Newcastle United
Report: Club want to offer Newcastle Denmark international in exchange for 31y/o
According to The Sun, Championship side Bournemouth have a long-term desire to bring Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie back to the Vitality Stadium, and they are ready to let Philip Billing go the other way in a swap deal. Sportslens View The 31-year-old left the Cherries in 2016 after four seasons that produced 31 goals in 142 appearances across three different divisions, and has since established himself as a key player for the Magpies. Ritchie left the top-flight to link up with Newcastle in the Championship, helping them seal an immediate return to the EPL with 12 goals and seven assists in 42 league games. He has played just eight times in the Premier League for Newcastle this term, and while he does not have a goal or assist yet, Bournemouth are keen on his expertise when it comes...
‘Unreal’, ‘Hero’, ‘Absolutely boss’ – Some Villa fans are in awe of 23-yr-old’s performance
Aston Villa cruised to a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League last night. Dean Smith’s side were comfortably better than their opponents and could have easily won with a bigger margin. Newcastle have been quite poor in the recent weeks and they failed to step up once again at Villa Park. They have lost their last five matches in all competitions. Steve Bruce could find his side fighting relegation if things do not improve quickly. Meanwhile, Villa produced a complete performance and there were several impressive displays all across the pitch. However, 23-year-old Ezri Konsa stood out once again with a splendid performance for his side. The young centre back has been dribbled past just once this season and he looked at ease against the Newcastle attackers. He managed to ...
‘Hopeless’, ‘Joke of a player’ – Some Newcastle fans tear into 28-yr-old after Villa defeat
Newcastle United put in a disappointing display against Aston Villa in the Premier League last night. Steve Bruce’s side were beaten 2-0 but the manner in which they lost the game will worry the fans. The Magpies crashed to their fifth straight defeat in all competitions and the fans will be thoroughly disappointed with some of the performances against Villa. The home side comfortably outplayed them, and most of the Newcastle players simply failed to show up. Summer signing Jeff Hendrick produced an abysmal display for the away side. Some Newcastle fans heavily criticised the midfielder on social media after the game. The former Burnley midfielder kept giving the ball away and he lacked the desire to work hard and press the opposition players. When Hendrick was signed, the fans expected a ...
Report: Newcastle and Celtic told to forget about appointing 60-year-old
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says that Rafa Benitez will not be the next manager of Celtic or Newcastle United. Benitez left his role as boss of Chinese side Dalian Professional this week and was immediately linked with a return to British football. However, Balague has told the BBC that while there was interest from Celtic in securing Benitez’s services, he will not replace Neil Lennon. He also added that a return to St James’ Park is not on the cards while Mike Ashley retains ownership of the club. “Newcastle is not an option for Rafa Benitez under this owner,” said Balague. “Change the owner and then maybe. “Rafa has a huge respect for the fans, the club, the town. And I feel there is a bit of an unfinished business there.” SL View Given Benitez’s salary expectations, Ce...
Report: West Ham keen to sign ‘top class’ Newcastle target on loan
West Ham United are keen to sign Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Williams made a strong impact at Old Trafford last season where he managed 36 appearances, but he has struggled for regular games in 2020-21. The versatile full-back has dropped down the pecking order at the club managing only six appearances in all competitions so far. Luke Shaw has nailed down the left-back position with an extended run in the side, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has summer signing Alex Telles as another reliable option. United rate the youngster highly and Solskjaer hailed him as ‘top-class’ after his impressive performance in the Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar last year. While Wil...
Report: West Brom keen on 26-year-old if they fail to sign Newcastle target
West Bromwich Albion are looking to bolster their midfield this month. The Baggies have been linked with a move for Leicester City’s home-grown talent Hamza Choudhury who has struggled for regular games for the Foxes this season. The 23-year-old midfielder has made only 10 appearances in all competitions and he is looking to move elsewhere in search of regular games. According to reports from The Mirror (print edition, page 69), West Brom are waiting on a decision from Leicester City to see if they can land the midfielder this month. However, if they fail to sign him, the Premier League strugglers have a back-up plan in place. The Baggies are confident of signing Choudhury, but they are also keen on other targets. The report from The Mirror claims that West Brom are keen on ...
Premier League mid-season awards 2020/21: best players, best signings, best games, and more
It’s been an enthralling season of Premier League football so far, with the title race shaping up to be one of the most open in decades. And now we’re at the midway stage (well…most teams are, although Aston Villa still have about 94 games in hand), we have a rough idea of how each side will fare over the course of the campaign. We’re still a few months away from awards season, but it’s always fun to have a look at where our standouts have come from. So, here are the Premier League mid-season awards. Best Players Third Place – Heung-min Son Son is playing brilliantly this season The Korean has been one of the standouts at Tottenham Hotspur for a few years now, but this season he seems to have elevated his game to a new level. If he registers just three more goals in the next 20 games, Son ...
‘He will certainly help us win a few games’: Newcastle boss eyeing return to form
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says that Allan Saint-Maximin’s return from injury could help to turn around the club’s fortunes. Saint-Maximin last played against Chelsea during November and Newcastle’s form has tailed off significantly since then. The 23-year-old has finally shaken off the effects of a calf injury and COVID-19 and will be in the squad for the Premier League game at Aston Villa on Saturday evening. Ahead of the trip to Villa Park, Bruce told Sky Sports that it was a major boost to have the Frenchman back in the fold. “Arguably our most creative player, the one who’s your player of the year, then of course you are going to miss him and we have missed him for the best part of a couple of months,” said Bruce. “When he was in and around the team, we looked a threat, we c...
Report: Newcastle United interested in signing 20-year-old defender from PSV Eindhoven
Newcastle United are understood to hold an interest in signing PSV Eindhoven defender Chris Gloster, according to ESPN. The 20-year-old joined PSV from Hannover in the summer of 2019, but he has yet to make his senior debut for the club. Instead, he has been playing with the Under-21 side for whom he has made 22 appearances in the second tier of Dutch football. It is now reported that he has grabbed the attention of the Magpies, but any deal would be dependent on him securing a UK work permit. SL view: The Magpies signed Jamaal Lewis from Norwich City in the summer to bolster the left-back spot, but he has been inconsistent with his displays. The club are well covered in the position with Matt Ritchie and Paul Dummett, who has returned from a long-term injury, providing the competition for...
‘Absolute no brainer’, ‘Get him here’: Some Newcastle fans react to latest transfer update
Newcastle United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking their club with a move for Jetro Willems this month. According to reports from the Shields Gazette, the Magpies have explored the possibility of signing the 26-year-old Dutch defender as Steve Bruce is looking to bolster his defence. Newcastle signed Jamal Lewis in the summer, while Bruce has Paul Dummett as another option. However, Lewis has struggled to make a strong impact, while Dummett has injury concerns having missed most of last year with hamstring problems. Bruce is looking to bring in a few players this month on loan, and Willems could be an option for the Magpies. Many Newcastle fans have suggested that he should be signed this month and that it’s a no-b...
Mesut Ozil sends message to Arsenal ahead of Newcastle United game
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is edging closer to joining Fenerbahce having flown into Turkey and passed his medical over the weekend. 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/xqIFrr9Iwb — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 17, 2021 The World Cup winner was left out of the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads at the beginning of the season, and he is now set to leave North London permanently with five months still left on his contract. While Ozil is no longer playing for Arsenal, he remains a huge fan, and he has sent this message to the team ahead of tonight’s clash against Newcastle United: Whether I am here or not I will always support my Gunners 👍🏼😉 Good luck tonight! 🙌🏼 #YaGunnersYa #COYG #ARSNEW — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 18, ...
Tierney and Partey start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Newcastle United
Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways when they entertain Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday night. The Gunners have recently picked up form in the league with three wins and one draw in the last four games. They are currently 11th on the table and will be looking to jump into the top half with a victory against the Magpies. Mikel Arteta’s side have already beaten the Magpies in the FA Cup third round this term They needed extra-time to secure a 2-0 triumph. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: Bernd Leno has played every minute of the Gunners’ Premier League campaign this term. The German is expected to start ahead of Alex Runarsson in goal. In the defence, there could be a few changes from the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. Kieran Tierney has avoided a potenti...
