Newcastle could be set to splash the cash thanks to a new rule known as “anchoring”. Premier League clubs are said to be contemplating a new style of financial cap that could see Newcastle benefit from an increase in allowed transfer budget. Mark Douglas of i has reported that “anchoring” is set to be voted on by Premier League clubs. The vote is set to take place on Monday and is expected to be… Source ..read more

In a Q&A piece for The Athletic, Chris Waugh has been asked if Newcastle still plan to sign a defensive midfielder this summer. Our search for a new ‘No 6’ was a key focus in January, with Kalvin Phillips heavily linked before he sealed a loan move to West Ham. Atalanta’s Ederson was also mentioned, along with Everton’s Amadou Onana. However, Waugh reports that our priorities have changed and… Source ..read more

Last night, Fabrizio Romano released an exclusive claiming Bruno Guimaraes’ £100m release clause will be active from the last week of May to the start of the final week of June. As expected, Eddie Howe has been quizzed on the matter during today’s press conference, where he’s confirmed the one-month window for clubs to sign the Brazilian for a set fee. However, the Newcastle boss has praised… Source ..read more

Eddie Howe has been speaking to the press this morning, sharing the latest on the injury front ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with Sheffield United at St James’ Park. The good news is that Tino Livramento will train today and could be fit to return after he was an unused substitute on Wednesday night. Howe has revealed that he felt his ankle after coming on in our 4-0 win over Spurs two weeks ago. Source ..read more

According to Fabrizio Romano, Bruno Guimaraes’ £100m release clause will only be active for one month at the very start of the summer transfer window. He’s revealed that the clause will only be valid from the final week of May to the start of the last week in June. After that window has passed, Newcastle will have ‘total control of price and potential negotiations’ across July and August. Source ..read more

As reported by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Dan Ashworth is taking Newcastle to an arbitration hearing in order to push through his move to Manchester United. The sporting director was placed on gardening leave back in February when he opted to leave for Old Trafford, but the two clubs are yet to strike an agreement over a compensation package that would allow him to start work with the Red… Source ..read more

Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle United squad that we’ll miss out on European football next season if we continue to play as we did at Crystal Palace last night. Speaking to the media after the 2-0 defeat which saw us muster our first shot on target in the final few minutes, Howe described it as a “missed opportunity” on a night that saw Man Utd move up to sixth following their 4-2 win over… Source ..read more

Tino Livramento may not be fit for Saturday’s clash with Sheffield United, with Eddie Howe revealing that he is “still struggling” with an ankle injury. The right-back was on the bench for last night’s 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, but it’s emerged that he would’ve only come on in an “emergency” and remains a doubt for this weekend’s game. Howe is “not sure” if he’ll be able to start and… Source ..read more

According to an exclusive from The Mail’s Craig Hope, Newcastle United have identified Dougie Freedman on their shortlist of contenders for the vacant sporting director position. It’s believed the Crystal Palace chief features on the club’s final list of targets to replace Dan Ashworth. However, Man Utd are also keen on the Scot and would like him to join as their new head of recruitment. Source ..read more

I am a big fan of Eddie Howe. He deserves so much credit for taking us to Wembley, bringing Champions League football back to St James’ Park and keeping us in with a real chance of European football despite a season from hell on the injury and suspension front. For all the praise he rightfully received after that 4-0 win over Spurs, I feel criticism is only fair based on the selection and… Source ..read more