Newcastle United
‘Car crash recruitment strategy’ – Some NUFC fans react to transfer links with 26-yr-old
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Watford midfielder Will Hughes. According to Alan Nixon from the Sun, the Hornets are keen on signing Isaac Hayden in a swap deal. Hayden has been one of Newcastle’s best players this past season and letting him leave could prove to be a big mistake. There is no doubt that they need to add more depth and quality in the central midfield, but they cannot afford to lose one of their best central midfielders. Steve Bruce will have to find upgrades on the likes of Jeff Hendrick and Jonjo Shelvey this summer. Hughes could prove to be a useful addition for Newcastle. The 26-year-old central midfielder scored twice in the Championship last year and he can play in multiple roles across the midfield. The Watford ace can operate in an advanced pos...
Journalist provides seven word update on whether Newcastle still interested in £30m player
Newcastle United are still interested in signing Joe Willock from Arsenal this summer. According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. the Magpies are still looking at the exciting young midfielder, but he will cost a huge fee. Would think so. But he costs loads. https://t.co/3cJqgCyuDZ — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) July 7, 2021 The 21-year-old was deemed well below Arsenal’s standards and was sent on loan to Newcastle in the second half of last season. After scoring seven goals in seven consecutive Premier League games – a brilliant achievement – Willock’s stock has risen. Arsenal are now demanding around £30 million and Newcastle are the only club to have registered concrete interest in the youngster. The Gunners are close to signing Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht, while the north Lo...
Club ‘confident’ Newcastle target will sign new deal after rejecting recent bid – Report
According to The Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers are confident that Newcastle United target Dion Sanderson will sign a new deal with the club. They report that the 21-year-old has rejected a recent contract offer at Molineux, with the player also the subject of a £1 million bid from the Magpies. The Athletic insist that Newcastle’s offer is well below Wolves’ valuation and has been swiftly turned down as a result. It’s believed that talks are ongoing regarding a potential new deal for the defender and that Wolves have an option to extend his contract by a further year. Newcastle could well return with a second offer, although it seems any new bid would need to be upped considerably if Steve Bruce is to get his man. Sportslens view: Considering that Wolves have an option to exte...
Newcastle expected to submit bid for 28-yr-old attacker in the coming days
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Portuguese international Rafa Silva this summer. According to Correio da Manha, the Premier League club are expected to submit a bid for the 28-year-old winger in the next few days. Benfica are prepared to sanction his departure this summer for around €25 million, and Newcastle have the resources to pay that kind of money for Silva. The Magpies need to add more creativity and flair to their attack, and Silva could prove to be a quality addition. The right-sided winger bagged nine goals and 10 assists across all competitions, and his productivity would be a big boost for Newcastle. The Portuguese international is at the peak of his career right now, and this is the ideal time for him to make the step up to the Premier League. His direct play...
Newcastle may have just received a massive boost in the race to sign £10m target
Celtic have rejected bids from two clubs for defender Kristoffer Ajer. According to The Athletic, the Bhoys have knocked back £10 million bids from Bayer Leverkusen and Norwich City this summer. The Norway international has made it clear to Celtic that he wants to leave the club and is unhappy with how they have handled the situation. It has been claimed that Celtic have assured him that he will be sold if they receive an ‘appropriate’ offer. Celtic want to secure a substantial fee for Ajer, but Norwich are unlikely to increase their bid for the defender. The 23-year-old will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside Scotland in January, ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. Boost for Newcastle United The Magpies are also reportedly in the hunt to sign Ajer....
Glazers’ lead Tottenham and Newcastle owners in taking the most money from their clubs – report
As famously quoted by Sir Matt Busby, ‘football is nothing without fans’. In England, the sport has always been ingrained with tradition and rivalry. The authenticity and competitiveness of the English top-flight have made it stand out from the rest of the leagues around the world. With the advent of globalisation, many Premier League clubs have been subject to takeovers from foreign owners. Investment in training facilities, stadium development and the possibility of a greater budget in the transfer market can be a fruitful proposition. However, many of these owners have used the clubs as cash cows, extract...
Newcastle United handed boost in signing two of Arsenal’s promising stars this summer – report
Newcastle United have been handed a boost in signing Arsenal duo William Saliba and Joe Willock, Football Insider reports. The Gunners are keen on signing a new centre-back this summer, and they are in advanced negotiations with Brighton & Hove Albion for Ben White. Their opening bid worth £40 million was rejected by the Seagulls, but they are expected to come in with an improved offer for the Englishman. If they are successful in landing White, Saliba could be free to leave on loan. It is reported that the Magpies are keen on signing the Saint-Etienne graduate. Meanwhile, Joe Willock was excellent for the Magpies on loan last term, netting in seven successive Premier League appearances at the end of the campaign. The Gunners are open to parting ways with Willock permanently....
SL View: Could NUFC takeover be off after journalist’s Ashley reveal?
Newcastle United are set to be handed a £50 million transfer kitty this summer by owner Mike Ashley, according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. While the news will come as a huge boost for manager Steve Bruce, Newcastle fans are unlikely to be happy. The Magpies faithful want Ashley gone as soon as possible, with the Amanda Staveley-led Public Investment Fund looking to revive their £300m takeover after pulling out last summer. The Newcastle chairman also wants out and is hoping the arbitration hearing against the Premier League will go in his favour in a bid to have the takeover approved. However, Ashley’s decision to provide £50m in transfer funds does not look like the action of a man preparing to leave St James’ Park. The Magpies boss has refused to bring out the chequebook and spend heav...
Report: PL rival set to make £15m bid for Leeds and Newcastle target
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Chelsea. According to The Sun, Palace are planning a £15 million bid for the midfielder this summer. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion but could not help the club avoid relegation. The report claims that the youngster wants to impress Thomas Tuchel to be part of his long-term plans. However, the Blues could be willing to offload him if they receive a good offer. SL View Leeds United and Newcastle are reportedly keen to sign Gallagher. However, Palace may make the first move despite their managerial situation remaining unresolved. Frank Lampard has been linked with the job, and Gallagher could be tempted to link up with the former Chelsea boss. Newcastle are likely to operate on a ...
‘A mistake to let me go’ – 26y/o tells NUFC after classy Euros performance
Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu put in a top performance for Switzerland during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Wales at Euro 2020, with Newcastle United fans left wondering ‘what could have been’. The 26-year-old spent three and a half years at Newcastle before leaving for Young Boys permanently in the summer of 2017. Mbabu featured in just five first-team appearances while with the Magpies, failing to establish himself in the squad due to injuries and lack of playing opportunities. He has since established himself as one of Bundesliga’s best right-backs, helping Wolfsburg to a fourth-place finish last term. The former Newcastle man will be playing Champions League football next season as a result and has revealed that leaving St. James’ Park inspired him to become a better player. “When I lef...
Fabrizio Romano delivers exciting update on fastest EPL centre-back NUFC reportedly want
Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo can leave Craven Cottage for just £10 million this summer. Tosin Adarabioyo could leave Fulham this summer. There’s a buy-out clause for £10m included into his contract – many clubs interested as he’s ‘good opportunity’. ⚪️⚫️ #Fulham #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2021 The Manchester City academy graduate has the buy-out clause in his deal, and it can be activated following the London side’s relegation. The revelation comes as a huge boost for Newcastle United, who have been credited with an interest. Daily Mail claim that the clause expires 30 days before the 2021-22 Championship season starts. The new campaign is scheduled to kick off on August 7...
Georginio Wijnaldum joins PSG on three-year deal
Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool on a three-year contract. The Ligue 1 giants made the announcement in a statement released on their official website on Thursday. “Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the transfer of Georginio Wijnaldum. Arriving from Liverpool, the Netherlands international midfielder has signed with the club from the French capital until 30 June 2024. “Born in Rotterdam, and a product of the Sparta Rotterdam youth academy, he played for two of the biggest clubs in his homeland in Feyenoord (135 matches, 25 goals) and then PSV Eindhoven (154 matches, 56 goals) with whom he won the 2014-15 Eredivisie title. “After a season at Newcastle United, ‘Gini’ joined Liverpool FC in the summer of 2016. The ...
