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Report suggests Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on highly rated Bundesliga attacker
Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be keen on signing the Schalke youngster Matthew Hoppe. The 20 year old American forward is rated highly at the German club and 90 min are reporting that four Premier League clubs are keen on the player. Apparently, the likes of Spurs, Southampton, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are all expected to submit offers for the player. The German club are under financial pressure because of the pandemic and the club hierarchy are looking to cash in on some of their players to ease the situation. Schalke are now looking to recoup a significant fee for the youngster who has two years left on his current deal. Hoppe has established himself as a first-team player for Schalke already and he managed to score six goals in 22 Bundesliga appearances for them l...
‘Car crash recruitment strategy’ – Some NUFC fans react to transfer links with 26-yr-old
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Watford midfielder Will Hughes. According to Alan Nixon from the Sun, the Hornets are keen on signing Isaac Hayden in a swap deal. Hayden has been one of Newcastle’s best players this past season and letting him leave could prove to be a big mistake. There is no doubt that they need to add more depth and quality in the central midfield, but they cannot afford to lose one of their best central midfielders. Steve Bruce will have to find upgrades on the likes of Jeff Hendrick and Jonjo Shelvey this summer. Hughes could prove to be a useful addition for Newcastle. The 26-year-old central midfielder scored twice in the Championship last year and he can play in multiple roles across the midfield. The Watford ace can operate in an advanced pos...
Newcastle expected to submit bid for 28-yr-old attacker in the coming days
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Portuguese international Rafa Silva this summer. According to Correio da Manha, the Premier League club are expected to submit a bid for the 28-year-old winger in the next few days. Benfica are prepared to sanction his departure this summer for around €25 million, and Newcastle have the resources to pay that kind of money for Silva. The Magpies need to add more creativity and flair to their attack, and Silva could prove to be a quality addition. The right-sided winger bagged nine goals and 10 assists across all competitions, and his productivity would be a big boost for Newcastle. The Portuguese international is at the peak of his career right now, and this is the ideal time for him to make the step up to the Premier League. His direct play...
Leeds and Newcastle in the race to sign €15m-rated ace with 10 goal contributions
Leeds United and Newcastle United are interested in signing the Brest defender Romain Perraud. According to L’Equipe (via GFFN), Southampton are apparently leading the chase to sign the 23-year-old who could cost around €15 million this summer. The defender has a contract with the French outfit until the summer of 2025 and his suitors will have to pay the asking price if they want to sign him this summer. The French outfit are under no pressure to sell the 23-year-old and they can afford to demand a premium. Southampton need to sign a quality replacement for Ryan Bertrand and Perraud certainly fits the bill. Leeds could definitely use a quality left-back signing especially with Ezgjan Alioski set to leave the club when his contract expires later this summer. Meanwhile, Newcastle Unite...
‘Good footballer’, ‘Very high ceiling’ – Some NUFC fans react after hearing 23-yr-old could join
Newcastle United are expected to complete the signing of Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic this summer. The 23-year-old Norwegian defender has been heavily linked with a move away from Parkhead in recent months. The Daily Mirror (via Chronicle) are reporting that the Magpies will sign him for a fee of around £6 million. The Celtic star has a big future ahead of him, and Newcastle manager Steve Bruce will be hoping he can help him fulfil his potential. Newcastle need defensive reinforcements this summer. Centre-back is not the only department that needs strengthening, with a right-back amongst their priorities. The reported £6 million asking price seems reasonable for a player of Ajer’s talent, and he could represent a good value signing for Newcastle. It has been a disappointing season for Celti...
Newcastle and West Ham interested in signing 30-goal attacker this summer
Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno has been linked with a move to Newcastle United and West Ham United. According to reports via calciomercato, Roma are keeping tabs on the Spanish attacker as well. Moreno has been in exceptional form for the Yellow Submarines this season and he has helped them win the Europa League. The 29-year-old striker has 30 goals and 11 assists to his name in all competitions this past season. The attacker scored a vital goal against Manchester United in the final of the Europa League earlier this month and the Spanish outfit lifted the trophy after a penalty shootout win. It is no secret that West Ham need to sign a quality striker this summer and Moreno would be a superb upgrade on Michail Antonio. The Hammers have secured European football for the next season ...
Newcastle set to return for 22-year-old January target this summer
Newcastle United are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes during the summer transfer window. According to reports, the Magpies were keen on signing the midfielder during the January transfer window, but the move did not materialise. Portuguese outlet Record claims that the Premier League side submitted an offer of a loan deal with an option to buy. Newcastle are now looking to reignite their interest in the 22-year-old and are eager to secure his signature this time around. The Portuguese outfit will demand at least €20 million for the player. The Brazilian highly rated, and the reported asking price could prove to be a bargain if he adapted to Premier League football next season. He has a contract with this Portuguese outfit until the summer of 2025, and the aski...
Newcastle make enquiry for 21-year-old defender, two other PL clubs keen
Newcastle United have reportedly enquired about Benfica defender Nuno Tavares. According to O Jogo, the 21-year-old could be available for a fee of around €15 million. Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton are also keen on the player. It is no secret that the Magpies will have to improve defensively during the summer transfer window, and signing a quality full-back should be a priority for them. Steve Bruce has had to rely on the likes of Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie as his left-backs, and Tavares could be an upgrade on both players. The highly-rated youngster has a release clause of £88 million, but Benfica are willing to sell him for far less than that. The defender can also play as a wing-back and could be very useful for Newcastle from an attacking perspective. Tavares has bagged...
Steve Bruce could look to bring in a marquee signing for Newcastle this summer
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is looking to bring in a marquee signing during the summer transfer window. According to Football Insider, Bruce could spend his entire budget on one star signing. The Magpies will then look to take advantage of the free-agent market and pull off loan deals to strengthen their squad. It will be interesting to see if Bruce can plug the gaps in Newcastle’s squad and help them push for a top-half finish next season. Newcastle will need to improve defensively and add more depth to the attacking areas. A quality winger and a striker should be a top priority for them this summer. Star players like Allan Saint-Maximin have been linked with a move away from the club and it remains to be seen whether the Magpies can convince the 24-year-old to stay beyond this s...
Newcastle looking to sign 25-yr-old Frenchman on a bargain this summer
Newcastle United are thought to be interested in signing the Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham on a free transfer. The 25-year-old central midfielder has been on their radar for quite a while and they tried to sign him during the January transfer window as well. The Celtic midfielder moved to Marseille instead on a loan deal and it has been a torrid spell for him. Ntcham has a contract with Celtic until this summer and he will move on as a free agent. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can secure his services this time around. According to Football Insider, the Magpies are keen on signing multiple central midfielders who will add goals and creativity to the side and the 25-year-old Celtic midfielder is on their radar along with Arsenal’s Joe Willock. Willock has had an outstanding l...
Predicted Newcastle XI vs Fulham: Bruce to make six changes amid injury problems
Newcastle United travel to Fulham for their final Premier League game of the season, and the Magpies will be hoping to finish the season with a win. It has been a mediocre campaign for Steve Bruce, and the fans will be expecting a quality performance today. Fulham have already been relegated and have nothing to play for, but Scott Parker will want his team to finish the season on a high note. The Londoners have lost eight of their last 10 home games in the Premier League, and Newcastle will certainly fancy their chances of winning here. The Magpies were held to a 1-1 draw against Fulham earlier in the season, and they will look to make amends this time. Newcastle have quite a few injury issues, with Isaac Hayden, Jamaal Lascelles, Karl Darlow, Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson all sidelin...
Newcastle want 25-yr-old to sort out defensive problems, Bruce a big admirer
Newcastle United are looking to sign Queens Park Rangers defender Rob Dickie this summer. According to Football Insider, the 25-year-old is a long term target for the Magpies and the Premier League club are plotting a summer raid. Steve Bruce is a big admirer of the defender who has excelled for the London club in the Championship this season. QPR are desperate to keep hold of the centre-back, but a lucrative offer from the Premier League outfit may alter their stance. Dicke is likely to be tempted if Newcastle come calling, although QPR are unlikely to allow him to leave cheaply as he contracted to them until 2024. SL View: Signing a defender should be a priority for Bruce Newcastle have been vulnerable at the back this season, conceding 62 goals in 37 Premier League matches. Signing...
