A prudent and measured blog
Newcastle United travel to Craven Cottage on May 24 for their final Premier League game of the season in MD38, facing Fulham in a push to wrap up the season with a top-half finish in the EPL table. Eddie Howe’s side enters the final matchday following a 3-1 win over West Ham United, extending their […]
Newcastle United’s owner, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has officially expanded its presence in global football after becoming an “official tournament supporter” of the FIFA World Cup. “Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an ‘official tournament supporter’ of the World Cup,” ESPN reported. The agreement further strengthens ties between PIF and FIFA as Saudi Arabia […]
Newcastle United are tracking Osasuna winger Victor Munoz as they keep working on finding a replacement for Anthony Gordon amid his expected sale to Bayern this summer. The 22-year-old Spaniard has emerged as one of the attacking names on Newcastle’s radar, according to the Mirror, although the Magpies would face strong competition for his transfer. […]
Arsenal are monitoring a potential move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali ahead of the summer transfer window. “Corriere della Sera now reports that the 26-year-old is up for sale and Arsenal are in the race for his signature,” the Mirror reported on May 19, citing the Italian outlet. The Italy international, who will miss the […]
Newcastle United have identified Manchester City backup goalie James Trafford as their leading goalkeeper target ahead of the summer transfer window, with a new report strengthening that belief. “James Trafford has emerged as the top target for Newcastle United amid concerns about their current goalkeeping options,” Football Insider reported on May 14. “The addition of […]
Newcastle United have made a late move to keep Fabian Schar at the club, despite expectations he would leave this summer. Eddie Howe himself revealed the news of Newcastle’s new contract offer to Schar, with his current deal set to expire in July. The 34-year-old defender is out of contract at the end of the […]
Newcastle United are continuing their search for a new goalkeeper, with fresh links pointing to a goalie from the German Bundesliga. According to Sky’s Florian Plettenberg, the Magpies are actively working on a deal for Werder Bremen’s Mio Backhaus and might be close to reaching a deal for their potential new No. 1 keeper. “A […]
Newcastle United could miss out on a move for a Chelsea youngster after the news of Xabi Alonso becoming their new manager emerged before the end of the season. The Magpies, who previously tracked Chelsea defender John Acheampong as part of their long-term recruitment strategy, failed to secure his transfer last summer, and that might […]
Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, adding further competition for the Magpies’ forward ahead of the summer transfer window. “PSG have entered the running to sign an ‘underrated’ Newcastle star,” Football Fancast reported on May 14. “TEAMtalk also report that PSG have held conversations over a possible move for […]
Newcastle United are planning to keep Nick Woltemade beyond the summer, despite a mixed debut campaign and losing Eddie Howe’s confidence during the second half of the season, according to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. “Newcastle United want to keep Nick Woltemade for a second season as they believe he will be more effective now that […]
Newcastle United are moving closer to securing the long-term future of Lewis Miley, with the latest reports pointing toward an extension being in the near horizon. “Lewis Miley is closing in on an agreement over a new contract at Newcastle United as they aim to end exit speculation,” Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke reported on May […]
Atletico Madrid are exploring a move for Nick Woltemade amid uncertainty over his future at Newcastle United. “Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade is reportedly unhappy at the club, and Atletico Madrid can provide an escape route for him,” Bild reported on May 13, via Football Today. The report suggests the striker could be open to […]
Newcastle United have stepped up their pursuit of AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara ahead of the summer transfer window, with the price tag already revealed. “Newcastle United have held talks with Lamine Camara’s representatives about a potential move this summer,” the Foot Mercato reported on May 15. The 22-year-old has emerged as a key target […]
Matt Targett is expected to leave Newcastle United this summer, with multiple Premier League clubs monitoring his situation. “Matt Targett’s loan move at Middlesbrough has been extended ahead of a summer move away from Newcastle United permanently,” Dominic Scurr of The Shields Gazette reported on May 7. The defender has spent the season on loan […]
Newcastle United are exploring a move for former Liverpool forward and current Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez as part of their squad rebuild in attack. “Newcastle United have Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez on their list of potential attacking targets this summer,” Football Insider reported on May 11. The 26-year-old is expected to leave Al-Hilal after falling […]
Newcastle United owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, are exploring the possibility of selling a minority stake in the club to help finance major infrastructure projects, including the revamped St James’ Park or an outright new stadium. “Newcastle United’s owners are open to selling a minority stake in the club in order to help fund […]
The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has confirmed that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund remains actively involved in running Newcastle United despite limited public presence and ongoing speculation about their lack of interest in staying in Tyneside for long. “The accusations of borderline ‘absenteeism’ levelled at PIF will only continue while they do not have a visible […]
Newcastle United are monitoring PSG striker Goncalo Ramos as they look to strengthen the forward corps this summer. “Newcastle are keeping tabs on Ramos’ availability as he struggles to nail down a consistent starting berth with the Parisians,” Football Insider reported on May 10. The striker has struggled to secure a consistent role at Paris […]
Will Osula is attracting interest ahead of the summer window, but his focus remains on staying at Newcastle United. “Will Osula is attracting attention from several Premier League clubs ahead of the summer window but is keen to stay at Newcastle United after his recent run in the team,” Football Insider reported on May 11. […]
Newcastle United returned to St James’ Park for one final time this season, with manager Eddie Howe pretty much locked into the position but still needing to do enough to convince PIF he’s the top man to be in charge of the squad. And in a matchup against a Championship-level side, the Magpies delivered their […]
Nick Woltemade is facing an uncertain future at Newcastle United after a difficult debut season in Tyneside. “Nick Woltemade has experienced an extremely difficult first season as a Newcastle United player, it would be fair to say,” Football Insider reported. The striker arrived last summer for a significant fee but has struggled to secure consistent […]
Newcastle United host West Ham United at St James’ Park on May 17 for their Premier League MD37 game, the last official match to be played in Tyneside until we all meet again within the walls of SJP in August. Eddie Howe’s side enter the match after a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, a result […]
Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar appears increasingly likely to leave the club this summer when his current contract ends, and after a season full of injury issues that have prevented him from featuring during the home stretch of the campaign. The centre-back has not played a game since January and is out of contract in […]
Newcastle United are reportedly exploring a move for Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt as part of their summer recruitment plans. The 20-year-old midfielder has impressed the Portuguese side this season following his recent move from Copenhagen, and he’s attracting enough attention from multiple Premier League clubs as to consider another transfer a real possibility. According to […]
Newcastle United have confirmed one of their players is bound to exit Tyneside this summer. The Magpies announced on Saturday, just hours before facing West Ham in their final home game of the season, that defender Emil Krafth will leave the club at the end of the campaign when his contract is completed. “Defender Emil […]