Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has been in the firing line from supporters for many months now. Apathy towards his team selection and playing style – along with his association with former owner Mike Ashley as his own appointment – has meant that Bruce has never quite managed to win over the Tyneside faithful. The … Read more
Why Newcastle signing Brandon Williams on loan would be a smart move According to the Chronicle Live, Newcastle United are keeping close tabs on highly-rated Man United starlet Brandon Williams ahead of a potential loan move to Tyneside in the January window. Premier League rivals Southampton have also expressed an interest in signing the left-back … Read more
Why Newcastle should go all out for Guillermo Maripan in January Back in September, a report from Chilean outlet CDF (h/t Chronicle Live) had mentioned Newcastle United among the potential suitors for Monaco defender Guillermo Maripan. Portuguese giants Benfica were also understood to be in the race to sign the centre-back, with Monaco quoting an … Read more
Why Newcastle United should go back in the market for Rogerio Back in September, a report from Sky Sports claimed that Newcastle United had been in talks with Sassuolo over a potential deal for left-back Rogerio ahead of the summer deadline. A fee in the region of £12.5million had been touted but the Brazilian eventually … Read more
Why Leeds United should eye a cut-price swoop for Fabian Schar in January Back in September, a report from Leeds Live had mentioned Newcastle United star Fabian Schar among the potential centre-back targets for Leeds United ahead of the summer deadline. However, the Whites opted to shift their focus elsewhere and eventually ended up signing … Read more
Why Newcastle signing Fikayo Tomori on loan would be a real coup According to The Northern Echo, Newcastle United are targeting a loan deal for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori ahead of the January transfer window. As per the report, Magpies boss Steve Bruce will only be limited to loan signings during the mid-season trading … Read more
Why Newcastle would benefit by signing Boulaye Dia As per a report by Chronicle Live, Newcastle United are looking to bring in Ligue 1 top scorer Boulaye Dia. The 24-year-old Reims striker is on Steve Bruce’s wishlist. He is valued at just £7m and is on a contract that expires in 2022. Despite having the … Read more
Why Newcastle should avoid playing a gamble on Mikael Mandron According to claims from Football Insider (h/t MSN), Newcastle United are keeping close tabs on Crewe Alexandra striker Mikael Mandron with a view to a potential shock swoop for the Frenchman in the January window. It has been reported that Magpies boss Steve Bruce was … Read more
Why Newcastle should eye cut-price swoop for Moussa Marega in January Towards the end of August, a report from Portuguese publication A Bola (h/t Chronicle Live) had credited Newcastle United with an interest in FC Porto striker Moussa Marega. It was reported back then that the Magpies had offered €15million for the Malian international but … Read more
Why Siriki Dembele is worth a punt for Newcastle United According to the Chronicle Live, Newcastle United have been credited with an interest in Peterborough United forward Siriki Dembele. Magpies boss Steve Bruce was in attendance during Peterborough’s 2-0 defeat against Crewe Alexandra over the weekend to keep an eye on the 24-year-old. As per … Read more
Why Newcastle United should reignite interest in Jonathan Bamba Back in February 2018, French outlet L’Equipe (h/t Chronicle Live) had reported that Newcastle United were lining up a move for Jonathan Bamba, who was plying his trade with Saint-Etienne back then. However, the young forward ended up joining fellow Ligue 1 outfit LOSC Lille on … Read more
Why Newcastle United should take a punt on Dusan Vlahovic Back in October, a report from Italian outlet La Nazione (h/t Chronicle Live) had mentioned Newcastle United among the potential suitors for highly-rated Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic. The report added that the Magpies had considered a move for the young Serb before eventually completing a … Read more