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Marseille Punishes Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg After Rejecting Newcastle Move
Newcastle United’s failed move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has produced an unexpected consequence in France, days after the midfielder performed a late U-turn on a transfer that Marseille was prepared to sanction. The 31-year-old initially appeared receptive to returning to the Premier League and playing at Newcastle, and the Magpies reached an agreement with Marseille worth […]
Newcastle Joins Inter and Roma in Chase for €15 Million Serie A Target: Report
Newcastle United’s search for offensive reinforcements has reportedly taken the club back to Italy, with the Magpies emerging as potential competition for several Serie A clubs chasing one of Hellas Verona’s most interesting young players. Tutto Mercato’s Andrea Losapio reports that Newcastle has entered the picture for Verona winger Rafik Belghali, who is expected to […]
Preseason: Newcastle vs. Bayer Leverkusen — Match Thread
Newcastle United returns to St James’ Park on Saturday to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Magpies’ penultimate friendly before the start of the new Premier League campaign. Matthias Jaissle’s side enters the game looking to respond to Wednesday’s awful 3-1 defeat to Everton, with only this matchup and a final friendly against Strasbourg on Sunday […]
Manchester United Opens Talks for Newcastle’s Lewis Hall Amid Transfer Push: Report
Newcastle United’s determination to keep Lewis Hall is facing an increasingly serious challenge, with Manchester United continuing to push for the England international despite the Magpies repeatedly insisting he is not for sale. The situation already escalated before the weekend when The Sun reported that Hall remains determined to move to Old Trafford despite Matthias […]
Bayern’s Palhinha Makes Decision on Newcastle’s Three-Year Deal After Aston Villa News
Newcastle United’s search for an experienced midfielder has already produced its share of frustration, with the Magpies pursuing several options as Matthias Jaissle attempts to add leadership to a squad barren of it. Aston Villa appeared to have moved ahead of Newcastle in the race for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha heading into the weekend. […]
Kieran Trippier Breaks Silence on Newcastle Exit With Pointed Bruno Message
Newcastle United has undergone an extraordinary facelift over the past few months, with several of the players who helped transform the club under Eddie Howe leaving Tyneside to continue their careers elsewhere. Former Magpies right back Kieran Trippier, whose deal expired at the end of last season, has now unexpectedly addressed his own departure from […]
Brighton Star Emerges as Newcastle Target After Everton Game
Newcastle United’s midfield rebuild could take an ambitious turn after Matthias Jaissle identified a Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder as a potential target. The player would be 22-year-old Cameroon international Carlos Baleba, who is considered someone the new Magpies manager admires. According to Transfermarkt, Baleba has an estimated market value of €55 million. Newcastle remain […]
Newcastle’s Jaissle Era Starts on Saturday. Here’s What We Actually Know
Preseason friendlies are supposed to be noise — low stakes, rotating lineups, results nobody remembers by September. But when a club changes manager, captain, and roughly a third of its first-choice XI in the same window, even the noise starts to mean something. Newcastle head into Saturday’s game at St. James’ Park having played Bristol […]
Newcastle Could Face Decision on Veteran as Everton’s Transfer Interest Emerges
Newcastle United has already undergone significant turnover this summer, but further sales remain possible as Matthias Jaissle assesses the squad he inherited from Eddie Howe and determines who does and who does not fit his plans. One of those decisions will involve veteran winger Jacob Murphy, with Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke reporting that Everton remains […]
Newcastle Joins Premier League Rivals in Race for £30 Million World Cup Defender
Newcastle United needs to sign one, if not two, full-backs, with that an absolute priority for the remainder of the transfer window. Matthias Jaissle is currently more than short of options on both flanks in defense, and the club is reportedly looking to strengthen both sides of its defense before the new Premier League campaign […]
Newcastle Handed New Chance to Land Former Bundesliga Target
Newcastle United could have another opportunity to pursue a player they failed to sign a few months ago. The Magpies were linked with Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss during the previous transfer window and confirmed Newcastle’s and Crystal Palace’s interest in his services, but the attacking midfielder instead remained at the Bundesliga side. Now, fresh reports […]
Newcastle Exploring Midfieldier Transfer for Matthias Jaissle’s Favorite
Newcastle United’s midfield rebuild could see Matthias Jaissle reunited with a player he knows better than anyone in Tyneside. The Magpies have been linked with several midfield targets, and needing more players at the position, there’s a chance new manager Jaissle has identified a familiar name as a priority to land before the window closes […]
Saudi Arabia Club Beats Newcastle to Manchester City’s Midfielder Transfer
Newcastle United’s search for experienced midfield reinforcements could be about to lose another potential option. According to the latest reports, Man City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is in fact on his way out of Manchester, but closing in on a move elsewhere. The Magpies have already suffered several setbacks while attempting to strengthen the midfield of […]
Newcastle’s Interest in €100 Million Bundesliga Forward Confirmed by Agent
Newcastle United has been linked with a growing number of attacking options as Matthias Jaissle and sporting director Ross Wilson consider how to keep reshaping the squad after losing their three best players this summer. One of the more ambitious names on that list, and not widely linked to the Magpies, is Bayer Leverkusen forward […]
Sporting Lisbon Makes Luis Suarez Decision Amid Newcastle Transfer Links
Newcastle United continues to be linked with attacking reinforcements as Matthias Jaissle shapes his squad for the new Premier League season. One of the Magpies’ previously reported targets, Sporting Lisbon striker Luis Suarez, has resurfaced amid uncertainty in Portugal. Following some worrying developments surrounding his situation in the Iberian club, Portuguese outlet A Bola reports […]
Newcastle’s Full Backs Get Mixed Injury Update for Premier League MD1 vs. Liverpool
Newcastle United has less than two weeks remaining before its Premier League campaign begins against Liverpool, leaving Matthias Jaissle with just a handful of preseason training reps left to get his squad healthy and ready following a disrupted summer by both transfers and injuries. According to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope and Simon Jones, the […]
New Reports Reveal Why Newcastle Fell Short in Bruno Guimaraes Transfer
Newcastle United may have secured a substantial fee for Bruno Guimaraes, but new reports suggest people from the Magpies organization believe NUFC didn’t actually come out as the winners of the summer-long saga. According to The Athletic, Newcastle’s hierarchy has accepted the club did not get its preferred result even after agreeing to sell the […]
Newcastle’s Interest in Juventus Midfielder Emerges After Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Snub
Newcastle United’s search for midfield reinforcements has taken another turn after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected a move to St. James’ Park, forcing the Magpies to consider alternatives with the Premier League opener against Liverpool rapidly approaching. According to Tutto Juve’s Mirko Di Natale, Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners is the latest player to enter Newcastle’s radar, with […]
Newcastle Defender’s Surprise Move to Germany Made Official
Newcastle United’s squad reshaping is not only about blockbuster departures and potential new arrivals. The Magpies keep looking for opportunities to give some of their younger players the regular minutes they need to continue their development. With less than three weeks until the end of the transfer window, Newcastle has sanctioned another exit. The latest […]
Newcastle Open Talks with Germany International After Contract Twist: Report
Newcastle United has reportedly stepped up its interest in Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller after opening discussions with the Germany international’s representatives. The Magpies, however, have yet to decide whether to submit a formal offer for the 25-year-old. The Magpies have been linked with Stiller throughout the summer and mostly after Sandro Tonali’s departure, and a […]
Newcastle 1-3 Everton — Match Report: Is There A Glimmer of Hope?
Newcastle United suffered the first defeat of Matthias Jaissle’s reign as Everton destroyed the Magpies with a sound 3-1 preseason victory at Murrayfield. After putting together an encouraging comeback against Valencia, Newcastle were given a much sterner examination by Premier League opposition, with Thierno Barry, Iliman Ndiaye and Tyrique George scoring for the Toffees before […]
Newcastle Transfer Opportunity Emerges as €40 Million Door Opens: Report
Newcastle United’s search for attacking reinforcements continues as Matthias Jaissle looks to reshape a squad that struggled for consistent production up front last season. With the transfer window entering its final weeks and the Premier League campaign just days away from kicking off, a new forward could now be available for the Magpies on the […]
Amar Dedic Newcastle Transfer ‘Agreed’ Pending Key Detail: Breaking
Newcastle United’s pursuit of Amar Dedic appears to have taken another significant step forward. According to SportSport’s Midhat Sljivak, the Benfica defender has reportedly agreed personal terms ahead of a potential move to St. James’ Park. “The great right-back has already agreed to the transfer and negotiations are ongoing with Benfica regarding the amount of […]
Newcastle’s Lewis Hall Reportedly Makes Transfer Decision Amid Man Utd Interest
Newcastle United’s determination to keep Lewis Hall could face its biggest test yet, with the left-back reportedly still intent on joining Manchester United despite the arrival of Matthias Jaissle. Man Utd’s interest has developed over several weeks, with Newcastle already rejecting an enquiry and maintaining publicly and privately that Hall is not for sale, per […]
Newcastle Didn’t Just Lose Bruno Guimaraes — They Lost Their Identity
For four and a half years, Bruno Guimaraes was the easiest player in the Premier League topoint to and say: that’s what Newcastle United is now. He arrived from Lyon as a mid-tablegamble and left St James’ Park as the club’s captain, its emotional center, and arguably itsmost saleable asset. Now he’s an Arsenal player, […]
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