Newcastle Rumors & News

BBC "Newcastle United have appointed Steve Bruce as their head coach on a three-year contract. Former Sunderland manager Bruce, 58, resigned as Sheffield Wednesday boss on Monday following talks with the Magpies at the weekend. Newcastle have been without a manager..." July 17

Daily Mail "Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Steve Bruce as their new manager on a three-year deal. Bruce joins Newcastle after quitting from his job as boss of Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on Monday. The 58-year-old was given the job despite being 11th choice and..." July 17

BBC "Steve Bruce has resigned as head coach of Sheffield Wednesday amid reports he is due to be named as manager of Newcastle United. Bruce was only appointed in January and did not actually take over for another month, guiding the Owls to a 12th-place finish in the..." July 15

The Telegraph "Newcastle United are set to appoint Steve Bruce as manager and are hoping he will be able to join up with the team on their pre-season tour of China. Sources at St James’ Park have indicated to Telegraph Sport that, barring any last-minute hitches, Bruce will be..." July 11

Daily Mirror "Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce has insisted reports linking him to the Newcastle job are "news" to him. Bruce is the bookies' favourite to succeed Rafael Benitez as manager on Tyneside, despite previously managing the Magpies' fierce rivals..." July 10

Express "Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley felt Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was ready to take over at St James’ Park despite having only one year of managerial experience. However, according to the Mirror, the former Liverpool midfielder has turned down the..." July 08

Daily Mail "Rafa Benitez says that he knew after his first post-season meeting with club owner Mike Ashley back in May that he would not be staying at Newcastle United for another year. In an interview with The Mail on Sunday from Dalian in China, where he is preparing for his Chinese Super..." July 07

The Telegraph "Quique Sanchez Flores is one of the managers Newcastle United are considering to replace Rafa Benitez. Newcastle have been gathering information on a number of candidates, including former Watford manager Flores, who this week resigned from his job at Shanghai..." July 06

Sky Sports "Manchester United are preparing a bid for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, according to Sky sources. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already signed two home-grown youngsters in Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bisaaka and says the club are still working on more summer..." July 06

BBC "Leicester City have signed striker Ayoze Perez from Newcastle United for £30m on a four-year deal. Perez, 25, leaves St James' Park after five years. The Spaniard was the club's top scorer in 2018-19 with 12 goals. He is Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers'..." July 04

Daily Mirror "Rafa Benitez has been confirmed as Dalian Yifang manager after leaving Newcastle . Benitez's departure from Newcastle was announced last week after failing to agree a contract extension. The Spaniard released a statement on Monday, stating Mike Ashley and..." July 02

Daily Mail "Newcastle have drawn up their four-man shortlist for who they want as their new manager following the controversial departure of Rafa Benitez. While the Premier League side are yet to make contact with any of their candidates, Steven Gerrard and Patrick Vieira head the..." June 27

The Guardian "Rafael Benítez will leave Newcastle when his contract expires on Sunday, the club have announced. Newcastle said in a statement: “It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benítez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his..." June 24

Express "Almiron is currently Newcastle’s record signing when the Paraguay star joined for £21million from Major League Soccer team Atlanta in January. However, the winger’s sensational form for Paraguay in the Copa America has sparked interest from Real..." June 24

Daily Mail "Avram Grant is the latest candidate to be linked with the soon-to-be vacant job at Newcastle United following Rafa Benitez's imminent departure. On Monday afternoon it was confirmed that the popular Benitez will be leaving his role as Magpies manager at the end of this..." June 24

Express "FULHAM are preparing to launch a £20million bid for Newcastle misfit Dwight Gayle. Striker Gayle scored 24 goals last season while on loan in the Championship at West Bromwich. Now Fulham boss Scott Parker wants the 29-year-old to lead his club’s bid to bounce..." June 22

Daily Mirror "Manchester United are confident they can clinch a £25million deal to sign Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff this summer. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer intends to build on the £15m capture of Daniel James from Swansea by securing the services of Longstaff, as..." June 14

Pro Soccer Talk "The 2019-20 Premier League schedule has been announced. That’s right, we are less than two months away from it all kicking off once again. Let’s do this. The season kicks off on Friday August 9 as Liverpool host Norwich City at Anfield, while reigning..." June 13

Metro "Chelsea have begun talks with Rafa Benitez as the club want to appoint him as Maurizio Sarri’s replacement, according to reports. Benitez’s current contract with Newcastle United is due to expire at the end of the month and an agreement over a new deal has not been..." June 11

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United have not made any moves to speak to Gennaro Gattuso - despite reports in Italy touting him as a replacement for Rafa Benitez. Gattuso left AC Milan last week and is interested in a switch to the Premier League. But United have been focused on Benitez since..." June 02

Sport Witness "Ayoze Perez is expected to leave Newcastle United in the summer transfer window, if reports are to be believed. Earlier this month, we relayed news from Italy that Inter Milan and Napoli are keen on the 25-year-old, and he would prefer to join Carlo..." May 27

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United's senior sources have confirmed there is interest in a takeover from Dubai-based billionaire Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan. However, while there have been bold claims that a deal is close to being "concluded", the suggestions from St James' Park..." May 27

Chronicle Live "Manchester United are facing complex battle to sign Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United. Longstaff has been identified by Man United after a series of glowing scouting reports that landed on the desk of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. An official bid is yet to be tabled by the Red..." May 26

Daily Mirror "Newcastle are planning a £26.4 million swoop for Russian international Mario Fernandes. The Toon are looking to upgrade their defence, and see the 28-year-old as an ideal replacement for current right-backs DeAndre Yedlin and Javier Manquillo. Fernandes has..." May 24

The Sun "RAFA BENITEZ wants to join the race for Juan Mata — if he stays on as Newcastle boss. Mata, 31, is out of contract at Manchester United and could leave on a free this summer. Benitez remains in negotiations over a new contract at Newcastle having met owner Mike Ashley..." May 22

Metro "Manchester United are set to test Newcastle United’s resolve to keep Sean Longstaff by submitting a bid for the midfielder in the next 48 hours. The 21-year-old made just 12 appearances for the Magpies last season but his athleticism and quality on the ball has impressed the Red..." May 22

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United chiefs and Rafa Benitez are set to continue talks about the Toon manager's future into the weekend. It is understood that the deadlock between the two parties is yet to be broken and the wait for Newcastle fans is set to go on. Benitez met with the..." May 18

Metro "Alexis Sanchez is willing to take a pay cut in order to force through a move away from Manchester United this summer, according to reports in Italy. The Chile international has struggled to find his best form since joining United and is now desperate to leave Old Trafford during the..." May 17

Sky Sports "Rafa Benitez held sit-down talks with Newcastle in London on Thursday as they attempt to come to agreement over a new contract.  The Spanish manager's current Magpies deal ends on June 30, and there is a willingness on both sides to reach an agreement on new..." May 16

Chronicle Live "Eager agents have been jostling for position in case Rafa Benitez walks away from Newcastle United – with some interesting names starting to be thrown into the mix. Benitez's more positive noises at his Friday press briefing are music to the ears of United fans but there is..." May 05

The Guardian "Rafael Benítez has suggested he is close to recommitting to Newcastle United and could soon renew a contract that expires next month. The Spaniard has sometimes cut a tense figure in recent weeks but on Friday his body language seemed relaxed, he was all smiles and there was a..." May 04

The Guardian "Rafael Benítez has suggested he is close to recommitting himself to Newcastle United and could soon renew a contract which expires next month. The Spaniard has sometimes cut a tense figure in recent weeks but on Friday his body language seemed relaxed, he was all..." May 03

Daily Mirror "French powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille are poised to offer Rafa Benitez an ­escape from his Toon hell. Discussions over a new deal for Benitez have stalled and and the former Real Madrid boss has been sounded out via middlemen over a potential move to..." April 28

Daily Mirror "Rafa Benitez has urged Newcastle to fight to keep £30million-rated Ayoze Perez if La Liga giants try to lure him back to Spain — while casting fresh doubt on his own future with the club. Perez, the Magpies' leading scorer this season with 11 goals, hinted this week..." April 27

Chronicle Live "Rafa Benitez has revealed he is now prepared to wait until the 11th hour before making a decision on his Newcastle United contract - a move that could make things very interesting this summer. The club want a quick decision from Benitez but with the Spaniard under contract until June..." April 21

Sky Sports "Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley has warned that the club will continue to live within its means after reporting an £18.6m profit after tax. Figures for the year ending June 30, 2018 show that the Magpies - who are currently attempting to persuade manager Rafael Benitez..." April 19

Daily Mail "Newcastle United will tell Rafa Benitez he can break the club's transfer record again this summer and want his future sorted imminently after rejecting the advances of other managers. The club's accounts have revealed the stable financial situation they are in after last..." April 19

Sky Sports "Rafael Benitez believes Newcastle United have the potential to emulate his former club Napoli and become a team that consistently competes in Europe – but only if they sign the right players. Benitez spent two seasons in charge of Napoli before leaving to take charge of Real..." April 11

HITC Sport "Newcastle United are set to send Kenedy back to Chelsea when his loan deal expires at the end of the season with the Magpies on the lookout for replacements, as reported by the Chronicle. Kenedy initially moved to St James’ Park on a short-term deal in the second half of the..." April 10

Chronicle Live "Rafa Benitez has swung the emphasis back towards Mike Ashley and managing director Lee Charnley by insisting he is waiting for them to give him an "answer" on his future. Benitez was responding to reports from France that he was exploring possibilities for next..." April 05

Express "The Magpies boss hinted at the kind of investment he expects from those above if he is to extend his stay at St James’ Park. Benitez is currently in talks with he board about his expectations for the club moving forward as his side look to steer clear of the drop..." April 04

Sky Sports "Rafa Benitez says he has held initial talks with Newcastle United's managing director Lee Charnley over a contract extension. Newcastle manager Benitez's contract expires at the end of the season, but the Spaniard has been keen to avoid any questions over his..." March 30

Chronicle Live "Rafa Benitez says that he and Salomon Rondon have decided to shelve talk on the number 9's future until the end of the season. The striker could be a key part of the discussions that end up keeping Rafa Benitez at the club next season with no agreement yet in place to pay for the..." March 30

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United striker target Joelinton insists he is "happy" at Hoffenheim and believes he will "continue to play" there next season. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Tyneside this summer, with the Bundesliga club reportedly seeking upwards..." March 27

Daily Star "NEWCASTLE remain in the hunt with Tottenham and Juventus to sign Lille youngster Boubakary Soumare. French central-midfielder Soumare, 20, has impressed so far this year in his first full season with the Lille first team. The PSG academy graduate, who has been dubbed the..." March 24

Daily Star "SALOMON RONDON’S dream move to Newcastle in the summer is hanging in the balance. Rondon has been a big hit on Tyneside following his season-long loan from West Brom and manager Rafa Benitez is keen to make the switch permanent. An agreement is in place for the..." March 24

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United have started talks with Martin Dubravka over a new deal - but the goalkeeper is still interesting Italian giants Juventus plus other Premier League rivals. That is the information that has been circulated to the media in the Czech Republic with Dubravka's success..." March 16

Express "The Magpies attacker is in excellent form for Rafa Benitez' side and was instrumental in the 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Everton last weekend as he hit two goals including the late winner. The Spaniard is now eyeing a call-up to the national team and says he will..." March 14

Daily Mail "Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff has been ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging his posterior cruciate ligament. The in-form 21-year old injured his knee against West Ham on Saturday and saw a specialist on Wednesday evening who determined he will be out..." March 07

Daily Mirror "Newcastle United have confirmed that Peter Beardsley has been sacked after a year-long investigation into racism and bullying claims. Beardsley, 58, who was in charge of the club's Under-23 side, was suspended on full pay 14 months ago, following allegations over his..." March 06