Newcastle Rumors & News

The Guardian "Premier League referees are to take a lenient approach to applying the new handball law after an outcry from across the game. This season there have been five penalties awarded for handball in three matchdays, compared with 19 across the whole of the last top-flight season. The..." September 30

The Score "The Premier League's latest round of COVID-19 testing produced 10 new positive results, the league announced Monday. The new cases were discovered after 1,595 players and club staff members were tested for COVID-19 between Sept. 21-27. " September 29

Sounder At Heart "After a report surfaced that two teams were negotiating with DeAndre Yedlin about a possible return to MLS, Brian Schmetzer threw some cold water on the possibility of the Seattle Sounders being one of those teams. A couple weeks into the Premier League season, it appears as..." September 26

The Score "The Premier League announced Monday that its latest round of COVID-19 testing has yielded four positive results. Overall, 2,131 players and club staff were tested from Sept. 7-13. The infected quartet will self-isolate for 10 days. " September 15

The Guardian "In an incendiary intervention the Newcastle owner, Mike Ashley, has accused Richard Masters, the Premier League’s chief executive, of acting inappropriately in blocking a Saudi Arabian-led takeover of the club. Club executives are taking legal advice as they explore ways of..." September 10

The Score "The forecasts for a significantly calmer summer transfer window were overblown, as plenty of expensive and exciting players are set to take the Premier League by storm. Chelsea have spent around £200 million and their offseason splurge might not be over. There have..." September 10

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United are closing in on a third major signing in 24 hours after Norwich left-back Jamal Lewis was left out of the Northern Ireland squad to complete a £13.5million move. Lewis was left out of the team to face Norway in the Nations League and was set to fly to..." September 09

Sky Sports "The Premier League has announced it has received three positive tests in its first round of testing ahead of the new season. "The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 31 August and Sunday 6 September, 1,605 players and Club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of..." September 08

Sky Sports "Newcastle are close to signing three new players - Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, Norwich left-back Jamal Lewis and free agent Ryan Fraser. Fraser, 26, will undergo his medical on Monday, a day after Wilson who is awaiting his test results and is in the process of formalising his..." September 07

Sky Sports "Callum Wilson has signed for Newcastle from Bournemouth for £20m on a four-year deal. Wilson turned down Aston Villa and flew from the south coast to Tyneside in Mike Ashley's private helicopter to complete the deal, leaving Bournemouth after six years following..." September 07

Pro Soccer Talk "Premier League subs rule confirmed: Premier League clubs have again voted against use five substitutes per team, per game, for the 2020-21 season. The decision to return to three substitutes was made last month, but the clubs were reportedly reconsidering that position last..." September 03

talk sport "Newcastle are close to completing the signing of former Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser on a free transfer, talkSPORT understands. Scotland international Fraser is set to reject Crystal Palace in favour of linking up with Steve Bruce’s side. Discussing the imminent..." September 03

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United are pushing free agent Ryan Fraser for a decision on whether he is still keen to join the Magpies. The 26-year-old left AFC Bournemouth as an out of contract player and has held talks with Newcastle, West Ham, Spurs and Everton. But even if United do..." September 02

Chronicle Live "The race to sign Joshua King is heating up after the Bournemouth striker's agent held talks with Spurs earlier this week. ChronicleLive understands King's representative, Jim Solbakken, caught a flight to London on Thursday to hold discussions with Spurs'..." August 31

Chronicle Live "Newcastle United are one of a host of Premier League sides interested in a move for Liverpool's talented striker Rhian Brewster. The Magpies reportedly face stiff competition for the England under-21 international from the likes of Aston Villa, Brighton, Burnley, Crystal..." August 28

Coming Home Newcastle "Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is out for “several weeks” with a heel injury that will sideline him for the beginning of Newcastle United’s 2020/2021 Premier League season. This is an incredible blow to Newcastle United.  Newcastle..." August 27

HITC Sport "Gonzalo Higuain is leaving Juventus but the veteran striker has little interest in returning to the Premier League with the likes of Aston Villa, Fulham, West Ham or Newcastle, according to Calciomercato. With all due respect, you can understand why Higuain would be aiming a..." August 27

The Boot Room "Aston Villa and Newcastle United are reportedly both interested in signing Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. Calciomercato are claiming new Old Lady manager Andrea Pirlo wants to offload the 32-year-old, and that officials are seeing about terminating his..." August 26

TeamTalk "Newcastle have matched Tottenham in their advances over a possible deal for Monaco defender Guillermo Maripan, according to a report. Speculation earlier this year claimed that Spurs are keen on the Chilean central defender. Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is after a new..." August 26

Daily Mail "Newcastle United are interested in the services of Rob Holding who they would like to bring in on loan. Arsenal are reported to be open to offers for Holding who has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are also on the verge of making..." August 26

HITC Sport "According to The Times, Newcastle United have finally convinced Matty Longstaff to sign a new contract with the club. It’s claimed that Longstaff has been persuaded to commit his future to the Magpies, having previously been expected to leave. Udinese were leading the..." August 20

The Boot Room "Newcastle United fans have taken to Twitter to express their opinions about Valentino Lazaro, who is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Borussia Monchengladbach (Rheinische Post). Lazaro spent the second half of 2019/20 on loan at St. James’ Park from Inter..." August 18

We Ain't Got No History "Fourth-choice Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has been linked with a potential move to Leeds United, where he’d be able to reunite with former manager Marcelo Bielsa and presumably get a starring role in their quest to stay in the Premier League following their long-awaited promotion..." August 18

The Sun "THE Singaporean cousins trying to buy Newcastle want Toon legend Alan Shearer as manager. Terence and Nelson Loh head the Bellagraph Nova Group alongside businesswoman Evangeline Shen and believe they are at an advanced stage of buying out owner Mike Ashley. The investor..." August 17

The Boot Room "The Daily Mail have claimed that Wigan Athletic defender Antonee Robinson is set to join Fulham with the London-based side confident of winning the race for the left-back – ahead of Newcastle and West Brom. Robinson, 23, almost joined AC Milan in January after two excellent..." August 17

ITV Sport "Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has responded to MP Chi Onwurah's plea for clarity over the Newcastle takeover amid mounting frustration on Tyneside. It is the first time the governing body has commented publicly on the matter, which has engulfed the city since news..." August 14

Give Me Sport "It's set to be quite a summer for Newcastle United. That said, no one knows whether it'll be memorable for good reasons or bad. The end of the Premier League season saw supporters filled with optimism as a big-money takeover of the club drew nearer. That..." August 13

The Boot Room "Newcastle United are reportedly in the hunt for Freiburg defender Robin Koch. Record claim the Magpies are in talks with the Bundesliga outfit over the centre-half, who has entered into the final year of his contract. Koch has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur and..." August 12

Daily Star "Lazio striker Ciro Immobile has revealed he was contacted over a transfer to Newcastle earlier this summer. The Serie A star was targeted while Newcastle’s prospective Saudi owners were pushing to complete a takeover of the club. The club would have received..." August 11

The Sun "STEVE BRUCE will offer Ryan Sessegnon a way out of his Tottenham limbo as he pursues a plan to buy British – and in bulk. The Newcastle boss will be working on a very tight budget this summer. He is likely to have only have around £30million spare cash..." August 11

The Boot Room "Portuguese outlet Record claim Benfica face competition for Freiburg defender Robin Koch in the form of Newcastle United, who are in talks with the Bundesliga club to sign the Germany international. Koch, 24, has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Freiburg and is..." August 11

Mirror "Liverpool have put a £20 million price tag on Harry Wilson amid interest from Leeds, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Southampton.  Wilson, 23, wants regular top-flight football next season after scoring seven Premier League goals on loan..." August 11

Daily Mail "Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick is reportedly set to join Newcastle United. The Guardian claim he will complete a free transfer to St James Park after his deal at Burnley expired. Roma and AC Milan were among a number of Italian..." August 11

Sky Sports "Sky Sports News has been told Mike Ashley remains in dialogue with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its partners over the potential takeover of Newcastle United.  Newcastle owner Ashley is understood to be personally trying to resolve the situation and..." August 10

Coming Home Newcastle "Newcastle United are Sky Bet favorites (odds 7/1) to sign Manchester United attacking midfielder, Jesse Lingard. If this were 2016, then I’d be all for the move. I was interested in Jesse Lingard back when the club were interested in signing him as a 23 year old who was..." August 10

LiverPool Offside "Following earlier claims that Leeds United were preparing a £15M bid for 23-year-old Liverpool winger Harry Wilson, it now appears a minor bidding war may be brewing for the young Wales international with word that Newcastle United are also interested. This..." August 08

Daily Star "Newcastle United fans have launched a three-pronged attack on the Premier League as they seek answers over the collapse of the £300m Saudi takeover.  The bidders involved pulled the plug last week, citing both the Premier League's dithering and global..." August 05

The Boot Room "Newcastle United had a relatively comfortable finish to the 2019/20 Premier League season. The Magpies were not threatened by relegation, and sealed a 13th-placed finish under Steve Bruce. That hasn’t satisfied most of the supporters, who will be expecting a top-half..." August 05

The Boot Room "Ollie Watkins is likely to be a man in-demand after reports claimed the Brentford striker has a £18million release clause in his contract after the Bees failed to gain promotion – and Newcastle supporters have reacted on Twitter. Watkins, 23, has been in sensational form..." August 05

90 Min "Exclusive: Leeds, Newcastle, West Ham and Aston Villa are interested in a summer move for Crystal Palace's James McCarthy. The midfielder joined Palace from Everton is the summer of 2019 following an injury ravaged couple of seasons at Goodison, and instantly found his feet..." August 04

The Boot Room "Newcastle United are interested in signing Josh King from Bournemouth this summer, but The Telegraph has claimed that Steve Bruce faces a potential dilemma as he looks to land the striker. The Telegraph reports that the Magpies will be working with a modest budget during..." August 04

Sounder At Heart "Now that most of the 2019-2020 European season has concluded, the international transfer window is set to see a bunch of movement as teams reload for the 2020-2021 season. One report indicates a current English Premier League player and former Sounders homegrown star may be..." August 04

The Score "A deal to sell Newcastle United to a Saudi Arabia-led consortium could be resurrected, the club's managing director suggested on Friday. The investor group, which includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, British firm PCP Capital Partners, and billionaire..." August 01

Express "Bournemouth's Welsh winger David Brooks could be the next player out of the Vitality Stadium door. Leicester are poised to make a move for the 23-year-old - but they face competition from Newcastle, West Ham and Crystal Palace. Premier League clubs..." July 31

Express "The Saudi-led consortium attempting to buy Newcastle have announced they have withdrawn their bid to buy the club. Back in April, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley first agreed to sell to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers for..." July 30

The Boot Room "Football website 90Min have claimed that Newcastle United, Everton and Leeds United have all expressed an interest in signing Brighton midfielder Solly March this summer. March, 26, managed just 19 Premier League appearances under Graham Potter last season – as his..." July 30

The Boot Room "The Times have claimed that Newcastle United are rivalling ambitious German Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach and Italian giants AS Roma for Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard. Lingard, 27, has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford. United are..." July 29

Chronicle Live "Premier League supremo Richard Masters has received a fresh plea to come to a decision on Newcastle United's takeover saga. Jarrow MP Kate Osborne has sent a written letter to Masters after contact from concerned fans who want an answer on whether Amanda Staveley, the Reuben..." July 28

The Boot Room "The Telegraph have claimed that Newcastle United are interested in raiding Leicester City for speedster Demarai Gray this summer, but could face competition from Tottenham Hotspur who were linked earlier this month. Gray, 24, has entered the final 12 months of his contract at..." July 27

Express "Newcastle will move for Bournemouth’s £20million hit man Callum Wilson if the Cherries are relegated this weekend. Magpies manager Steve Bruce has been watching Wilson, 28, for several months, and sees the England striker as the man to add firepower to his attack next..." July 23