Newcastle United
Report: Newcastle United identify a striker who is on loan at another PL club
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle United are interested in signing Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle could make a move for the striker this summer if their proposed takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund goes through. The 30-year-old striker joined Manchester United on loan from Chinese Super League club Shenhua in the January transfer window until the end of the season. Stats Ighalo has played 61 minutes in the Premier League, and has scored two goals and provided one assist in three Europa League matches for United so far this season, according to WhoScored. Underwhelming signing for Newcastle United? With Joelinton struggling to score goals for Newcastle this season, it is clear that the Magpies need to sign...
Newcastle United reportedly facing Manchester City competition for defender
Newcastle United’s reported quest to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Tanguy Kouassi has just become more difficult, as they seem to to be facing competition from Premier League rivals Manchester Ciy. Le10 Sport recently reported that Newcastle wanted to sign Kouassi on a free transfer once the takeover is complete. The 17-year-old defender is out of contract at the French club this summer, and no new deal is in place yet. However, Premier League giants and defending champions City have now entered the race, according to another report in the French report. Soccer Link has claimed that City have made contact regarding the teenager, with technical director Txiki Begiristain having been in touch with the defender’s entourage. Need to find more established players Kouassi is a very talented ...
Another Premier League player tests positive for novel coronavirus
A third first-team player from Brighton & Hove Albion tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, the Premier League club’s chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed. Two Brighton players had contracted the novel coronavirus in March and April and the latest positive result could cast doubts on the Premier League’s plans to resume the season that has been suspended due to the pandemic. Clubs are due to meet on Monday to further discuss “Project Restart” which envisages a return to play in June once given the green light from government, with the remaining 92 matches held behind closed doors at neutral venues. “It is a concern. Unfortunately we’ve had a third player test positive yesterday,” Barber told Sky Sports on Sunday. “So despite all of the measures that we’ve been taking over the ...
Report: Celtic target’s father is pushing him to join Newcastle this summer
Former Newcastle player Laurent Robert wants his son to join the Magpies this summer. Montpellier attacker Thomas Robert will be a free agent soon and his father wants him to join Newcastle on a free transfer. The player is thought to be a target for Celtic and Rangers as well. The 19-year-old is highly rated in France and he could prove to be a solid addition for Newcastle, especially on a free. Chronicle claims that Laurent is pushing his son to complete a move to the North-East. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make their move for the player in the coming weeks. It would be a good long term investment for them. If they can nurture the youngster properly over the next few seasons, Robert could develop into a first-team star for them. The move could end up saving Newcastle milli...
Report: What Massimiliano Allegri camp think of Newcastle United speculation
According to The Chronicle (12:29pm, May 9, 2020), Massimiliano Allegri’s camp have dismissed talks about the Newcastle United managerial role. It has been reported that Allegri’s camp “insist” that these talks are just “rumour”. According to a recent report in The London Evening Standard, Newcastle’s prospective new owners, PCP Capital Partners, a Saudi Arabia-backed consortium, have identified the Italian tactician as a managerial target. Blockbuster managerial appointment Allegri is one of the best managers in the world, and was hugely successful during his time at Italian and European giants Juventus. The 52-year-old won the Scudetto five time and the Coppa Italia on four occasions with Juve, and also guided the Bianconeri to the final of the Champions League in 2015 and 2017. Allegri ...
Gary Neville shares his thoughts on prospective NUFC takeover
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are set to takeover Newcastle United in a £300 million deal, with an official announcement expected before the end of this month. Magpies owner Mike Ashley has been in charge of the club since 2007, and he isn’t popular with the fans for plenty of reasons. Newcastle supporters can’t wait for the PiF to take over the club despite Amnesty International’s and beIN Sports’ protests. Saudi’s human rights records and alleged support of broadcasting piracy have both threatened to block the deal from going through, with the kingdom’s attempt to own Newcastle widely dubbed “sportswashing”. Despite the concerns, the Premier League is expected to approve the takeover, and it’s believed the Directors’ and Owners’ test will be passed. Sky Sports pundit and Manchest...
‘He should be a top priority’ – Ameobi reveals what NUFC owners must do after takeover
Former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has claimed that the new owners should look to sort out Matty Longstaff’s future as soon as the takeover is complete. He said (quotes via Chronicle): “All the staff here want Matty to sign a contract. The likes of Matty is a product of Newcastle, it should be one of the top priorities should the new owners come in. We have to keep the players that we have. He should be a top priority. We need to lock him down for the future.” The midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The 20-year-old is out of contract in June and a new deal has not been agreed yet. Losing Longstaff for free this summer would be a huge mistake from Newcastle. The youngster is a prodigious talent and Newcastle would be missing out on a...
‘I will take it’: South American star open to making a comeback with Newcastle United
In an interview with The Mirror, Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon has said that he would be open to making a comeback with Newcastle United in the future. The 30-year-old spent the previous campaign on loan with the Magpies from West Bromwich Albion and he caught the eye with 11 goals and seven assists from 32 league appearances. Initially, he struggled to make an impression under then-manager Rafael Benitez but he gradually picked up his form and made regular goalscoring contributions in the second half of the season. As a result, the Tyneside outfit finished 11 points ahead of the relegation places and Rondon became a fan favourite because of his consistent displays alongside Ayoze Perez in the final months of the campaign. Much has changed since then with Benitez and Rondon having move...
Report: £27m player will join Newcastle United… only on one condition
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal will join Newcastle United in the summer transfer window if Massimiliano Allegri becomes the club’s new manager. The report in the Spanish news outlet has reported that Newcastle are interested in signing Vidal from Barcelona this summer. However, according to the report, the 32-year-old midfielder will make the switch to the Magpies only if his former Juventus boss Allegri is appointed as the Premier League club’s boss. Stats Vidal has been on the books of Barcelona since the summer of 2018 when he moved from Bayern Munich for a transfer fee reported by The Guardian to be worth £27 million. According to WhoScored, the Chile international midfielder made 22 starts and 11 substitute appearances in La Liga for Barca last season,...
Tottenham Hotspur now reportedly facing Newcastle competition for ‘top class’ defender
According to 90min. Newcastle United are interested in signing Jamal Lewis for Norwich City in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Lewis is among a number of British players who are of interest to Newcastle’s prospective new owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Competition for Tottenham Hotspur Newcastle’s reported interest in Lewis means that Tottenham are facing competition for the 22-year-old left-back. According to Bild, Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho wants to bring the youngster to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer. Stats According to WhoScored, Lewis has made 16 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Norwich so far this season, scoring one goal in the process. During the 2018-19 campaign, the youngster provided four assis...
MOTD pundit’s reply as Alan Shearer makes Mbappe to NUFC claim
Newcastle United have been tipped to become the new Manchester City after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover goes through, with a major squad overhaul expected this summer. The Financial Fair Play rule is expected to be relaxed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and the would-be Magpies owners will most likely take massive advantage of the opportunity. Big names have already been linked with Newcastle, with Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho said to be on their radar as they look to land Mauricio Pochettino as manager. Toons legend Alan Shearer reckons St. James’ Park could attract someone like Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe post-takeover, but Ian Wright doesn’t think so. However, the Arsenal legend believes a resurgent Manchester United might be able to...
Darren Bent believes Newcastle United could move for Bournemouth trio after takeover
Speaking to Football Insider, Darren Bent has suggested that Newcastle United could strengthen their squad during the summer with the purchase of three Bournemouth players. The Magpies are close to a takeover from PCP Capital Partners, who are backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund and there have been suggestions that the club could recruit a number of top-class players. Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho are some of the high-profile names , who have been linked but Bent feels the Magpies should also look into the quality Premier League talent available in mid-table sides. He added to give the example of Bournemouth and highlighted that Ryan Fraser, Callum Wilson and Nathan Ake could be available for purchase, should the Cherries get relegated from the top-fli...
