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PIF Set to Build Club Network Involving Newcastle
Newcastle United staff have been informed internally about plans for expansion into a multi-club structure under PIF ownership, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that “Newcastle staff have been told to prepare for expansion into a multi-club model, in the biggest indicator yet that a Saudi-owned network will enter mainland Europe.” Hope […]
Manchester United Reportedly Set to Bid for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali
Manchester United have placed Sandro Tonali high on their shortlist ahead of a planned midfield overhaul in the summer transfer window, according to a report by The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath. McGrath reported that Tonali is expected to be the main saga around Newcastle’s transfer next summer, mostly because of the hint thrown out by Tonali’s […]
Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle — Match Report: Sacked In the Morning
Newcastle United secured their third Premier League away victory of the season on Tuesday, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 in North London to snap a run of four league matches without a win. The result further deepened the crisis for Spurs boss Thomas Frank, whose side slipped to 16th and was steadily booed by home supporters, […]
Newcastle Reportedly Set New Stadium Capacity Thereshold
Newcastle United have accepted that a new stadium would not exceed a capacity of 70,000, according to a report by the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that internal modelling has placed an upper limit on any new ground below the figure many supporters had hoped for. “Newcastle have finally committed to what Confidential has […]
Newcastle Out of Transfer Race for Young Reims Midfielder: Report
Newcastle United will not sign Patrick Zabi after the midfielder opted to remain in France, according to a report by the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that Newcastle had worked on a potential deal for the 19-year-old Reims midfielder ahead of the deadline. “Newcastle have missed out on the signing of Patrick Zabi, the […]
Tottenham vs. Newcastle — Eddie Howe: Match Preview
Newcastle United travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night to face Tottenham Hotspur in MD26. The Magpies arrive on the back of a 3-2 home defeat to Brentford, their third straight Premier League loss and fifth consecutive match without a win in all competitions, and with manager Eddie Howe under very serious pressure. […]
Eddie Howe Reveals Stance on His Future at Newcastle
Eddie Howe confirmed on Monday that he will walk away from his role as Newcastle United manager the moment he no longer believes he is the right person to lead the club. Following a ridiculously bad run of results, including endless Premier League losses and elimination from the Carabao Cup, Howe is starting to feel […]
Newcastle Planning Summer Rebuild After Blank January Window: Report
Newcastle United are preparing for an active summer transfer window after failing to add any new players in January, according to a report by The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Waugh reported that the club’s priority is “improving and refreshing a first XI that has not been significantly reinforced through signings since the summer of 2023,” with […]
Newcastle 2-3 Brentford — Match Report: Has Eddie Howe Run His Course?
Newcastle United’s defensive issues and inability to hold leads resurfaced as they lost 3–2 to Brentford at St James’ Park, their third straight Premier League defeat. Sven Botman put Newcastle ahead with a header from a Bruno Guimaraes corner on 24 minutes, but the pattern of surrendering leads quickly returned to SJP. Vitaly Janelt equalized […]
Newcastle Reportedly Set Nine-Figure Asking Price for Sandro Tonali
Newcastle United have set a high asking price for Sandro Tonali ahead of the summer transfer window after rejecting speculation around a late January move, according to a report by Metro’s Louis Sealey. Sealey reports that Newcastle have “slapped a huge asking price” on the midfielder amid expected interest from Arsenal and Chelsea once the […]
Newcastle vs. Brentford — Eddie Howe: Match Preview
Newcastle United return to St James’ Park on Saturday evening to face Brentford in a must-win match for Eddie Howe to keep his seat cool and for the Geordies to keep alive that one-percent-chance hope of still making the Champions League by finishing inside the top five. Newcastle come into the match after crashing out […]
Newcastle Monitoring Sandro Tonali After Interaction with Pep Guardiola
Sandro Tonali’s frustration following Newcastle United’s recent run of form has drawn internal attention, according to a report by the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that Tonali declined a request to speak in the mixed zone at the Etihad Stadium after Newcastle’s EFL Cup defeat to Manchester City, before making an audible remark reflecting […]
Newcastle Complete Defender Sale on Verge of January’s Transfer Deadline
Jamaal Lascelles has completed a permanent move from Newcastle United to Leicester City, ending more than a decade at St James’ Park. The 32-year-old centre back was made available for transfer despite Newcastle’s defensive injuries, with Fabian Schar ruled out until April following ankle surgery. Lascelles made 253 appearances for Newcastle after joining from Nottingham […]
Newcastle Insider Shares Injury Update on Lewis Miley, Anthony Gordon
Lewis Miley’s recent injury is not believed to be a knee issue, according to a report by the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that Miley took “a knee to his thigh” during Newcastle’s match in Paris and has since been dealing with a dead leg affecting movement around the knee area. “Lewis Miley’s injury […]
EFL Cup — Man City 3-1 (5-1 agg.) Newcastle — Match Report: Season Down to FA Cup
Manchester City ended Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup title defense without giving the Alfa a chance. Pep Guardiola defeated the Magpies 3–1 on the night and 5–1 on aggregate at the Etihad, where Eddie Howe and the Geordies simply don’t know how to kick a ball at. Howe’s side needed a dramatic turnaround, yes, but conceded […]
EFL Cup – Man City vs. Newcastle – Eddie Howe: Match Preview
Newcastle United travel to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night for the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester City. The Magpies face a significant task after losing the first leg 2-0 at St James’ Park, where goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo gave City control of the tie. Eddie Howe’s side […]
Newcastle Could Bring Fan Favorite Back for Free
Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Club America and is now a free agent after a racist incident involving his children, the Mexican club confirmed on Saturday. The 28-year-old forward signed a two-year deal with Club America last August and made 15 appearances before his departure was announced following their 2-0 win over […]
Newcastle Bracing for Last-Minute January Transfer Window Sale
Jamaal Lascelles could leave Newcastle United before the transfer deadline, with multiple Championship clubs making late enquiries for the centre back, according to Sky Sports’ Mark McAdam. McAdam reported on Saturday evening that interest has increased around the 32-year-old as Newcastle weigh squad changes ahead of the summer. “Leicester City & Birmingham are two of […]
Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle — Match Report: Mid-Table Nightmare
Newcastle United’s return to Premier League action ended in frustration as Liverpool stormed back to earn a 4–1 comeback win at Anfield. The Magpies have now dropped 16 points from winning positions in the league, keeping just two clean sheets in their last 17 games. Eddie Howe’s boys made a promising start but left Merseyside […]
Newcastle Insider Shares Last-Minute January Window Transfer Update
Newcastle United remain active in the final days of the January transfer window as they continue efforts to sign a defender, according to a report by the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported that Newcastle are “still working in the hope of bringing in a defender during the remaining days of the window,” with Eddie […]
Liverpool vs. Newcastle — Eddie Howe: Match Preview
Newcastle United travel to Anfield on Saturday night to face Liverpool for MD 24 of the Premier League season. Newcastle enter the weekend ninth in the table after back-to-back league matches without a goal, including a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa. That result came with Bruno Guimaraes sidelined, though the midfielder returned to the […]
Newcastle Draw Qarabag in Champions League Play-Offs
Newcastle United have been drawn against Qarabag in the Champions League knockout phase play-offs, setting up a two-legged tie next month for a place in the Round of 16. The draw took place on Friday morning in Nyon, Switzerland, and paired Eddie Howe’s side with the Azerbaijani champions after Newcastle finished 12th in the 36-team […]
Newcastle Receive Concerning Joelinton News
Joelinton is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a groin injury, with Newcastle United seeking further medical clarity, Eddie Howe said before the Magpies’ Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Joelinton was forced off in the 48th minute of Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa and will miss Wednesday’s trip to Paris. “Joe won’t […]
UCL — PSG 1-1 Newcastle — Match Report: To the Playoffs Magpies Go
Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain finished all square in Paris, both sides ultimately missing out on the Champions League’s automatic last-16 berths after a high-stakes draw at Parc des Princes. Newcastle showed character in hostile territory, but results elsewhere left them facing a two-legged playoff in February, adding more stress to a squad already under […]
UCL — PSG vs. Newcastle — Eddie Howe: Match Preview
Newcastle United travel to Paris on Wednesday to face Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the final round of the Champions League league phase. Newcastle sit seventh in the standings on 13 points after a 3-0 home win over PSV Eindhoven last week, a result that secured at least a play-in place. A […]