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Multimillionaire who attempted to buy NUFC in 2019 still keen on Premier League takeover
Santos Laguna chairman Alejandro Irarragorri has claimed he is still keen on owning a Premier League club two years after his attempts to buy Newcastle United fell through. The Mexican businessman owns the Grupo Orlegi company and has since added second-division Tampico Madero and first-division Club Atlas to his consortium’s football portfolio. Irarragorri met with Newcastle chairman Mike Ashley in 2019 and made three approaches to buy the Magpies. However, the Magpies owner moved the goalposts when the proposals were set for legal inspection. The multi-millionaire also looked at Crystal Palace before focusing on Newcastle and is hoping to complete a Premier League takeover someday. Irarragorri’s multi-club ownership model has yielded success in North America, and he is hoping to replicat...
NUFC reportedly in contact with ‘most gifted player of his generation’ Ancelotti dubbed fantastic
According to Foot Mercato, Newcastle United are keen on RC Lens midfielder Gael Kakuta ahead of the summer transfer window and have contacted his representatives over a possible move. The former Chelsea prodigy, once dubbed by the Blues’ French scout as the most gifted player of his generation, has been in fine form in the Ligue 1 this term, scoring 11 goals and weighing in with five assists in 33 league games. Having confirmed their Premier League status for next season following Fulham’s relegation last night, Newcastle are keen to bolster their midfield this summer. Signing Arsenal loanee Joe Willock permanently could cost the Magpies around £20 million, and they are looking for cheaper alternatives. Kakuta’s creativity has seen Lens emerge as surprise contenders for a Europa League spo...
Steve Bruce makes Joe Willock admission as Newcastle transfer decision looms
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that the Magpies will look to sign Arsenal youngster Joe Willock this summer. Willock joined Newcastle on loan in January, having been tipped as a player with top potential. Having scored in his first game against Southampton, that goal was a sign of things to come. Despite Newcastle then going seven games without a win, Willock continued to impress with the Magpies. The Englishman has also stepped up his performances in recent weeks, with four goals in his last four games, including one last-gasp goal against Liverpool. Bruce has now confirmed that the club will look to sign Willock permanently this summer. “All of us would love to [make it permanent],” Bruce explained to talkSPORT. “He’s 21, a midfield player, and he’s got five goals since the ...
David Moyes & NUFC reportedly keen on snapping up £20m Chelsea centre-back
West Ham United and Newcastle United are keen on Chelsea centre-back Marc Guehi, according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old is currently on loan in the Championship with Swansea City, and the Welsh outfit will look to sign him on loan for the third time should they seal Premier League promotion via the play-offs. Southampton, Crystal Palace and Borussia Monchengladbach are also keen on Guehi, but Chelsea have triggered a 12-month optional extension in his contract that ties him to the club for the next two years. West Ham are looking to strengthen at the back this summer as they prepare for Europe next term, and they could look to sign the Blues academy graduate. Chelsea will decide whether to loan out the England Under-21 international again this summer or cash in on him. They will consid...
West Ham and Newcastle hopes boosted as Toffees expert says club won’t sign 29-goal star
West Ham United and Newcastle United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong. The 24-year-old bagged a second successive hat-trick for Rovers as they ran out 5-2 winners against Birmingham City on Saturday. The ex-Newcastle United forward took his tally to 29 goals in all competitions in what has been an underwhelming campaign for Tony Mowbray’s team. Speaking on BBC Radio Lancashire after the game, the Rovers manager indicated that the club would be open to selling Armstrong this summer. “For Adam’s sake let’s hope the phone rings and someone offers us a ridiculous amount of money,” he said. “We shake him by the hand and we say ‘go and bang in loads of goals in the Premier League.” “For Adam’s sake let’s hope the phone rings and someone offers ...
Journalist claims Leeds want Chelsea attacking midfielder, NUFC keen too
According to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United all want to sign Chelsea attacking midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan this summer. Chelsea. Conor Gallagher wants to give it a go under Tuchel next season. Tat will be a disappointment to Leeds, Palace and Newcastle who all want him on loan. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 9, 2021 However, the Englishman is hoping to convince Blues manager Thomas Tuchel that he deserves a chance in the first-team and is keen to give that a go next season. Gallagher is currently on a season-long loan at West Bromwich Albion and has weighed in with two goals and two assists in 26 Premier League games this term. The Baggies are inching closer to relegation, but the attacker is expected to remain in the top-flight ...
Key Leeds duo on the bench, Spurs star keeps place, Blues midfielder ruled out
The 35th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action got underway on Friday evening as Leicester City went head-to-head with Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium. The Magpies upset the odds with a superb 4-2 victory – Callum Wilson (2), Joe Willock and Paul Dummett got the goals. Leeds United ran out comfortable 3-1 winners at home to Tottenham Hotspur – Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo were on the scoresheet. Christian Benteke and Eberechi Eze were on target as Crystal Palace triumphed 2-0 at Sheffield United. Manchester City will have to wait to clinch the title after losing 2-1 at hom...
‘What a leader’, ‘Hero’ – Some Newcastle fans are in awe of 31-yr-old’s display last night
Newcastle United picked up an impressive win over Leicester City in the Premier League last night. The home side were the better team heading into the contest but the Magpies were outstanding from the start and they were 4-0 up at one point in the game. Leicester managed to score twice towards the end of the game but it was too little too late for Brendan Rodgers’ side. Callum Wilson scored a brace for the away side and the likes of Joe Willock and Paul Dummett chipped in with vital goals as well. Kelechi Iheanacho and Marc Albrighton scored for the home side in a 4-2 defeat. Last night’s win more or less confirms Newcastle’s place in the Premier League next season and Steve Bruce will be delighted with the performance from his players. Matt Ritchie in particular put in a splendid pe...
Leicester v Newcastle – recent head-to-head suggests late goals, comfortable win for hosts
The Premier League Matchday 35 gets underway on Friday as Leicester City play host to Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium. After winning this exact fixture 5-0 back in the 2019/20 campaign, the Foxes are looking to post back-to-back home league triumphs over this opposition for the second time this millennium. Despite enduring a rollercoaster of a season, the Magpies are likely to preserve their top-flight status, sitting nine points clear of 18th-placed Fulham in the Premier League table with five games left to play. Leicester City Preview Though a 1-1 away draw with a 10-man Southampton side knocked Leicester down from a two-match winning Premier League run, they remain in a prime position to clinch a top-four finish. At home, Brendan Rodgers’ men have won all but one of their las...
‘I’d love a manager like him’ – Some NUFC fans react to links with 43-yr-old manager
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Gennaro Gattuso. According to Calciomercato, Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen on appointing the Napoli manager. Wolves’ links with the Italian manager certainly make sense as Gattuso is represented by Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes, who has excellent relations with the Premier League club. As per the report, the two Premier League clubs are willing to change managers this summer, with Steve Bruce and Nuno both uncertain of their future. Newcastle have been mediocre under Bruce this season, and the fans have repeatedly called for his sacking in recent months. The Italian manager will be a free agent this summer and could be an inexpensive replacement for Bruce. Gattuso has guided Napoli to fifth place in Serie A, although his team ...
Premier League releases statement about return of fans
The Premier League have released a statement regarding the return of supporters to stadiums. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom in early 2020, all football in the country was postponed in March and did not resume until June. The end of the 2019/20 season was played behind closed doors. The 2020/21 campaign began in September, with all games still being played in empty stadiums. Fans briefly returned to certain grounds in December, but they were soon shut again. Arsenal fans in attendance in their fixture against Burnley in December The Premier League hoped that spectators would be able to attend the last two games of the season. Now, they have reaffirmed that ambition in a statement via their official website. They have confirmed that subject to a government decision,...
Newcastle have ‘serious interest’ in 22-yr-old who could be signed on a bargain
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Dutch centre-back Danilho Doekhi. The 22-year-old has been outstanding for Vitesse Arnhem this season, with his performances also catching the attention of Italian club Atalanta. According to De Telegraaf, there is ‘serious interest’ from the Premier League club as they strive to improve their squad this summer. Doekhi has one year left on his current contract with the Dutch outfit, and Vitesse will be under pressure to cash in on him unless he signs an extension. Fulham and Rangers were keen on the player earlier this year. SL View: Could be a useful bargain for Newcastle Newcastle could certainly use some defensive reinforcements, and Doekhi has the potential to be a quality long term addition. Doekhi is likely to improve with experience,...
