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Swiss defender Kevin Mbabu has signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle United, while three other young Magpies have also penned professional contracts. Mbabu joined Newcastle from Swiss outfit Servette in 2013, after impressing on trial on Tyneside. Despite only making five first-team appearances since arriving at St James’ Park, the 19-year-old has been a […]
Steven Taylor will be released by Newcastle United when his contract expires at the end of the month, the club have confirmed. Taylor has been a long-term servant to his boyhood club, making over 268 appearances, including 32 in European competitions. His departure means Tim Krul is now the longest serving player on the books […]
Rafa Benitez has waived his right to a sunny, summer holiday in order to ensure Newcastle United are ready for their upcoming season in the Championship. The Spaniard will now focus on rectifying the issues he has with the scouting set-up, recruitment of young players and the academy, amongst other things. When questioned by The […]
Newcastle United face an unlikely transfer battle on their hands as three Premier League clubs have been credited with an interest in Welsh defender Paul Dummett. Crystal Palace, Stoke City and West Brom will all reportedly go head-to-head for Dummett’s signature, though Newcastle are still in full control as the academy graduate has recently penned […]
Aleksandar Mitrovic insists he wants to remain a Newcastle United player, despite the club’s recent relegation to the Championship. The Serbian striker has been a hit with the fans this season, by virtue of his passionate performances and undeniable love for the club. In his debut season on Tyneside, Mitrovic netted nine times and assisted […]
Newcastle United had a €10million bid rejected for Lassana Diarra by Marseille in January, according to French publication Journal du Dimanche [via Sport Witness]. Marseille were unprepared to allow Diarra, 31, to depart in the January window, but according to the report, the Frenchman has a ‘verbal agreement’ with Vincente Labrune to leave the Stade […]
We want to know who the fans think Newcastle United’s stand-out player was in the 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool, and to find this out, we have set up a duel. Liverpool took a very early lead thanks to a second-minute goal by Daniel Sturridge. Adam Lallana then doubled the Reds’ lead on the […]
Newcastle United have reached an agreement in principle with Seneca CF to sign Spanish playmaker Lucas Vacas. Vacas impressed Graham Carr’s scouting team, who have been tracking the 16-year-old for some time, but he must now showcase his ability to Football Development manager Peter Beardsley and Academy manager Joe Joyce before he puts pen-to-paper on […]
Newcastle United are embroiled in a third relegation battle in four years, while Tottenham are breathing down Leicester City’s neck at the opposite end of the table, but Andros Townsend insists he does not regret joining the Magpies. Townsend had fallen out of favour at White Hart Lane, prior to his move to Tyneside, and […]
Papiss Cisse is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines with fresh reports emerging that the Senegalese forward may need surgery on the groin injury sustained against Aston Villa last month. The 30-year-old has fallen down the pecking order since Aleksandar Mitrovic arrived on Tyneside, which has led to speculation surrounding his future. Many […]
Newcastle United have identified a solution to their goalscoring woes and it isn’t long-term target Charlie Austin. According to The Express, the Magpies are currently preparing a £15million initial bid for Marseille star striker Michy Batshuayi – who has already netted 14 times this season. The 22-year-old currently occupies a similar role at Marseille as […]
Newcastle United remain in the bottom three after suffering their third successive, cruel 1-0 defeat – this time at the hands of league leaders Arsenal. The Magpies dominated for the most part and had the best chances of the game, but were made to rue their missed chances after Laurent Koscielny broke the deadlock on […]
