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Exclusive: Newcastle eyeing versatile 22-year-old Swedish flyer

Jason Pettigrove — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:34:34 +0000

There’s been lots going on behind the scenes at Newcastle United of late, not least the restructuring that needed to occur once Dan Ashworth departed the club.

Eddie Howe’s position remains unaffected, though it’s likely he’ll want some guarantees that the way of working that he enjoyed under Ashworth continues with new sporting director, Paul Mitchell.

If not, there’s every chance that Howe could listen to the overtures from the Football Association regarding the England job.

Newcastle want Anthony Elanga

For now, he remains fully committed to life at St. James’ Park, and CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the club’s transfer plans have indicated that the club remain interested in Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga.

The 22-year-old Swedish winger, formerly at Man United, is likely to be available for in the region of £40m-£45m, and it’s understood that Howe thinks Elanga could be utilised as Anthony Gordon’s understudy.

Anthony Elanga is wanted by Newcastle

He is particularly interested in Elanga’s ability to play as a reverse winger on the right, and with ongoing interest from Liverpool in Gordon, it may be that Elanga quickly becomes a first choice for the club in the position.

Newcastle are also ready to listen to offers for Miguel Almiron, though nothing acceptable has been offered to the club at this point.

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“Phenomenal” Eddie Howe’s comments blind side Newcastle board as England rumours continue

Jason Pettigrove — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:51:21 +0000

It’s only been a short while since Gareth Southgate resigned from the England job, but that hasn’t stopped the speculation that Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe, would be the perfect replacement.

That neatly bypasses the fact that there’s a due diligence process that needs to be gone through by the Football Association in the first instance, and that the Magpies board would almost certainly turn down any FA request to speak to Howe.

Newcastle hold clear-the-air talks with Eddie Howe

Given how brilliantly Howe’s teams play football, and his tactical understanding of the game, it’s no real surprise that the FA would want to at least test the waters and see where the land lies.

Recent comments attributed to the Newcastle manager have, apparently, pushed the club’s board into clear-the-air talks with Howe, according to The Telegraph (subscription required).

Eddie Howe has been heavily linked with the England job.

There has to be a degree of worry for those talks to have been initiated, and indeed, the outlet detail Newcastle’s CEO, Darren Eales, describing Howe as “phenomenal,” which clearly evidences the esteem which the 46-year-old is held in by the St. James’ Park hierarchy.

It seems that comments Howe has made to the media about being happy if he continues to be supported in doing his work as he has been to this point is what has blindsided the Newcastle board.

Though the manager hasn’t explicitly said he would take the England job, there was enough in his statements to hint at it being a possibility if the direction that Newcastle were taking took some of Howe’s power away.

Paul Mitchell having replaced Dan Ashworth as sporting director should arguably be a seamless transition, however, if the new man wants more say in transfer dealings, thereby weakening Howe’s position, that is just one area of contention that could see the latter walk in due course.

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Newcastle make former Chelsea manager their number 1 target to replace Eddie Howe

Mehdi Gokal — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:42:38 +0000

Newcastle United have made Mauricio Pochettino their top target if Eddie Howe decides to leave the club.

Following Gareth Southgate’s resignation after England’s Euro 2024 heartbreak, Howe has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the England job, according to The Mirror.

But the former Bournemouth manager is reportedly torn between staying with the Magpies and taking on his dream job with the national team.

Newcastle’s management, however, wants Howe to make a quick decision so they can promptly secure a replacement if needed.

Mauricio Pochettino identified as top target for Newcastle

Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle?

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been identified as the ideal candidate to step in.

Pochettino was surprisingly sacked by Chelsea at the end of the season despite a strong finish.

Newcastle’s new sporting director, Paul Mitchell, has previously worked with Pochettino at Southampton and Tottenham and would be keen on a reunion.

And it could be the perfect job for Pochettino who has been vocal about his interest in a long-term project.

The club hopes that, should Howe depart, Pochettino will see Newcastle as the perfect opportunity to embark on such a venture.

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Newcastle will hire one of best managers in the world if Eddie Howe leaves

Andrew Walker — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:42:29 +0000

Despite publicly revealing his commitment to Newcastle United, Eddie Howe remains a leading candidate for the recently vacant England men’s senior team job.

The former Bournemouth boss is believed to be high on the FA’s list to replace the departed Gareth Southgate.

And according to recent reports, should the 46-year-old end up leaving St. James’ Park in favour of St. George’s Park, the Magpies’ PIF-led hierarchy have already decided on which manager they want to replace him.

Amanda Staveley made one last Eddie Howe request to PIF before leaving Newcastle

Andrew Walker — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:18:23 +0000

Amanda Staveley has left her role at Newcastle United.

The British businesswoman played a crucial role in the Magpies’ PIF-backed takeover from Mike Ashley two years ago.

Adored by fans, the 51-year-old recently confirmed her intention to step down as a member of the club’s board along with her husband and fellow investor Mehrdad Ghodoussi.

Liverpool one of eight clubs who could hold key to Juve’s bid for Teun Koopmeiners

Jason Pettigrove — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:57:03 +0000

It seems to have been clear for a while now that Thiago Motta’s priority signing for Juventus is Atalanta’s brilliant Dutch midfielder, Teun Koopmeiners.

Football Italia are just one of many outlets to detail the possibility of any deal occurring, though with pre-season already having begun for most European teams, the Bianconeri still haven’t landed the 26-year-old.

The reason for that is simple. Juve can’t afford the player unless they sell other players first, and they’re having difficulties in doing so.

Teun Koopmeiners going nowhere at present

According to Tuttosport, the Serie A giants are trying to offload Matias Soule, and both West Ham and Leicester City have made bids for the young Argentine talent.

However, their €25m (+€5m in add-ons) bids, identical to Roma’s which is the player’s preference as to a new playing destination, all fall well short of Juve’s €35m asking price.

It would appear to be the same story as far as Dean Huijsen is concerned.

Teun Koopmeiners is wanted by Juventus

Tuttosport note that there are eight clubs interested in the 19-year-old centre-back; Liverpool, Newcastle, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Stuttgart.

Not one of them are willing to meet Juve’s €30m asking price, which puts the Koopmeiners deal in danger of collapsing.

It’s understood that Serie A’s ‘Old Lady’ have agreed personal terms with Koopmeiners, but the deal is destined to fail unless they perhaps consider lowering their demands.

What Juve don’t want to happen is for the player to be holding out in the hope they come calling again, but then gets to the point where he doesn’t believe the transfer will happen and so pulls the plug on the deal himself.

Therefore, the ball is very much in Juve’s court, with Liverpool one of those clubs that can unlock the current impasse.

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Eddie Howe says Newcastle star is showing an ‘edge’ ahead of long-awaited return

CJ — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:23:39 +0000

Eddie Howe says Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali is showing an ‘edge’ as his long-awaited return to action creeps ever closer.

The Italy international has been banned from football since October 2023 due to betting offences, although he has been allowed to train with the Newcastle first team during that time.

Tonali’s ban expires at the end of August, making him eligible for Newcastle’s home clash against Tottenham Hotspur on the 31st. If he plays, it’ll be the 24-year-old’s first time out on the pitch since a 25-minute appearance against Borussia Dortmund during the Champions League group stage on October 25th, 2023.

The midfielder’s return will offer a huge boost for the Magpies as they look for an improved campaign after failing to qualify for Europe altogether last season.

Howe reveals Sandro Tonali ‘edge’

Tonali is currently training alongside his Newcastle teammates at the club’s pre-season camp in Germany.

Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle from the camp on Friday, Howe believes Tonali is stepping up the gears as the excitement around his return to action starts to build.

Eddie Howe insists he’ll stay at Newcastle on one condition amid England links

“I think he’s in a good place. I think he’s come back fit,” Howe said of the former AC Milan man.

“I see a slight difference in Sandy now because he knows he’s close [to returning], and for a player knowing they’re not going to be picked for 10 months, that is very tough mentally to have that edge to your game.

“His edge is there now because he knows it is around the corner. He will miss the start [of the season] but he’s a massive player for us.”

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Eddie Howe insists he’ll stay at Newcastle on one condition amid England links

CJ — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:48:57 +0000

Eddie Howe has insisted he’ll remain ‘very committed’ to the Newcastle job as long as he feels ‘happy and supported’ by the club.

Howe has been heavily linked with the vacant England post after Gareth Southgate stepped down following Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Many bookmakers have made Howe the favourite. However, Newcastle CEO Darren Eales reiterated the club’s desire to keep him at St. James’ Park earlier this week.

“We’re obviously committed to him,” Eales said (via BBC Sport). “He had a multi-year extension last summer and we’re on an exciting journey. As far as we’re concerned, Eddie is the man to lead us on that.”

Howe addresses England links

Eddie Howe has been heavily linked with the England job.

Despite Eales’ insistence that Howe is going nowhere, that hasn’t stopped reporters grilling the manager himself on the England links, nor has it done much to shorten his odds of taking the job.

But for Howe himself, he has stated clearly that he is enjoying life on Tyneside and that as long as he continues to be backed by Newcastle United, he’s going nowhere.

“It is an unbelievable football club. I’m very, very proud to be the manager,” Howe told BBC Radio Newcastle from the Magpies’ pre-season training camp in Germany.

“I love the supporters, I love the players, I love the staff. So really, there has been no thought in my mind on anything else and I have been very committed to the job here.

“For me, as long as I am happy and feel supported and feel free to do the work that I love to do at Newcastle, I’ll be very happy – and I am very happy.”

As Eales mentioned, Howe only signed a long-term contract extension last summer after guiding Newcastle to the EFL Cup final and Champions League qualification.

The Magpies regressed somewhat in 2023/24, slipping to seventh in the Premier League table and missing out on European qualification altogether.

However, a spate of injuries throughout the campaign didn’t help and Howe is very much still seen as the man to lead the club forward. The 46-year-old expects to be in the dugout come the opening day of the 2024/25 Premier League season.

“Of course that is my expectation because I am the manager of Newcastle and I am very proud to be,” he responded when asked if he anticipates still being at St. James’ Park for the start of the upcoming campaign.

“But as I said, it is all about the environment I am working in. As long as that is one where I feel I can give my best, then absolutely, we will crack on and I am looking forward to next season.”

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Michael Owen tips Newcastle man to leave for a better option

Jason Pettigrove — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:22:26 +0000

Former Newcastle striker, Michael Owen, has risked the wrath of the St. James’ Park faithful with his latest piece of advice.

The Toon Army heartily sang Owen’s name from the terraces when he partnered Alan Shearer up front during the mid to late 2000s.

However, they might think twice about doing so now after his comments regarding Eddie Howe and the England job.

Michael Owen wants Eddie Howe to manage England

“I would love it,” Owen was reported as saying by Newcastle World (subscription required), in answer to whether he would like to see Howe take on the national team role.

In a different context, those same words, when uttered by Kevin Keegan, galvanised the Geordies, however, Owen is likely to have alienated himself even more after throwing support behind the idea that Howe would somehow be better off with England.

Howe had previously told reporters that he would miss the day to day running of being involved with a club, and that answer was in response to a hypothetical question because Gareth Southgate was still in position at that point.

Now that he’s gone, Howe might have a different view, particularly if he’s led to believe that he won’t get asked a second time.

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Howe will reiterate desire to keep Newcastle man to Paul Mitchell

Jason Pettigrove — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:45:41 +0000

The coming Premier League season is a hugely important one for Newcastle United.

After missing out on Europe altogether due in no small part to the injuries sustained to key players after a gruelling 2023/24 campaign, which included their first foray into the Champions League for over 20 years, Eddie Howe knows he has no excuse not to have the club riding high again.

Whilst a lack of revenue from those special European nights could hit home where Financial Fair Play is concerned, the rest and recuperation that the Magpies players will have compared to those teams expected to be in and around them next season, is likely to be of huge benefit.

Eddie Howe wants Newcastle to keep hold of Callum Wilson

Although pre-season is already underway, transfer dealings will soon come to the fore, and as The Northern Echo note, Howe will be spelling out the reasons to Paul Mitchell as to why he wants to keep hold of striker, Callum Wilson.

Though the player is believed to be the subject of interest to West Ham, it’s clear Howe wants him retained for at least one more season.

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