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Newcastle reportedly ‘looking closely’ to sign in-demand Celtic target

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing long-term target James McCarthy in the summer transfer window.  According to reports from TEAMtalk, the Magpies are “back on the trail” of the Irish midfielder but could face strong competition from Celtic. The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and several clubs including Newcastle, Brighton & Hove Albion and Celtic are keen to sign him on a free transfer. The report claims that Celtic were very close to signing him during the January transfer window, but they failed to secure a move at that time. The Hoops are still interested in signing him and could move for the Republic of Ireland international this summer. SL View  McCarthy has made only 13 appearances in the Premier League this season, inc...

Report: Bielsa likely to miss out on £50k-per-week West Ham and Newcastle target

Report: Bielsa likely to miss out on £50k-per-week West Ham and Newcastle target – originally posted on Sportslens.com Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy is ready to commit his future at Selhurst Park. According to reports from The Sun, the former Everton midfielder is keen to sign a new contract with Crystal Palace. McCarthy has been reportedly chased by a host of Premier League clubs including Leeds, Newcastle United, and West Ham. This latest decision from the Irish midfielder would serve as a huge blow for the aforementioned clubs. The 29-year-old, who earns £50,000-a-week, is not expecting to leave the club this summer. He has a contract at the club till 2022 and he wants to extend his deal with the Eagles. In fact, Palace have started talks with him over a new deal. McCar...

Report: Leeds United have spoken to Crystal Palace over £8m player

Report: Leeds United have spoken to Crystal Palace over £8m player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United, Newcastle United and West Ham United are interested in signing James McCarthy from Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window, according to 90min. Aston Villa are also claimed to be interested in securing the services of the 29-year-old former Wigan Athletic and Everton central midfielder. Leeds, Newcastle, West Ham and Villa have all spoken to Palace in regard to signing the player they paid £8 million for to recruit from Everton in the summer of 2019, according to the report. West Ham manager David Moyes and Newcastle United boss Steve Brice have been tracking the Republic of Ireland international for a long time and are known fans, according to the report. Stats...