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Newcastle United are looking for young defensive reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window, with depth at left-back emerging as a priority area. It sounds like recurring injury concerns surrounding Lewis Hall have prompted internal discussions about bringing in competition and cover for the position next season. According to Football Insider’s Wayne Veysey, Newcastle have […]
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Newcastle United have learned their opponent for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 following Friday morning’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Eddie Howe’s side advanced from the playoff round after defeating Qarabag and now face one of Europe’s most decorated clubs in the knockout stage, in the Spanish giant FC Barcelona. The matchup will be […]
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Newcastle United are exploring defensive options ahead of the summer transfer window as one of several Premier League clubs getting ready for another squad overhaul, as is always the case in England if you want to stay competitive. With financial flexibility expected to improve and bolstering the squad depth a priority in Tyneside, attention has […]
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Newcastle United’s long-expected rebranding and change of the current (yet old-looking) club crest has taken another turn following backlash from supporters over proposed changes. The club had previously announced intentions to modernize its badge, with an early—and awful—concept circulating and leaking amid internal presentations and fan consultations. According to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail, […]
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Newcastle United are unlikely to bring back academy product Elliot Anderson this summer as Manchester City have emerged as favourites to sign the midfielder, according to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke. O’Rourke reported that Newcastle are “down the pecking order” in the race to bring the 23-year-old back to St James’ Park after being forced to […]
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Newcastle United advanced to the Champions League last 16 with a 3–2 win over Qarabag at St James’ Park, completing a 9–3 aggregate demolition after last week’s 6–1 victory in Baku. Eddie Howe made seven changes in the XI from the 2–1 Premier League defeat at Manchester City, but the Magpies’ were quickly in control […]
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Newcastle United are preparing for another busy summer window as they look to build on domestic progress and, hopefully, a deep Champions League run. Several key players have drawn attention from rival Premier League clubs during the past few months, and according to TEAMtalk, Newcastle have made it clear that Anthony Gordon will not leave […]
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Newcastle United return to St James’ Park on Tuesday night for the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff against Qarabag FK in a formality-match before knowing their Round of 16 opponent. Newcastle hold a 6-1 aggregate lead after last week’s first leg in Baku, where Anthony Gordon scored four goals and Malick […]
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Newcastle United continue planning for the summer transfer window with several squad decisions under review following a subpar league campaign and a strong yet still-up-in-the-air European run. Among the players drawing more and more outside attention each passing day is striker Nick Woltemade, who joined the club last summer from Stuttgart on a long-term contract […]
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James Trafford is leaning toward a move to Aston Villa rather than Newcastle United if he leaves Manchester City this summer, according to Football Insider. “James Trafford is prioritising a move to Aston Villa over Newcastle United this summer, sources have told Football Insider,“ Wayne Veysey reported on Thursday. The 23-year-old goalkeeper returned to the […]
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Newcastle United would consider selling Nick Woltemade this summer if the right offer arrives, according to a report from talkSPORT’s Jack Johnson and Alex Crook. The German striker joined the Magpies in August for £69 million from Stuttgart, replacing Alexander Isak after his record-breaking move to Liverpool. The fee, which marked a club-record investment, seemed […]
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Newcastle United’s run of three straight away wins came to an end at the Etihad Stadium, as expected, with Manchester City beating the Magpies 2–1 to move within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal while NUFC dropped to the most-mediocre 10th place in the table. Eddie Howe’s side, fresh from a 6–1 Champions League […]
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Newcastle United returned from Baku with a commanding 6–1 first-leg advantage over Qarabag in the Champions League play-off, fueled by Anthony Gordon’s four-goal performance. The result placed Newcastle in control of the matchup and pretty much locked their place in the Round of 16, but a brief on-field discussion between Gordon and captain Kieran Trippier […]
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Newcastle United travel to the nightmarish Etihad Stadium on Saturday night to face Manchester City in MD27. Newcastle arrive on the back of three consecutive away wins in three different competitions, which is great if not taking into account that they simply lost their superpowers the minute they step into the Cityzens’ ground. Anyway, the […]
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Newcastle United are again monitoring Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford’s situation ahead of the next transfer window after failing to secure the goalie last summer. The 23-year-old joined Manchester City from Burnley, choosing the Cityzens over the Magpies in a last-minute plot twist. Too bad for Trafford, he seemingly made the wrong decision as he’s […]
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Newcastle United are exploring a summer move for Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini as they keep looking for options to bolster their midfield, according to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke. O’Rourke reported that Newcastle could pursue Pellegrini instead of attempting to bring back Elliot Anderson, with the Magpies evaluating alternatives to the former academy product ahead of […]
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Newcastle United delivered one of their most explosive European games in recent memory on Wednesday night, racing into a commanding lead against Qarabag in the Champions League play-off first leg with a dominant first half that pretty much secured the Magpies’ place in the Round of 16. Anthony Gordon struck four times before the break, […]
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Newcastle United are considering signing a new striker this summer, with Nick Woltemade’s long-term future already uncertain, according to a report by Football Insider’s Wayne Veysey. Veysey wrote that Newcastle have made acquiring a centre-forward a top priority ahead of next season and could be open to selling Woltemade despite signing him only last year. […]
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Newcastle United secured their place in the Champions League knockout phase with a 6–1 first-leg victory over Qarabag at the Tofik Bakhramov Stadium, pretty much sealing a Round of 16 clash against Chelsea or Barcelona. Anthony Gordon scored four times in a first-half blitz as Eddie Howe’s side overwhelmed the Azerbaijani champions, putting themselves in […]
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Newcastle United are preparing plans to reshape their attacking options this summer and are monitoring Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson, according to a report by Sports Boom’s Ekrem Konur. The report said Eddie Howe’s scouting team is tracking the 22-year-old as they look to address the issues and depth on the right wing ahead of […]
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Newcastle United travel to Baku on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff against Qarabag FK. The Magpies advanced from the league phase and will try to get a positive result away from home to take back to St James’ Park for the return leg. Eddie Howe’s side are winless […]
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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe confirmed a season-ending injury for one of his defenders on Tuesday. According to Howe, speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League playoff first leg against Qarabag, Emil Krafth is likely out for the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery. Krafth, in turn, has been removed from the club’s European […]
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Eddie Howe said on Friday that he feels sympathy for managers fired last week amid another round of Premier League sackings, while acknowledging the pressures that come with the role. Nottingham Forest parted ways with Sean Dyche shortly after their 0–0 draw with Wolves, while Thomas Frank lost his job at Tottenham following a 2–1 […]
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Newcastle United will host Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round, setting up a rematch of their recent Carabao Cup semi-final meeting. The draw, conducted live ahead of Brentford’s fourth-round tie with Macclesfield on Monday, paired Newcastle with Pep Guardiola’s side in what stands as one of the headliners of the fifth round. The […]
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Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has confirmed that Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes has rejected the chance to switch nations and will instead stay put within the England ranks ahead of the World Cup. Barnes, 28, qualifies for representing Scotland but has one senior England cap and has scored 12 goals for Newcastle this season. […]
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