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“It was a very difficult last couple of weeks of June. There was a lot of uncertainty and we didn’t know what was going to happen. The rules forced us to do things we didn’t want to do.

“I want to make that clear we didn’t want to sell any of the players we sold. Absolutely not. Why would we want to sell any of our promising young players? Elliot’s someone we’ve invested a lot of time in and it defied the inner feeling we all had associated with the club, it felt wrong.”

The Magpies are now set to enter the market to sign a new right-winger and possibly an attacker who can provide competition for Alexander Isak and play as his back-up.

The Toon Army need depth in their squad in order to avoid deal with the injury crisis they suffered last season.

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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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With the start of the Premier League season just over three weeks away, it’s important for Newcastle and any other club with transfer business to be conducted, to get it done as soon as practicable.

Bringing new players in right on top of the start of the season, or worse when the campaign has already kicked off, is bound to upset team equilibrium, so the sooner Newcastle can execute certain deals, the better.

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Exclusive: Newcastle and Aston Villa the latest clubs to register interest in Rabiot

Jason Pettigrove — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:35:34 +0000

Adrien Rabiot left Juventus after five years and is now a free agent. To date, his main goal has been to maximise his next contract in terms of salary received, given that it will probably be his last big deal as a top player.

For this reason, he refused the renewal that Juventus offered; a three-year contract on the same wages.

Adrien Rabiot wants Premier League move

Clearly, that didn’t satisfy either him or his mother – who is also his agent.

According to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of Rabiot’s plans, the 29-year-old is now looking for more economically advantageous proposals, and there are a number of clubs in the Premier League that remain interested in him.

With the potential exit of Casemiro in mind, Manchester United have put Rabiot among the preferred profiles to strengthen their midfield. Sources indicate that Erik ten Hag appreciates him a lot.

Adrien Rabiot is wanted by a host of clubs

However, the Red Devils will face competition for the Frenchman’s services as Newcastle have included him on their list.

The reason for so doing is because it’s believed that there’s a good chance Bruno Guimaraes could leave before the start of the 2024/25 campaign.

Aston Villa are also interested, with Unai Emery asking for a new player with the specific set of skills that Rabiot possesses.Paris Saint-Germain have had contact with his mother to talk about his possible return, whilst Galatasaray have a concrete interest despite the player preferring a move to the English top-flight.

In the next few days Rabiot will make his final decision, and the saga will finally be over.

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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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£40m-rated Chelsea and Newcastle target wants to play for West Ham

Saikat Chatterjee — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:33:30 +0000

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

According to journalist James Nursery, the 20-year-old Colombian international striker will inform Aston Villa that he wants to join West Ham United this summer.

Chelsea and Newcastle United are keen on signing the player as well, but Duran wants to play for Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui.

West Ham might be able to offer him regular first-team football and he should prove to be a quality long-term addition.

The Colombian is highly rated across Europe and he has a bright future. However, he has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot at the West Midlands club. He is unlikely to start ahead of Ollie Watkins in the upcoming campaign either.

A move away from Aston Villa would be ideal for him and he needs to focus on his development now. If West Ham can provide him with gametime assurances, joining the London club would prove to be a wise decision.

The Hammers are in desperate need of a quality goalscorer. They will need to bring in upgrades on players like Michail Antonio and Danny Ings this summer. Duran could be a quality long-term option for them and he could develop into a key player for the club with the right guidance. We could nurture him into a quality Premier League striker.

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Chelsea and Newcastle eyeing Jhon Duran

Meanwhile, Chelsea need to add more quality to the attacking unit as well, and it is no surprise that they are looking at Duran as a potential option. Nicolas Jackson was quite underwhelming last season and Chelsea must look to bring in an upgrade.

Newcastle need to add more depth to their attacking unit as well. Callum Wilson has had his fair share of injury problems last season and the Magpies were overly dependent on Alexander Isak in the attack. Duran could be the ideal partner for the Isak next season.

Meanwhile, the striker is valued at £40 million and it remains to be seen whether West Ham are ready to break the bank for him.

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Newcastle man told to train with the club’s Under-21s after reaching agreement with another club

Mark Brus — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:29:20 +0000

Newcastle United ace Ryan Fraser has reportedly been sent to train with the club’s Under-21s instead of joining up with the rest of Eddie Howe’s first-team for the start of pre-season.

Fraser has an agreement in place to join Southampton after spending last season on loan there, helping the Saints win promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League.

The Scotland international notably had a falling out with Howe recently, meaning he’s no longer in the Newcastle set-up, and it’s widely expected that he will finally be cleared to leave the club soon.

One issue seems to be that Newcastle are not currently willing to pay off the rest of Fraser’s contract, so this seems to be delaying the finalising of his move back to the St Mary’s Stadium.

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Fraser could be a useful signing for Southampton as they look to get off to the best possible start back in the top flight, having been relegated just over a year ago.

Newcastle, meanwhile, will have bigger fish to try and will hope they can make some sales to help fund new signings that can aid Howe in pushing this squad back into the top four again after the disappointment of missing out last season.

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England Euro 2024 star faces marital trouble after wife’s absence at tournament and cryptic social media post

Mehdi Gokal — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:55:48 +0000

Newcastle and England defender Kieran Trippier is currently facing personal challenges amid reports of marital troubles.

Trippier and his wife, Charlotte, have recently put their £3.8 million home on the market, fueling speculation about the state of their marriage.

Charlotte, an interior designer, chose not to accompany Trippier to Germany for the recently concluded Euro 2024 tournament.

As per The Sun, during the group stages, she posted a cryptic message on social media, stating: “Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”

The couple, who married in Cyprus in June 2016, share two children—a son born in 2016 and a daughter born in 2019.

Despite their family life, recent events have brought their relationship under scrutiny.

In May last year, Trippier was seen celebrating European qualification with his teammates and was filmed lifting a blonde woman during a party.

This incident took place while Charlotte was on holiday in Spain, raising further questions about the stability of their relationship.

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On the pitch, Trippier was a key part of England’s team in the Euro 2024 which reached the finals. He started every game except the final, where the team narrowly lost 2-1 to Spain.

His current future at Newcastle remains uncertain, with the player in his final year of his current contract.

There have been no fresh talks regarding a new contract. It remains to be seen whether the club will offer him a new deal, or cash in on him this summer to avoid letting him go on a free next summer.

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Newcastle might be concerned about Manchester City making a move for their star player

Mehdi Gokal — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:58:48 +0000

Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly agreed personal terms with Saudi side Al-Ittihad.

The Belgian star has been heavily linked with a move away this summer with Saudi Arabia seemingly the likely destination.

The midfield maestro last month refused to rule out a move to Saudi by suggesting that he is at a point in his career where he needs to start thinking about his family’s future, hinting at a financially lucrative move to Saudi.

Italian journalist Rudy Galetti recently updated that the player has agreed personal terms with Al Ittihad.

?? With the possible departure of Kevin #DeBruyne – personal terms agreed with #AlIttihad – #ManCity already drawn up a shortlist of possible replacements.

?? All the details on @TEAMtalk ?https://t.co/EbsS4hg25P

— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 5, 2024

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Newcastle concern about Manchester City swooping in for Bruno Guimaraes

As per Sunday Express, the Magpies may be concerned by the news of Kevin de Bruyne reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Saudi club, as they will now fear that the Premier League champions will look to them for a replacement.

Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes could be tempted to a move to Pep Guardiola’s side and despite Newcastle’s insistence that the player is not for sale, a significant bid could test them.

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Bruno has been fantastic since joining the club, making 107 appearances, scoring 17 and assisting 16 goals.

He has also proven to be a versatile midfielder with his ability to play as a defensive midfielder as well as a central box-to-box midfielder.

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Leonardo Bonucci comments on future of Tottenham, Newcastle-linked forward

CJ — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:37:40 +0000

Leonardo Bonucci says he hopes Federico Chiesa remains at Juventus amid reports of a move to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur.

Chiesa has notched 32 goals and 23 assists in 131 appearances across all competitions since joining Juventus from Fiorentina in 2020, winning two Coppa Italia titles along the way.

However, there has always been a feeling that Chiesa has never quite reached his full potential with the Old Lady, often struggling with fitness and consistency issues.

Newcastle United have been linked with the 26-year-old in the past but more recently, sources have informed CaughtOffside that Spurs have tabled a bid for the winger.

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Chiesa has just one more year left to run on his contract at Juventus who, reportedly left him and Weston McKennie at home as they departed for a pre-season camp in Germany.

But according to the same source, Juventus have also sent a contract offer to the 51-time Italy international — who played four times at Euro 2024 this summer.

Bonucci discusses Chiesa’s Juventus future

Juventus legend Bonucci — who played over 500 times for Juventus across two spells, winning eight Serie A titles and playing in two Champions League finals — has admitted Chiesa needs to ‘take another step’ before he can be classed among the world’s elite players.

However, the former centre-back insisted he hopes Chiesa reaches that level as a Juventus player.

“I think he needs to understand what it is that he wants,” Bonucci said of Chiesa (via Football Italia).

“In recent years, he had difficulties in terms of physicality and character, now he needs to take another step to become a top player. I hope he will be at Juventus.”

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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.

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