Rafa deal was ‘close’ before takeover bid, Almiron shines & ex-boss wants Rondon – NUFC news round-up

A round-up of today’s NUFC news and gossip:

  • Miguel Almiron shone in Paraguay’s Copa America opener last night, but his dazzling display was not enough as they threw away a 2-0 lead, leaving him in teats – Full story here.
  • According to La Provence, former Zenit boss Andre Villas-Boas is ‘extremely interested’ in bringing Salomon Rondonto Marseille – and wants a deal done ‘quickly’ – Full story here.
  • Sky’s Pete Graves claims Rafa Benitez was ‘very close’ to reaching an agreement at NUFC before takeover talk re-emerged, also hinting that the BZG would keep him if they bought the club – Full story here.
  • According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle have been in touch with Southampton to enquire about a potential move for Matt Targett – Full story here.
  • No player has completed more key passes than Newcastle United star Miguel Almiron so far at this summer’s Copa America – a stat that Messi and Coutinho have failed to match – Full story here
  • According to Dutch reporter Marcel van der Kraan, Newcastle have sent scouts to watch Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek a ‘number of times’ – Full story here.
  • Newcastle are one of several clubs keen to sign Lorient star Alexis Claude-Maurice according to Sky Sports – Full story here.
  • And finally, a look at the deals several of NUFC’s mid-table ‘rivals’ have done so far, with Wolves, Southampton, Villa, West Ham & Bournemouth spending £150m combined – Full story here.

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3 thoughts on “Rafa deal was ‘close’ before takeover bid, Almiron shines & ex-boss wants Rondon – NUFC news round-up

  1. This so called TAKEOVER IS THE BIGGEST PILE OF ***** GOING.
    YEP GOING EFFING NOWHERE BULLSHIT AND BOLLOCKS FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED.

    THE FAT ******* ASHLEY IS ALLOWING RAFA’s Contract to run out, just as we EXPECTED THE FAT ****** TO DO.

    JUST THE USUAL PILE OF **** FROM ARSEHOLE ASHLEY and CO.

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  2. DO US ALL A FAVOUR YOU FAT ******* ASHLEY FUCKING DIE.

    SO WE CAN ALL **** ON YOUR GRAVE OR ASHES BECAUSE AS WE ALL KNOW **** DOES BURN.

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