Here’s a round-up of today’s NUFC news and gossip:
- According to Miguel Almiron’s father, the Paraguayan attacker has suffered a ‘muscle contracture’ in his hamstring and will be out for THREE weeks – Full story here.
- Newcastle could turn to Jurgen Klinsmann should Rafa Benitez fail to agree a new contract at St James’ Park this summer according to reports in France – Full story here.
- Some incredible footage has emerged of Florian Lejeune just a handful of days after knee surgery, showing the Frenchman up on his feet and walking around unaided in hospital – See footage here.
- Jamaal Lascelles admits he’s worried about the uncertainty surrounding Rafa Benitez’s future – Full story here.
- According to Football Insider, Rafa Benitez is considering a move to sign Fulham attacker Ryan Babel on a free if he stays at St James’ Park this summer – Full story here.
- Alan Shearer has shutdown a Man Utd fan in amusing fashion on Twitter, telling the Red Devils to ‘get over’ the fact he turned them down 23 years ago – See his response on social media here.