Newcastle have placed sporting director Dan Ashworth on garden leave as Manchester United prepare to formalise their efforts to take him to Old Trafford. It is understood the 52-year-old has stepped away from his duties at St James’ Park having told the ownership group that he wants to accept the Red Devils’ overtures. New Manchester […]
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Eddie Howe admits ‘disjointed’ Newcastle are going through challenging spell
Eddie Howe has challenged his players to ride out the wave of chaos which has engulfed the club as Newcastle attempt to rediscover their best form. The Magpies sailed serenely through last season as they gatecrashed the Premier League’s top four to secure a first Champions League adventure for two decades. This time around, Howe’s […]
Matt Ritchie rescues Newcastle a point against former club Bournemouth
Substitute Matt Ritchie came to Newcastle’s rescue as they fought back twice to snatch a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in an incident-packed Premier League game at St James’ Park. Ritchie had only been on the pitch for seconds when he scored in stoppage time, cancelling out Antoine Semenyo’s stunning strike just as it looked like […]
Manchester United seeking to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth
Manchester United are hoping to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth, the PA news agency understands. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake of the Old Trafford giants and take control of football operations is expected to be completed next week. The Ineos chairman’s determination to hit the ground running […]
Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth – reports
Manchester United have made an approach to Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth, according to reports. The Athletic has reported the 52-year-old has notified Newcastle he has been approached by the Red Devils but there has been no formal contact between the clubs. Various media outlets have said the Old Trafford club want Ashworth to be […]
Bruno Guimaraes double fires Newcastle past Nottingham Forest
Bruno Guimaraes scored his first goals since September as Newcastle gave their hopes of qualifying for Europe a shot in the arm with an entertaining 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian had not scored since the 8-0 rout at Sheffield United in September but opened the scoring at the City Ground and then netted […]
Harvey Barnes rescues point for Newcastle in St James’ Park thriller with Luton
Harvey Barnes emerged from his injury nightmare to spare Newcastle’s blushes as they fought back from two goals down to deny Premier League newcomers Luton victory in a 4-4 thriller. The Magpies’ £38million summer signing was called from the bench with his side trailing 4-2 at St James’ Park and after Kieran Trippier had given […]
Eddie Howe says it is ‘impossible’ for Newcastle to add to squad without selling
Eddie Howe has promised the Newcastle hierarchy will not ignore their role as “guardians of the club’s future” as they attempt to negotiate a path through a transfer window minefield. The big-spending Magpies have found themselves thrust into the limelight in recent weeks amid speculation that one of their biggest names could be sold as […]
Newcastle compound Fulham’s cup misery as they ease to FA Cup victory
Newcastle may have to sell Joelinton this summer, says boss Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe has admitted that star midfielder Joelinton could be sold this summer as Newcastle wrestle with financial restrictions. The Magpies have spent the last week resisting overtures from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for England full-back Kieran Trippier, while strikers Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron have also been linked with moves away from Tyneside after […]
Kieran Trippier ‘committed’ to Newcastle after Bayern Munich bids – Eddie Howe
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is confident Kieran Trippier will stay with the club after they resisted Bayern Munich’s attempts to prise him away. The 33-year-old England full-back was the subject of three separate offers from the Bundesliga champions earlier this week, all of which were rejected by the Magpies. Howe, who has also seen strikers […]
Three clubs on alert as Newcastle consider Callum Wilson sale
What the papers say Newcastle could look to sell striker Callum Wilson, who has scored seven goals for the Magpies in the Premier League this season, for just £18 million (€21 million) before the January transfer window closes, the Standard reports. Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have been alerted to the potential sale of the […]