A prudent and measured blog
Newcastle United return from the international break to host Manchester City at St James’ Park on Saturday evening. Eddie Howe’s side are looking to end a run of two straight league defeats, while City aim to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. Newcastle’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford before the break left them 14th in the […]
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Craig Hope has reported in the Daily Mail’s Newcastle Confidential that Eddie Howe is not under pressure at Newcastle United, even with the club sitting 14th in the Premier League and coming off consecutive defeats. Answering a reader question about Howe’s job security, Hope wrote: “No, and nor should he be.” Hope added that Howe […]
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Former Manchester United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown has underlined Tino Livramento’s focus going forward. According to Brown, Livramento’s sole focus is on recovering from a knee injury and returning to action for Newcastle United and England, despite continuing noise about interest from Manchester City. Brown told Football Insider that Man City “would love […]
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Newcastle United are exploring a move for Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, with Football Insider’s Mick Brown reporting that the club is monitoring his contract situation ahead of a potential January transfer. Brown wrote that Newcastle are “working on further strengthening defence with Oscar Mingueza” and that “sources told Football Insider that Newcastle are monitoring […]
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Newcastle United have opened talks with Sven Botman over a new long-term contract as the club looks to shut down growing interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, according to Football Insider’s Mick Brown. Botman has dealt with injuries during his time on Tyneside, but he has returned to regular action this season and remains an […]
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Newcastle United are preparing to move for Palmeiras midfielder Allan Elias as the Brazilian club braces for formal offers from Europe, according to Bolavip’s Romario Junior. Allan has emerged as one of the standout young players at Palmeiras after breaking into the first team earlier this year, making 48 appearances and contributing eight goals despite […]
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Newcastle United have reopened communication with the advisers of Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as the 23-year-old pushes for a January move, according to a report from Team Talk’s Fraser Fletcher. Trafford’s return to the Etihad over the summer came after City activated a buy-back clause that blocked Newcastle’s attempted £20 million agreement with Burnley, […]
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Newcastle United have been scouting Everton midfielder James Garner, according to a report from The Chronicle’s Lee Ryder. Ryder revealed that “Newcastle United have checked out Everton star James Garner in recent weeks — but no serious talks between the two clubs have taken place at this stage.” The insider added that the 24-year-old defensive […]
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Newcastle United are set to battle several European giants for AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, according to a report from the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope wrote that “Newcastle are ready to compete with Europe’s top clubs for AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit.” The 19-year-old has been compared to Barcelona’s Pedri by Netherlands manager Ronald […]
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Newcastle United’s training ground redevelopment remains in planning limbo, with no formal application yet filed, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Responding to a fan question in his mailbag, Waugh wrote that “a new training ground also requires planning permission — and it has not yet been applied for, as far as I am aware.” […]
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Newcastle United’s ownership remains fully behind Eddie Howe despite growing pressure after suffering another Premier League defeat before the international break, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. “The immediate message emerging from the top of the club after the weekend did not hint at panic,” Waugh wrote. “Howe is very much being backed to find […]
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It’s fair to say Newcastle United aren’t enjoying the best days of left-wingers Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes. That said, the Magpies are not expected to prioritize a new left winger in the upcoming transfer window, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. In response to a fan question in his mailbag, Waugh wrote that “left […]
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Newcastle United have opened initial talks with Sven Botman over a new contract, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that “Newcastle have begun early discussions with Sven Botman’s camp over a new contract, but it could be a little while before an agreement is reached.” He added that “relations between new sporting […]
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Newcastle United’s travel troubles deepened with a 3–1 defeat to Brentford, extending their winless Premier League away run to nine games. Harvey Barnes gave Eddie Howe’s side an early lead, but defensive errors and a red card for Dan Burn condemned them to another damaging loss. Barnes opened the scoring in the 27th minute, twisting […]
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Newcastle United remain calm regarding Sandro Tonali’s long-term future, according to a new report from the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope wrote that “Newcastle did not know if Sandro Tonali wanted a new deal, and as such formal talks were not taking place.” He added that the midfielder’s current contract “runs to, in effect, 2030,” […]
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Newcastle United travel to the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday to face Brentford in a bottom-half Premier League clash. The hosts sit 12th with 13 points, one ahead of Eddie Howe’s side, who at least restored a bit of momentum in midweek European play. The Magpies bounced back from a poor performance at West Ham […]
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FC Copenhagen are exploring a possible move for Newcastle United defender Emil Krafth, according to a report from the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope wrote that “FC Copenhagen are interested in signing Newcastle defender Emil Krafth, Confidential can reveal.” The Danish champions “are said to be monitoring the 31-year-old’s situation and could make a move […]
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Yoane Wissa’s Newcastle United debut has been delayed again, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that “Yoane Wissa will NOT make his Newcastle debut at former club Brentford this weekend, as was previously mooted.” The insider went on to reveal that “the timeframe on the striker’s comeback has been revised and, while […]
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Newcastle United are exploring future moves for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, according to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke. O’Rourke reported that Newcastle “could sign [the] ‘huge’ striker for well below his £87million release clause,” with club sources indicating they will continue to monitor the player ahead of future windows. Aghehowa, 21, is under contract with Porto […]
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Newcastle United earned their third consecutive Champions League victory with a 2–0 win over Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park on Wednesday, moving within reach of the knockout stage. After Sunday’s poor Premier League defeat at West Ham, Eddie Howe’s side produced a truly assertive response. Dan Burn opened the scoring in the 12th minute, […]
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Newcastle United have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign Brentford striker Igor Thiago, according to Caught Offside. The outlet wrote that “Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa are all monitoring his situation closely,” but “Newcastle are believed to be leading the chase.” The Magpies are reportedly preparing a €40 million bid to secure […]
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Newcastle United return to Champions League action on Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park, seeking a third straight group-stage win after back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Union SG and Benfica. Eddie Howe’s side sit in the top two of the standings on goal difference, with six points from three matches and ranked eighth in […]
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According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Wilson has been auditing the contract lengths and terms across the first team since his arrival last month. While Newcastle remain in a strong position regarding Sandro Tonali’s long-term deal — which quietly runs through 2029 with an option for 2030 — attention has now shifted to senior figures […]
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