Newcastle United
Journalist claims Newcastle have started talks over the signing of £50m CB & £105m midfielder
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Manchester City centre-back John Stones and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho to St. James’ Park this summer, and talks have already started. #Newcastle are interested in central defender John #Stones (#ManCity) and advanced midfielder Philippe #Coutinho (#Barça). First talks started. #transfers #NUFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 26, 2020 The English defender cost the Etihad Stadium outfit £50 million in the summer of 2016, while Barca splashed £105 million on the Brazilian in January 2018. Newcastle will have to pay similar fees to have a chance of landing the duo, and that wouldn’t be a problem post-takeover. The Magpies are set to have new owners in Saudi Arabia’s Pub...
Reputed journalist’s five-word tweet regarding Newcastle takeover will excite the fans
Newcastle are in the middle of a takeover right now and the formalities of the deal are yet to be completed. There is growing optimism that the deal could be announced this week. Reputed Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards has now shared a social media post regarding the takeover. His five-word tweet read: “Surely this is the week #nufc“. The Newcastle fans will certainly be excited to see these social media updates. The Magpies have been mismanaged by Mike Ashley for a long time and the potential new owners would give them the chance to enjoy football once again. The new owners are expected to invest heavily into the playing squad and it will be interesting to see who they sign. Newcastle have been linked with several top-class players already. These are exciting times for a Newcastle fan a...
Report: Wolves keen on three-time La Liga winner but face competition from Newcastle
Wolves have been linked with a move for the Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Juventus ace has fallen out of favour at the club and he needs a fresh start this summer. A move to Wolves could be ideal for him. As per Express, Newcastle are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Nuno makes a move for Higuain in the coming weeks. The 75-cap Argentine international struggled at Chelsea but he is a proven goalscorer. If he can regain his sharpness, he could be a superb addition to Wolves’ attack. Higuain has won the Europa League with Chelsea and he has experienced the Premier League before. He could be better prepared for the challenge if he joins Wolves. He has plenty of winning experience and he won the La Liga three times with Real Madrid as well. The Molineux out...
Report: Newcastle want transfer guru who masterminded £198m & Mbappe’s PSG deals
According to Le 10 Sport, Newcastle United would-be owners are interested in bringing former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Antero Henrique to St. James’ Park after their £300 million takeover goes through. The Magpies were linked with Lille’s Director of Football Luis Campos last week, while the likes of Domenico Teti, Owen Brown, Frank McParland and former Valencia director of football Pablo Longoria have also been linked with the role. Henrique has now joined the list of candidates as the incoming Newcastle owners look to recruit the best hands in the transfer market in their bid to turn the club into one of the best in the world. Manchester United and Barcelona are also interested in the Portuguese, and he helped the Red Devils secure the services of Bruno Fernandes during ...
Report: Newcastle ready to tempt 25-yr-old target by offering him more money than PL duo
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move away from Serie A in the recent weeks. As per Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sportwitness), the player’s agent has spoken to Everton and Manchester United recently. However, Newcastle are keen on him as well. The report claims that Newcastle are ready to offer him the richest contract out of all the suitors. The Magpies are in the middle of a takeover and the new owners are expected to invest heavily into the playing squad once the formalities of the deal are completed. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle’s new found wealth can help them secure some quality signings like Rabiot this summer. Rabiot has struggled at Juventus and he needs a fresh start. A move to the Premier League could be ideal for him. The 25-year-old has work...
Report: Real Madrid ‘ready to pounce’ on £19m NUFC managerial target
According to reports from France, Real Madrid are keen to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager. Pochettino is reportedly Newcastle United’s first-choice managerial target if their takeover is completed. However, the latest report from Le 10 Sport claims that Madrid president Florentino Perez is considering sacking Zinedine Zidane. He wants to replace the club legend with Pochettino. Pochettino has recently spoken about his future where he has claimed that he is ready to return to management. The Argentine has even hinted that he would be willing to manage a Premier League club that is outside of the top six. The former Spurs boss has been linked with a host of clubs, but it seems Newcastle are apparently ready to hire him once their takeover is completed. According to rep...
‘Wants a move to SJP’ – Sky Sports reporter comments on NUFC links with Argentine striker
According to Express, Newcastle United are interested in signing Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain this summer with their £300 million takeover edging closer. The would-be Magpies owners want to make to marquee signings post-takeover as they look to turn the club to a Premier League powerhouse, and a few top additions to the squad are expected when the next transfer window opens. Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen on the Juve star, while a return to River Plate is also on the cards. Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has commented on the reports linking Higuain with a move to St. James’ Park, further expatiating on it thus on Twitter: AKA. Gonzalo Higuain’s agent wants Newcastle to know his client wants a move to SJP as he expects them to be very wealthy soon. — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Ke...
Osvaldo Ardiles denies making Mauricio Pochettino and Newcastle United claim
Osvaldo Ardiles has claimed on Twitter that he does not know if Mauricio Pochettino is going to take the Newcastle United managerial job. The Argentine has denied giving an interview to The Mirror in which he is quoted as saying that former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Pochettino has spoken to Newcastle about becoming their new manager. The Mirror quoted the Tottenham legend as saying that Newcastle have made his Argentine compatriot a good offer. However, Ardiles has claimed on Twitter that he did not give any such interview to The Mirror, adding that in the interview he did actually give to a newspaper in Argentina, he “talked very generally” about Pochettino. Ardiles has added that he does not know what Pochettino wants to do next in his managerial career. Never talked to the Daily Mirr...
‘This takeover must be stressful’ – Some NUFC fans react to recent Ashley video
Some Newcastle United fans have taken to Twitter to react to a video owner Mike Ashley released to the Frasers Group (formerly Sports Direct). Mike Ashley has released a video to Frasers Group. Looks like he’s had a dramatic weight loss during lockdown! #NUFC pic.twitter.com/uTWKwWu9mM — NUFC Gallowgate نيوكاسل (@NUFCgallowgate) May 23, 2020 The billionaire businessman told his staff: “Morning everyone. Hope everyone is well and family are well “Just to say thanks for all your efforts during this unpleasant crisis. A special shout out to Shirebrook. “I’m telling you, they have done an absolutely amazing job. So thanks everyone and I hope to see you soon.” Newcastle fans had expected both Ashley and the club to comment on the potential £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investme...
Report: Real Madrid have joined the race to sign £25m Newcastle top target
According to reports from Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Spanish giants Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard in the summer transfer window. Last week, reports emerged that Newcastle United are also keen to sign the highly-rated young Frenchman who has just won the 2019-20 SPFL title with Celtic after the league came to an abrupt end. Edouard is one of the in-demand strikers in Europe after he enjoyed a spectacular campaign for the Bhoys. The Mail reported last week that the Magpies are weighing up a move for the striker. The Hoops value the player at around £40m, but due to the present financial situation, a deal could be done for much less. With the buzz of potential Newcastle United takeover doing the rounds, the Magpies have been linked with ...
Former NUFC striker claims they will be the richest club in the world next week
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to complete the £300 million takeover of Newcastle United in the coming days, with many reports claiming it could finally happen next week. Former Newcastle striker Michael Chopra, like the rest of the fans, is eagerly looking forward to the imminent departure of owner Mike Ashley, and he has taken to Twitter to claim that the club will be the richest in the world next week. Not long now next week @NUFC will be the richest club in the world. pic.twitter.com/bTL8XUpHTd — Michael Chopra (@MichaelChopra) May 23, 2020 Its done mate get the cans out — Michael Chopra (@MichaelChopra) May 22, 2020 According to Forbes, PIF is currently worth £250 billion and its wealth surely blows that of other Premier League owners out of the water. Newcastle cou...
West Ham United planning to make fresh bid for Newcastle United midfield star: report
West Ham United could make a fresh attempt to sign Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, if they are able to avoid relegation from the Premier League this term, Football Insider reports. The Hammers are said to be fond admirers of Shelvey’s talents and they are reported to have failed to sign him in each of the previous two summer transfer windows. Still, the east London outfit are understood to hold an interest in the 28-year-old and it is reported that they could make a renewed bid, suppose they preserve their top-flight status. Shelvey is currently in his fourth season with the Magpies following the switch from Swansea City and he has enjoyed an impressive 2019/2020 campaign where he has bagged five goals from his 17 appearances in the top-flight. With more than three years remaini...
