The other positive is that, if these rumours are true, is that they will be joining as soon as the window opens which can only be a plus
Again he cannot be high on a priority list. We already have ASM and Joelinton in that kind of position. Doesn't seem much point in bringing in Trippier and Lingard but lining up with Hayden, Clark and Ritchie.
It’s an upgrade on what we have that is for sure. I really hope (pray) they have some lined up to come in on day 1.
Now turns out Ashworth has been shortlisted and approached to be Sporting Director. Like Howe, not the name I'd have wanted.
BBC gossip today Fiorentina's 21-year-old Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has been linked with the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle, has rejected the club's latest contract offer. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter) Atletico Madrid will let England defender Kieran Trippier, 31, move to Newcastle for £15m if they can sign a replacement. (Mail) Barcelona have offered Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 29, to both Tottenham and Newcastle. (Mirror, via Goal) Newcastle will also test Everton's resolve for keeping unhappy French full-back Lucas Digne, 28. (CaughtOffside)
Once upon a time (3 months ago) I would have said the wages would have been crazy and completely unaffordable for a club like ours. Now, only a club like ours would pay it . How times change. Regardless of what happens, I just hope for an improvement in the squad. I have seen enough from Howe to believe he could keep us up, and do well next year, but he needs the playing staff. Save for a few players, we are a championship side.
Today's gossip Newcastle United are keen to bolster their attacking options in January with Manchester United's 26-year-old French striker Anthony Martial and Inter Milan's Bosnian front man Edin Dzeko, 35, on their shortlist. (Sun) Everton have agreed a £17m deal for Dynamo Kyiv and Ukraine left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko, 22, paving the way for out-of-favour French defender Lucas Digne, 28, to leave the Toffees amid interest from Newcastle and Leicester. (The Mirror) Newcastle and West Ham are monitoring the situation of Tottenham's English midfielder Dele Alli, 25. (Eurosport) Newcastle have offered Lyon attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta £181,457 per week to move to St James' Park, which the 24-year-old Brazilian has turned down as the move would not be a 'step up in quality' from Lyon. (Foot Mercato - in French) The Magpies are also interested in French striker Moussa Dembele, with Lyon open to selling the 25-year-old if a suitable offer is made for him.(Daily Mail)
