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Report: Newcastle plot audacious managerial swoop, ready to double target’s wages
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. As per Defensa Central, the Premier League side could move for Zidane once the takeover is complete. The report claims that the potential owners believe that Zidane is the best coach in the world and they are ready to make him a huge offer in order to lure him to the Premier League. Zidane has won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid and that certainly shows he is an elite manager. The Magpies have Mauricio Pochettino and Max Allegri on their shortlist as well but Zidane is a top target and they are willing to double his wages. Real Madrid see the Frenchman as a key part of their future and they have no intention of letting him leave. Furthermore, Zidane is not keen on a move away from Santiago Be...
Newcastle want 28-yr-old at all costs, willing to pay €10m more than Euro giants
Newcastle have been linked with Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly for a while now. As per Area Napoli (via Sportwitness), the Magpies want to sign the player at all costs now. Apparently, the Premier League outfit have already been in touch with Napoli. They are aware of Real Madrid’ interest in the player and they have informed the Italian club that they are willing to pay €10m more than Los Blancos for the player. Koulibaly appears to be a top target for Newcastle this summer. Perhaps their new owners want to make a statement signing once the takeover is complete. The 28-year-old defender is a world-class player and perhaps the best centre back in the world right now after Van Dijk. He could totally transform Newcastle at the back next season. The Magpies will be hoping to bring European footba...
Report: Newcastle keen on midfield starlet who is attracted to their project
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka. As per reports (via Birmingham Mail), the player is attracted to Newcastle’s project. The Magpies are in the middle of a takeover and once the formalities are complete, they are expected to spend heavily on new players. The new owners will look to showcase their ambitions by bringing in top talents. The Villa starlet is thought to be seduced by that. Newcastle are reportedly keen on the midfielder and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a deal with their Premier League rivals. Chukwuemeka is very highly rated at Villa and it seems unlikely that they will sanction his sale to a Premier League rival. That said, Aston Villa are in danger of going down this season and if they are relegated, ...
Report: Newcastle make enquiry for 24-yr-old attacker who has played in the PL before
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the former Chelsea winger Bertrand Traore. As per Foot Mercato (via Sportwitness), the Premier League side have asked about the player. The 24-year-old has done well in France and he could prove to be a useful addition to Steve Bruce’s side. Newcastle could do with some pace and flair in their attack next season. They have Saint-Maximin on their left and Traore could lead their attack from the right. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies submit an offer for the player in the coming weeks. They should be able to tempt him back to the Premier League given their resources (when the new owners come in). The report adds that Traore is open to offers because of the competition for places in Lyon. He is not keen on being a backup. It seems that if...
Report: Newcastle ready to submit super offer in order to land 28-yr-old star
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The 28-year-old Senegalese is expected to leave the Serie A giants this summer and journalist Fabio Santini (via Sportwitness) claims that the Magpies are willing to submit a ‘super offer’ to sign him. Koulibaly is one of the best defenders in the world and he would be a tremendous signing for Newcastle if they manage to get it done. The Magpies need to tighten up at the back next season and Koulibaly could partner Schar/Lascelles at the back. He will add presence and composure to the backline. Koulibaly is an excellent reader of the game as well. He could be a Van Dijk-esque signing for the Magpies. The Dutchman completely transformed Liverpool after joining them and Koulibaly could have a similar impact. Ne...
Report: Newcastle very keen on 28-goal star who is valued at £40m
Newcastle are very keen on signing Odsonne Edouard from Celtic this summer. As per Ian McGarry (via Express), the Magpies want to invest in quality players once the takeover is complete and Edouard is a target. The Celtic star is valued at £40m but McGarry believes that the Hoops will struggle to get a fee like that in today’s market. Football clubs across the globe have suffered severe financial losses due to the current health crisis and big money signings will be harder to pull off this summer. If Newcastle manage to sign Edouard for a reasonable fee, it would be a tremendous signing for them. The Frenchman is an exceptional talent and he has shown that in the Scottish Premiership and the Europa League this season. Edouard has 28 goals to his name so far this season and he would improve...
Newcastle want two-time UCL winner, some fans react: ‘Just imagine’, ‘Would love this’
Newcastle are looking to sign the Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez this summer. According to Caracol, the Premier League side could move for the Colombian once their takeover goes through. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make an offer for Rodriguez in the coming weeks. The Colombian is a world-class player on his day and he would improve Bruce’s side a lot. Newcastle need to improve their attacking options next season and someone like Rodriguez would help them break down defences easily and turn them into a very good attacking side. A signing like this could take Bruce’s side to a whole new level. Rodriguez is a proven star and he has the quality to succeed at the highest level. Furthermore, he has the experience of winning trophies as well. The 28-year-old has won two Cham...
Report: Newcastle keeping tabs on 26-yr-old ace who could cost around €60m
Newcastle are keeping tabs on the Benfica keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. As per reports in Portugal (via 90min), the Magpies are looking at the player as a long term replacement for Martin Dubravka. The 31-year-old is Newcastle’s best player right now and he has still has a few good years left in him. That said, the Magpies could use a strong number two. Vlachodimos could be a decent addition to the side but he won’t come cheap. The keeper is highly rated at Benfica and he has a release clause of €60m. The Portuguese outfit are under no pressure to sell and Newcastle might have to trigger his release clause in order to bring him to the Premier League this summer. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make their move for the player this summer. Apparently, the Magpies value him at €20m. ...
Newcastle linked with PL forward, some of their fans react: ‘Bring back Rondon’
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo. The former Watford ace is currently on loan at Old Trafford and he has made quite the impression already. If the Magpies signed him this summer, he could be a decent attacking option for them. Newcastle need to improve their attack considerably this summer and they will need more than one striker. If they can get a top-class striker to lead the line and Ighalo as his back up, it would be the ideal scenario for them. It will be interesting to see if they can convince the former Watford star to join them. The 30-year-old is unlikely to return to Shanghai Shenhua this summer and the Chinese outfit will look to cash in on him. Once the takeover goes through, Newcastle will have the funds to move for their ta...
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...
Jesper Gronkjaer: Hakim Ziyech will succeed in Premier League with Chelsea
Jesper Gronkjaer is backing Hakim Ziyech to succeed after his £37 million ($43m) move from Ajax to Chelsea. The Blues completed a deal in late February and the 27-year-old is set to link up with his new team-mates on July 1, with the Eredivisie season cancelled amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ziyech will join a group including Filipe Luis, Bertrand Traore, Mario Melchiot, Winston Bogarde and Gronkjaer himself in making the switch to Stamford Bridge having played at the Amsterdam ArenA. Moving to the Premier League will prove a step up for Ziyech and Gronkjaer believes he is the star player from the Dutch side’s run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2018. “Ziyech was the one who has caught my eye over the past two seasons even though he wasn’t produced by Ajax’s academy,” Gronkjaer told...
‘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...
