Newcastle are thought to be keen on signing the Marseille youngster Ilyes Zouaoui. According to Daily Mail, the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are keen on the player as well. Zouaoui will be out of contract this summer and Newcastle must look to snap him up on a bargain. The French U17 international is highly talented and signing him on a free transfer would be a massive coup. With Juventus and Dortmund keen on the player, Newcastle should look to move quickly and secure his signature. Zouaoui has 15 goals and 14 assists to his name this season at the youth level for Marseille. The French outfit will not want to lose their prized asset but the final decision rests with the player. It will be interesting to see what the winger decides. A move to Newcastle United might be tempting f...
Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier League recently. His agent has now confirmed that Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on the player. He also revealed a chat with Jose Mourinho. Apparently, Osimhen wants to play regularly and his agent has informed the Spurs boss that the Lille forward won’t be a backup for Harry Kane next season. It is highly unlikely that Kane will leave Spurs this summer and therefore it seems that Osimhen’s move to Spurs is a no-goer. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle come forward with an offer now. The 18-goal star’s agent said: “We told Mourinho that if he wants Victor, will Harry Kane be leaving? If Harry Kane still plays for Tottenham will Victor play? Because he will always be benched for him. “Kane is their number one striker and he is...
Former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon has hinted that he could be open to returning to St James’ Park this summer. Previously, he revealed his love for the love and explained that he would want to play for the Magpies in future. It will be interesting to see if he gets his wish in the coming months. Rondon said (via HITC): “There was a lot of talk about what happened at Newcastle with the purchase of the Saudi group. There are a lot of rumours about the interest, but you have to wait. My present at the moment is in China. I have worked very well with Rafa for a year and a half. But you have to wait and see what happens. I would not look badly on a return to the Premier League.” Rondon spent the 2018/19 season on loan at Newcastle and he managed to impress thoroughly. Not only did he scor...
Popular pundit Paul Merson has claimed that Newcastle’s new owners would be making a mistake if they bring in Mauricio Pochettino to replace Steve Bruce. Merson claims that Newcastle need a pragmatic manager right now and Rafa Benitez would be a better option. He adds that Newcastle’s current squad are not well suited to Pochettino’s attacking football and they are much more effective when used in a defensive system. Steve Bruce has been quite defensive in his approach this season and Newcastle have done reasonably well. Similarly, Benitez is known for his pragmatic approach as well. It will be interesting to see who comes in this summer to replace Bruce. It is highly likely that the new owners will want their own candidate managing the side. Pochettino has been heavily linked with the job...
Newcastle are interested in signing the Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellestri this summer. As per Daily Mail, Premier League giants Manchester City are keen on the winger as well. Pellestri has done very well this season and his performances caught the attention of Real Madrid, Atletico and Napoli last year. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies make their move for the youngster in the coming months. Currently, City and Newcastle are in ‘hot pursuit’ of the 18-year-old according to Mail. The player has developed a lot under the management of former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan. Penarol might not want to lose a key asset like Pellestri just yet but they will be powerless to stop him if the Premier League outfits come forward with a big offer. Clubs are under a lot of financial...
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Nice defender Malang Sarr. According to Fotospor, the Magpies are keeping tabs on the 21-year-old and they could make a move for him soon. Sarr will be out of contract at the end of June and he could be snapped up on a free transfer. The Ligue 1 prospect is highly talented and it would be quite a coup if Newcastle managed to sign him on a free. It would be a tremendous bargain for them. Sarr has the potential to develop into a first team star for them. It will be interesting to see who comes in as Newcastle’s manager this summer. If they can attract the likes of Pochettino or Benitez, Sarr will certainly be tempted to join them. He would benefit from working under top class managers like that. Also, Newcastle are close to a takeover and they a...
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...
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...
Newcastle’s takeover is on the brink of being completed as the Premier League failed to find any reason to block the prospective takeover. According to a report in Football Insider, which claims the league has now fully investigated allegations linking the Saudi government to illegal streaming services. Amanda Staveley’s consortium – backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund – is close to taking control of the club from Mike Ashley. The deal has been in the pipeline for some time now, with Magpies fans desperate for a conclusion ahead of the summer transfer window. Newcastle are set to spend big in the summer transfer window, and have already been linked with a host of big-name players. And the Premier League has apparently found no reason to block the takeover after the investigat...