A round up of all of today’s news & gossip:
- According to the Mirror’s Simon Bird, Rafa Benitez wants the club’s transfer plans to be sorted before Sunday’s game against Chelsea – also suggesting that there’ll be no excuses when it comes to recruitment this summer – Full story here.
- NUFC loan star Kenedy has admitted that he still doesn’t know where he’ll be playing next season, but has opened the door to a return this summer – saying how happy he’s been playing for such a ‘great’ Newcastle United side – Full story here.
- Newcastle United have joined West Ham and Swansea in the race to sign Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen according to a report in the Sun this morning – Full story here.
- According to the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, Newcastle look set to make between £60-£80m after our first year back in the Premier League – however the “pot of cash” currently being offered to Benitez is NOT at that level – Full story here.
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Rafa Benitez has admitted that a deal to sign Martin Dubravka should be ‘easy’, but admits that a decision has not been made on anyones future – refusing to rule out a return for Islam Kenedy or Islam Slimani – Full story here.
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Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed today that midfield trio Mousa Dembele, Eric Dier and Harry Winks will all miss out out our clash with Spurs tomorrow – meaning a certain Moussa Sissoko could be in line for a rare start – Full story here.
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Newcastle United have joined Wolves and Spurs in the race to sign Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand this summer according to the Express – Full story here.
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After being transfer listed by Peterborough, some amusing claims have emerged on ex-NUFC defender Steven Taylor – with suggestions that he could be the perfect signing for Sunderland this summer! Full story here.
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And finally – ‘More lies from Mike Ashley as reporter reveals why Rafa’s been left baffled by the NUFC owner‘ – Read full story here.
