Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers have pulled out of the Newcastle takeover. The Saudi-backed group have issued a statement claiming that the delay in proceedings have forced them to back out of the move. The statement read: “With a deep appreciation for the Newcastle community and the significance of its football club, we have come to the decision to withdraw our interest in acquiring Newcastle United Football Club. “We do so with regret, as we were excited and fully committed to invest in the great city of Newcastle and believe we could have returned the club to the position of its history, tradition and fans’ merit. “Ultimately, during the unforeseeably prolonged process, the commercial agreement between the Investment Group and the Clu...
Tottenham have been linked with the Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson recently. Sky Sports reporter Jamie Weir is now claiming that the Londoners are considering a bid for the striker. They could also look to sweeten the deal for the Cherries by offering them a player on loan. Apparently, West Ham and Newcastle are keen on the player as well. Wilson has done well in the Premier League over the years and he could prove to be a good addition to Mourinho’s attack. He could be the back up for Kane during rotation and injuries. Spurs have struggled without Kane this season and they need to add more options to their side before the start of the next season. Wilson is an accomplished Premier League striker who will add goals and pace to their side. It will be interesting to see if they can agree ...
Newcastle and Aston Villa are thought to be interested in signing the QPR youngster Eberechi Eze. The 22-year-old managed to light up the Championship this past season and his performances have caught the attention of the Premier League clubs. As per Guardian, West Ham are keen on the youngster as well. It will be interesting to see if the likes of Newcastle or Villa make their move for him in the coming weeks. They need someone like Eze in their attack next season. The 22-year-old can play as a left-sided forward or as a number ten. He has 14 goals and 8 assists to his name this past season and he would improve the likes of Newcastle and Villa going forward. Guardian claims that QPR are holding out for a fee of around £20m. Newcastle and Aston Villa should be able to afford that kind...
Newcastle are keen on signing the Roma striker Patrik Schick this summer. As per Daily Mail, the striker is a top target for the Magpies. Newcastle are thought to be looking at Norwich’s Todd Cantwell as well. Both players would improve them immensely in attack and it will be interesting to see if they can pull off those signings in the coming weeks. Currently, all of their plans are on hold because of the takeover issue. Unless the takeover goes through, Newcastle won’t be able to spend heavily on new players. It remains to be seen whether Ashley is successful in selling the club this summer. Schick was on loan at Leipzig this past season and he managed to impress in the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old has scored 10 goals in 15 starts for the German side. Meanwhile, Cantwell had a promising d...
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move away from the Italian club for a while now. As per Calciomercato, Everton and Newcastle are interested in the player along with Manchester United. Rabiot is not a key player for Juventus and he needs to leave in order to play week in week out. A move to Everton or Newcastle could be ideal for him. The 25-year-old has made just 19 starts in Serie A so far this season. Both clubs could use someone like Rabiot in their midfield. Everton have already bid for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg but the Saints midfielder prefers to join Spurs. Rabiot could be his alternative for the Toffees. Carlo Ancelotti has worked with the Frenchman at PSG and he will know all about the player’s strengths and weaknesses. He could be the man to unlock Rabiot’s p...
Newcastle are keen on signing the Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic this summer. The 22-year-old is not a key player for Zinedine Zidane’s team and a loan move away from Bernabeu might be ideal for him right now. Newcastle are in desperate need of a top-class striker and the signing of Jovic could benefit all parties. Jovic would get to play regularly at a high level and Newcastle will be able to upgrade on Carroll/Joelinton as well. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies make their move for the Serbian in the coming weeks. As per Shields Gazette, a loan move for the former Bundesliga star is being considered by the club right now. It would be a major coup for Newcastle if they manage to pull this off. The Serbian was highly rated across Europe before his move to Real Madrid. If he can ...
Newcastle are interested in signing the Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull. As per the Chronicle, Celtic are keen on the player as well and Newcastle have checked him out a number of times this past season. The 21-year-old was expected to sign for Celtic last summer but the move fell through because of an injury. The report adds that Steve Nickson, Newcastle’s head of recruitment, likes the player and he could be signed for a fee of around £3m. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make a move for the player in the coming months. The reported fee should not be a problem for them at all. Also, they can offer him more money than Celtic. The chance to play for a Premier League club might tempt the player. Furthermore, Newcastle are in the middle of a takeover and their potent...
Newcastle and West Ham have joined the race to sign the Serie A defender Omar Colley. Both clubs could use some defensive quality next season and Colley’s performances have caught their eye. As per Sun (via the Chronicle), Southampton are leading the chase for the defender right now. It will be interesting to see if West Ham or Newcastle make an approach for the 27-year-old soon. All three clubs will have to act quickly in order to beat the competition for Colley’s services. It remains to be seen who makes the first formal offer for the defender. Colley has the physical attributes to succeed in English football and if a concrete offer comes along, he is likely to be tempted to move. The chance to play in the Premier League will be hard to turn down. Also, the likes of Newcastle, Southampto...
Tottenham star Serge Aurier has returned home to France to be by his mother’s side following the tragic death of his brother earlier this week. Christopher Aurier, 26, was reportedly shot in the stomach outside Kin’s nightclub in Tolouse around 5am on Monday morning. Aurier shared a heartfelt picture on Instagram on Friday of him embracing his mother, as the family continue to mourn Christopher’s death. The Ivorian international revealed he learned of the news after being sent a tweet by a friend and had to break the news to his mother. But despite the pain of the situation, Aurier insists he does not feel any ‘hatred’ towards the killer. Speaking to French publication La Depeche, Aurier said: ‘It was 7am. I was in bed at home when a friend sent me the image of a tweet. ‘I asked if he was ...
Newcastle are thought to be keen on signing the Marseille defender Bouna Sarr. As per Gazette, the 28-year-old will be available for transfer this summer and he will cost around £13.6 million. Atletico Madrid, Arsenal and Southampton are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies can sign the experienced right back in the coming months. They need to improve their backline and Sarr would be a good addition for them. The player is likely to be tempted if a Premier League club comes calling. Newcastle can offer him a much bigger platform and they can offer him a pay rise as well. Also, if their takeover goes through, Newcastle will have an ambitious project at their disposal as well. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the competition for Sarr now...