Newcastle United
‘Confirming the takeover’, ‘Basically confirmation’ – Some NUFC fans react to Bruce’s latest comments
Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce has broken his silence on the £300 million takeover bid by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The bid is currently with the Premier League as the Directors and Owners test is being carried out, but it is expected to be successful despite the delays, and an official announcement has been tipped to be made this week. As a Geordie and fan of the club, Bruce will be delighted to see the takeover go through, but his job is at stake as PIF are expected to bring in a new manager ahead of next season. The former Aston Villa boss is confident that he can take Newcastle to the next level with enough backing in the transfer window, though, and has made his desires to remain in charge post-takeover known. “If it’s good for Newcastle, and the club are going t...
Report: Manchester City make offer to £10m Newcastle United target
According to AS, Newcastle United and Manchester City are interested in signing Facundo Pellistri from Penarol in the summer transfer window. Spanish and European giants Real Madrid are also reported to be interested in securing the services of the 18-year-old forward this summer. City are leading the race for the youngster, but Premier League rivals Newcastle are not giving up, according to the report. The Citizens are reluctant to pay the $12 million (£9.81 million) release clause in the contract of Pellistri, and are hoping to pay half of it upfront and the rest in bonuses and add-ons, according to the report, which has further claimed that last season’s Premier League champions have offered him a five-year contract and a huge wage increase. Newcastle United to miss out? While Newcastle...
‘An official announcement is imminent’ – Mirror journalist delivers huge update on NUFC takeover
According to Sunday Mirror’s John Richardson, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover of Newcastle United has been given the greenlight by the Premier League, with an official announcement imminent. At last!! Reliable Middle East sources saying the Toon takeover has been given the go ahead. An official announcement is imminent. 🙏🙏 — John Richardson (@riccosrant) May 20, 2020 Former Magpies star Olivier Bernard had claimed that the takeover was due to be made official yesterday, and while it didn’t happen, it appears something official is edging closer. Olivier Bernard had this to say on last night’s programme and it’s some potentially exciting news on the #NUFCTakeover and lovers of #cans: “Hopefully tomorrow [today] it is official…” You can hear Olly&...
Miguel Delaney claims long-time Benitez colleague is confident of becoming NUFC director of football
According to the Independent’s Miguel Delaney, Newcastle United are sounding out candidates for key roles as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover edges closer, with Luis Campos, Domenico Teti and Owen Brown all on the radar of the would-be owners. Brown is a long-term colleague of former Magpies boss Rafa Benitez and is said to be confident of a director of football role at Saint James’ Park, with Frank McParland involved. The 59-year-old once worked as a scout and player liaison officer at Liverpool, and was also an advisor to the Spaniard during his time at Anfield and SJP. Former Liverpool’s Academy Director McParland was onceNottingham Forest’s director of football, and is credited with recruiting Raheem Sterling and Jordan Ibe for the Reds, and Scott Hoga...
‘This means the takeover is done’ – Some NUFC fans react to report from L’Equipe
According to L’Equipe, Lille’s Sporting Director Luis Campos has turned down an astronomical offer from Newcastle United, but did inform them that he might be able to make recommendations to them via his Scoutly company, provided Lille President Gerard Lopez permits. Breaking | Luis Campos has turned down an astronomical offer from Newcastle United to become their Sporting Director, according to L’Équipe. He did inform NUFC that he might be able to make recommendations to them via his Scoutly company, if Lille President Lopez allows him to. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 19, 2020 Would-be Magpies owners are keen to make the Portuguese the club’s director of football post-takeover, but he has no intention of leaving Lille despite formally asking to leave on Monday, and he is rather ...
Report: NUFC in talks to land £36m winger as they look to beat Ancelotti to signing
According to Arena Napoli, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Napoli forward Hirving Lozano to Saint James’ Park this summer and have already started talks with the Serie A club. The Magpies aren’t the only English Premier League club interested in landing the Mexico international, though, with Everton and West Ham United also keen. Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti signed Lozano from PSV Eindhoven last summer after he bagged 40 goals in 79 appearances for the Eredivisie side, and is eyeing a reunion at Goodison Park. The Mexican has scored just thrice in 23 appearances for the Italian team, but that hasn’t stopped would-be Newcastle owners and Everton from registering an interest in him. Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted that 24-year-old won’t be sold for cheap, and suit...
Shay Given’s brilliant transfer plan that would see Newcastle rival Man. City
Newcastle United fans are dreaming of how life will be at Saint James’ Park under the prospective new owners, and many of them are hoping the club can become the next Manchester City. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are expected to complete a £300 million takeover before the end of the month, and a massive squad overhaul has been tipped to take place afterwards. However, Financial Fair Play will prevent would-be Newcastle owners from spending with reckless abandon in the coming transfer windows, with Sky Sports claiming that immediate mega squad investments aren’t on the cards despite reports regularly linking the club with big names. Former Toons goalkeeper Shay Given has a brilliant transfer plan that could turn the club into a Man. City in the long-run, though, detailing how Newca...
Journalist claims Newcastle are in ‘pole position’ to sign £62m Liverpool target
For the past few years, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with a move to the Premier League. The 28-year-old centre-back is arguably one of the best defenders in the world and has been setting high standards in Serie A for the past few years. Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Senegal star who would cost in the region of £62m. Jurgen Klopp could be looking to sign a defender this summer especially with Dejan Lovren’s future in doubt. In theory, Koulibaly and Virgil van Dijk would form a great partnership at the back. However, according to journalist Paolo Esposito, Newcastle United are in ‘pole position’ to sign the Napoli defender. He claims that the Magpies have offered a better financial package to the centre-back than...
‘Shuffle a few more papers’: Alan Nixon sheds light on NUFC takeover process
As we move into another week, Newcastle United fans are gradually getting impatient over the takeover saga. The journalists are trying their best to provide the latest information to the fans. A deal in the region of £300 million has been agreed between Mike Ashley and the Newcastle potential owners. The potential new owners paid a part of the payment and have signed a contract as well. The would-be new owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent majority stakeholding of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – are simply awaiting the official confirmation from the Premier League. However, it could take some time, according to Alan Nixon. The popular journ...
Report: Euro club in talks to sign Celtic player, could face competition from Newcastle
According to reports from French media outlet Le 10 Sport, German giants Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. It has been claimed that Dortmund are looking for a replacement of Erling Haaland already. The 19-year-old striker joined Dortmund during the January transfer window and has been in sensational form. He has scored 41 goals this term but could still leave the club. He has a release clause of £63m and there is no shortage of admirers. Dortmund have earmarked Edouard as a potential replacement in case he leaves the club. Talks between the two clubs are currently underway. Edouard has scored 27 goals in 46 games for Celtic and has further provided 19 assists. Clearly he is now ready to jump the ship and play for a top European club....
‘It’s right that we allow’: Newcastle receive massive boost in the takeover process
The Newcastle United takeover process is taking a long time to reach a conclusion and quite naturally the fans are getting nervous and anxious. A deal in the region of £300 million has been agreed between Mike Ashley and the Newcastle potential owners. The deal has been agreed, while the potential new owners have signed a contract as well. The would-be new owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent majority stakeholding of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – have done their part, and are awaiting the official confirmation from the Premier League. There are objections of human rights violations and piracy against the Saudi consortium. Last week, ...
‘Hell of a player’: Some Newcastle fans react to latest transfer update
Newcastle United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. According to reports from Daily Record, the Magpies are weighing up a £25m offer for the Celtic striker. Newcastle United have scouted the Celtic striker this season who once again have enjoyed a fantastic campaign for the Bhoys. The 22-year-old is a promising young striker who is ready to take the next step in his career. The Frenchman has scored 22 goals in the Scottish Premiership and three goals in the Europa League for Celtic this season. It has been claimed that Edouard views Newcastle as an ‘attractive next step’ in his career. Many Newcastle fans believe that Edouard would be a good signing ...
