According to recent reports, Newcastle United are on the verge of completing a deal for Besiktas ace Oguzhan Ozyakup. The Turkey international joined Besiktas from Arsenal in the summer of 2012 and over the years, he has put in some impressive performances for the Super Lig outfit. He was the driving force behind Besiktas’ 2016/17 title … Read more
According to reports, Everton are interested in signing Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles in the summer. Everton have appointed Marco Silva as their new boss to change the club’s fortunes after an underwhelming 2017/18 campaign. While Silva’s predecessor Sam Allardyce guided the club to an 8th-place finish, the fans were particularly displeased with the dull … Read more
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Sassuolo defender Gian Marco Ferrari in the summer transfer window. But the Magpies will face competition from the likes of Fulham, AS Monaco and Sevilla as these clubs are also interested in the defender’s signature. Ferrari enjoyed a brilliant spell on loan at Sampdoria from Sassuolo last season, … Read more
It was in the 2015/16 season that Rafa Benitez took over at a relegation-threatened Newcastle United. Despite finishing the season with six unbeaten games, the damage was already done. Add Sunderland’s heroics and it was all going down at Tyneside. The Magpies were relegated. Rafa signed a three-year deal and intended on seeing it through. … Read more
There are reports in the news that Rafa Benitez is set to make Martin Dubravka his first Summer signing at Newcastle United. There is a handy clause in his loan contract that allows them to snap him up for a mere £4million, which seems like a bargain for the Slovakian keeper. It is a no-brainer … Read more
Newcastle United won the 2016-17 Championship title that secured their promotion to the Premier League. On their return to the Premier League, Rafael Benitez’s men secured a top-10 finish. It is a fantastic achievement considering the squad Benitez had at his disposal. After a campaign in which fending off relegation was the main aim, Benitez … Read more
According to reports, Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino is wanted by La Liga clubs Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao in the summer transfer window. Newcastle signed Merino on a permanent deal in October for £8m, having initially arrived on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund last summer. Despite a fantastic start, the Spaniard majorly struggled … Read more
After finishing the Premier League season on a decent note, Rafael Benitez would need funds to invest in the summer transfer window after guiding the club to a 10th-place finish in the league. Newcastle have seen far too many players refusing to move once it is clear they have no future but it is high … Read more
Upon returning to the Premier League from the second tier, Newcastle United managed to seal a top-half table finish, ending the season in 10th place. It was a brilliant result for the Magpies, considering how Rafael Benitez wasn’t backed in the transfer market and had to work with fairly limited resources and a tight squad. … Read more
West Ham are reportedly planning to make a move for Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez. The club parted ways with Moyes on Wednesday. The Scot arrived in mid-November when West Ham were in a big mess, battling relegation and leaking goals at a high rate. The Scotsman was appointed on a short-term basis with the objective … Read more