Newcastle Rumors & News

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

Chronicle Live "Mike Ashley has pulled the plug on talks with Peter Kenyon and the US-based consortium who expressed a strong interest in taking Newcastle United off the Sports Direct magnate's hands. Ashley had held extensive talks with Kenyon and granted the former Manchester United and Chelsea..." March 04

Daily Star "NEWCASTLE have agreed a £51m deal to sign Brazilian striker Joelinton from Hoffenheim, according to reports. The Magpies broke their 14-year-old transfer record to sign playmaker Miguel Almiron in January. But the proposed move to bring to Joelinton to St. James’..." February 24

Chronicle Live "Salomon Rondon has revealed he is happy to remain at Newcastle United beyond this season - providing there is a deal on the table for him. The South American striker netted his eighth of the season in the 2-0 win against Huddersfield Town and insisted he was settled in the..." February 24

Sky Sports "Miguel Almiron is ready to make his first Newcastle start and is settling well among the Spanish-speaking contingent at the club, says manager Rafa Benitez. Newcastle bought Almiron for £21m from MLS side Atlanta United in January, breaking their 14-year old transfer record set..." February 22

Chronicle Live "Jacob Murphy still has a Newcastle United future as long as he can reach his undoubted potential, insists Rafa Benitez. The 23-year-old winger joined West Bromwich Albion on a half-season loan deal on deadline day after the Magpies completed the signing of Miguel Almiron from Atlanta..." February 03

Daily Mail "Mike Ashley will now prioritise securing Rafa Benitez's future at Newcastle Unitedafter backing the manager by finally breaking the club's 14-year transfer record. Miguel Almiron arrived from Atlanta United on Thursday in a deal worth up to £21million with Benitez..." February 01

Daily Mail "Newcastle have broken their 13-year-old transfer record after completing the signing of Atlanta United forward Miguel Almiron.  The £20.5million fee makes him the most expensive signing in the club's history ahead of Michael Owen - who was signed for £16m back in..." January 31

The Guardian "Newcastle have agreed a deal in principle to sign Miguel Almirón from Atlanta United for a club-record fee believed to be around £20m. The Paraguay midfielder is keen to move to the Premier League club, despite late interest from Napoli and Internazionale, and..." January 30

The Guardian "Rafael Benítez has admitted he cannot give any guarantees about his future at Newcastle United as another fruitless transfer window draws to a close. The Spaniard handed his latest list of targets – one which sought to address the failings of the club’s..." January 29

The Telegraph "West Bromwich Albion are poised to sign Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy after their FA Cup tie at Brighton. Murphy, the Newcastle winger, is expected to have a medical early next week before joining on loan for the rest of the season. Albion head coach Darren Moore has moved..." January 26

Daily Mirror "Rafa Benitez's future at Newcastle may hang on whether or not they sign MLS star Miguel Almiron. Boss Benitez is on a contract that expires this summer and he has refused to talk about a new deal until after this winter transfer window ends next Thursday..." January 23

Football Italia "Sampdoria striker Gregoire Defrel is reportedly on the verge of joining Premier League side Newcastle United. According to ANSA, Newcastle are ‘very close’ to agreeing a €15m deal for Defrel, who has since been replaced at Samp by Manolo Gabbiadini. The..." January 18

Sky Sports "Rafael Benitez has vigorously defended his policy of not risking Newcastle's Premier League status by chasing FA Cup glory. The Magpies have been heavily criticised by the club's fans for fielding a weakened line-up when his side were held 1-1 at home by Blackburn in the third..." January 14

Express "WEST HAM are set to return with a fresh offer for Jonjo Shelvey having initially been knocked back by Newcastle, Express Sport understands. West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is keen to add to his midfield options this month as he seeks to lead his side to a top-10 finish. And..." January 13

Calciomercato "AC Milan are considering the future of their winger Diego Laxalt. The Uruguay International has been failing to impress with the Rossoneri so far this season and several clubs have shown interest in the former Genoa man who joined the San Siro hierarchy last summer as part of the Lapadula..." January 13

Daily Mail "West Ham are exploring the possibility of a move to sign Jonjo Shelvey but are braced to face fierce resistance from Newcastle United. Shelvey has only made 12 appearances for Newcastle this season and this week went to Barcelona for treatment for a thigh..." January 12

Daily Mail "Peter Kenyon’s bid to buy Newcastle is not over, and he has contacted Mike Ashley personally with a promise to resume negotiations this month. It was thought that the consortium led by Kenyon had given up on the deal, having failed to find the £300million funding required..." January 05

Daily Mail "Mario Balotelli could be set for a sensational return to the Premier League, with Newcastle reportedly ready to take a gamble on the enigmatic forward in order to aid their battle against relegation. Balotelli has been linked with a move since recent comments from Nice club..." January 04

Express "The clubs are in talks over a deal for this month. West Ham are trying to offload Carroll before his contract expires in the summer and a return to the north would appeal for the striker. Shelvey meanwhile has dropped down Rafa Benitez’s pecking order at St..." January 04

Daily Mail "Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will face no further action for his full-blooded tackle on Paul Pogba. During Manchester United's 2-0 win at St James' Park on Wednesday night, Shelvey caught Pogba on the back of the knee with his studs showing in a nasty..." January 03

Calciomercato "Newcastle are interested in signing AC Milan’s Diego Laxalt in the January transfer window, Calciomercato.com can exclusively reveal. The Premier League side have made an approach to sound out the player’s availability and in the next few days the Magpies..." January 02

Daily Mirror "Rafa Benitez is considering a move for Leeds striker Kemar Roofe — if funds for new signings are made available to him. The 25-year-old has scored 13 goals in 18 games for the Championship promotion chasers. And Toon boss Benitez knows he’d bring the firepower he..." December 30

Chronicle Live "Rafa Benitez does not believe Newcastle United will be ready to make an early signing in the January transfer window. Just days after claiming it will be a miracle of his side pulled off a top 10 finish again this season, Benitez answered openly and honestly when asked about bringing..." December 27

The Guardian "Newcastle United’s players have cancelled their Christmas party for the second year running, and Rafael Benítez is suitably relieved. Jamaal Lascelles, Newcastle’s captain, had planned a festive celebration in London this weekend but he and his team-mates came to..." December 15

Express "MIKE ASHLEY is increasingly confident that a £300m deal to sell Newcastle will be finalised in the New Year. A consortium fronted by former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon is close to agreeing a price for the club. And the legal team at law..." December 14

Chronicle Live "Rafa Benitez will be backed in the January transfer window - regardless of whether the club is sold either side of the new year. It is understood that Benitez has had assurances on bringing new faces in next month. The Magpies are already in pursuit of MLS star Miguel..." December 14