Newcastle United have “been offered” the chance to sign 159-goal Barcelona forward Memphis Depay. What’s the word? That is according to a report from Spanish outlet Sport, which claims Newcastle are interested in signing the Netherlands international. The same source states that Depay’s fast-approaching contract expiry plays a major role in this shift, with Barcelona now looking to cash in on the 28-year-old in what will be their last opportunity to do so. With the Blaugrana forced to make sales to meet La Liga’s Financial Fair Play requirements, the Spanish Giants are pushed to sell the forme ..read more

Newcastle United higher-ups have identified Napoli’s £50million star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as an option who’d serve as a “great fit” on Tyneside.  What’s the word? That is according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who understands that Kvaratskhelia has admirers at PIF-led Newcastle, with behind-scenes interest set to prevail. That said, the insider does have his reservations as to whether Napoli would allow the 21-year-old to depart mid-way through the season – especially considering their emphatic run at the pinnacle of the Serie A. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said: “There a ..read more

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has commented on the club’s links to £131million World Champion Enzo Fernandez. What’s the word?  That is according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who has relayed Howe’s comments via Twitter.  The Italian super-journalist posted this on his personal page: “Newcastle manager Howe on Enzo Fernández: ‘I’m aware of Enzo and I know him. But I think the transfer fee to sign him might be quite lumpy.’ ‘Shearer said he’d be good for us? I’m sorry Alan, I was on the other channel’.” Coming of age After a stellar World Cup tournament that saw him win the who ..read more

Newcastle United have a “golden opportunity” to secure Champions League football for the first time in 15 years.  What’s the word? That is according to journalist Ryan Taylor, who believes that the club will not have a better chance of getting into the top four than this season. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Taylor said: “Newcastle are not going to have any better time in the past 15 years to get into the top four. Champions League qualification is such a game changer in terms of financial revenue and attracting players. This is Newcastle’s golden opportunity to put themselves back amongst the ..read more

Newcastle United face a potential block over the signing of £40million Christian Pulisic. What’s the word? That is according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who understands that the Magpies hold an interest in signing the star, but has revealed a potential fault. Jones believes that Pulisic’s wages could represent a stumbling block, with Newcastle not willing to make the USA captain their highest-paid player through the eyes of the insider. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said: “I think there is one major problem really when it comes to Newcastle signing Pulisic. His wages are going to be a big ..read more

Newcastle United’s new owners in the Saudi Public Investment Fund have an “ultimate goal” of creating a level of interest in the club that will lead to Saudi Arabian fans making the trip to St James’ Park. What’s the word? That is according to football finance expert Doctor Dan Plumley, who has shared the owners’ long-term ambition. Plumley claims that PIF’s primary objective is to get Saudi supporters to travel to the North East. Speaking to Football Insider, the finance expert said: “It’s really tricky to get supporters from overseas to visit the stadium,”  “It’s not like you’d launch a ..read more

Newcastle United are reportedly keen on Borussia Dortmund “wunderkind” Youssoufa Moukoko.  What’s the word? That is according to a report from ChronicleLive, which details the Toon’s reported interest in the star, who was the youngest player at the recently concluded Qatar World Cup tournament, turning out for Germany at the tender age of 18. The report suggests that the Magpies have now joined the list of admirers for the star who bagged 141 goals at Youth Level.  Though, it’s worth noting that whilst Chelsea are seen as front runners for Moukoko’s services, Eddie Howe’s side are sa ..read more

Newcastle United “would love” to bring Inter Milan’s £68million defender Milan Skriniar to St. James’ Park. What’s the word?  That is according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, who has detailed Skriniar as a profile that would suit Eddie Howe.  Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, O’Rourke said: “If they were to go on and clinch a place in next season’s Champions League, it will only boost their chances of signing players such as Skriniar. “He’s out of contract in the summer, so if he doesn’t agree a new deal at Inter Milan, I’m sure Newcastle would love the opportunity to try and bring him to St Ja ..read more

Newcastle United are “willing to pay” the £60million fee needed to lure James Maddison out of Leicester City. What’s the word? That is according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who believes that Eddie Howe and co. are willing to meet Leicester City’s valuation of the star, despite being relatively careful with their spending across the last couple of transfer windows. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said: “Generally, they’ve been pretty careful with their spending. “But they did splash out on Isak and they spent over £60million on him. I’m told that they would be willing to pay that for Maddiso ..read more

Newcastle United will listen to offers for four first-team players in January as their squad overhaul continues.  What’s the word? That is according to sources close to Football Insider, who have listed the likes of club captain Jamal Lascelles, Ryan Fraser, Matt Ritchie and Jamal Lewis as players who have been deemed surplus to requirements by Eddie Howe. As per the same source, it is said that PIF have given the green light to Newcastle’s offloading request, but only if the club receive adequate offers for that quartet. Time to go? Howe has not worked with a particularly big squad in Ty ..read more