders, following Dummett’s injury.

The fans have previously voiced their concerns at the board’s decision not to invest in another defender in January.

Newcastle could be set for a summer revamp following the exits of Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon and Ben Arfa.

Seven names have reportedly been added to the shortlist, including Lasogga and Ings.

Ghanaian winger Andre Ayew has fueled speculation linking him with a move away from Marseille.

Everton, Liverpool, Dortmund and Newcastle are all hoping to secure the 25-year-old’s signature.

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Thomas Bore provides his player ratings for Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Papiss Cisse and Daryl Janmaat are among the highest scorers.

Al Ahli are weighing up a move for Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse.

The Arabian Gulf League champions are willing to offer Cisse a lucrative deal worth £150,000-a-week.

Newcastle have entered pre-contract talks with Ghanaian winger Andre Ayew.

The 25-year-old has attracted interest from a number of other potential suitors too.