Midfielder cites Eddie Howe’s ability to develop playersRamsey leaves Villa after 167 senior appearancesNewcastle have completed the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey. The 24-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the club, who are understood to have paid an initial £39m for his
Newcastle United missed the pick of the chances while Ezri Konsa took a red card for his Villa team as the side played out a reasonably entertaining stalemateRead Peter Lansley’s match report from Villa Park Sandro Tonali: Newcastle’s Italian midfielder looks fighting fit and in a very good mood as
Newcastle demonstrated how united they are without Alexander Isak but also how much they miss his goals. Despite dominating this match, before and after Ezri Konsa was sent off for Aston Villa, Eddie Howe’s team had to settle for a draw against the side they pipped for a Champions League place on go
The £150m-rated Sweden striker has effectively gone on strike as he holds out for a transfer to champions LiverpoolAs a player at Bournemouth and Portsmouth Eddie Howe could invariably be found reading the foreign news pages of the broadsheets while travelling to matches on the team bus.More than tw
Another new era at Tottenham, De Cuyper can shine for Brighton and Aston Villa remind us this is a businessA visit to an expectant Anfield, where Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké will be out to impress on their Premier League debuts, represents a daunting start for a Bournemouth team that have lost th
Clubs are spending like there is no tomorrow but the title looks to be between Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and ChelseaAnd I heard, as it were, a sound of thunder. I heard multitudes marching to the big kettle drum. Not to mention, it should be said, even larger multitudes talking on the wick
Manager Keith Andrews says striker ‘not ready to play’Club holding out for fee of £40mKeith Andrews has revealed Yoane Wissa will not take part in Brentford’s opening game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday amid strong interest from Newcastle. The forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Midfielder could be in squad to face Villa on SaturdayTalks over Wissa continue so Gordon may be used as No 9Newcastle are close to signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £40m after resisting competition from West Ham for the versatile 24-year-old midfielder.With talks between the clubs advanced,
Eddie Howe’s side hope the Champions League and smart additions can banish memories of a challenging summerGuardian writers’ predicted position: 7th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 5th Continue reading...
Removal vans seen at player’s Ponteland residenceStriker made to train alone as he seeks exitThe house Alexander Isak has been living in just outside Newcastle is back on the rental market. The striker is trying to secure a move to Liverpool and it emerged on Tuesday that new tenants are being sough
Milan defender Thiaw arrives in England for medicalWest Ham preparing bid for Saints’ Mateus FernandesNewcastle’s longstanding quest for a right-sided centre-back appears to be over after they agreed a £35m deal with Milan for their Germany defender Malick Thiaw.The 24-year-old flew to north-east En
The Guardian’s fans network looks ahead to the new season: fresh talent, weak links, and who will be sacked firstOptimism abounds in London N5. I had some doubts about Arteta’s ability to keep motivating this group, but this summer’s heavy spend should fix that, reinvigorating the squad. Only time w
Magpies have rejected £110m offer from LiverpoolIsak currently training away from the rest of squadEddie Howe has admitted he will not have the final say over striker Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle. The 25-year-old Sweden international is training by himself after taking no part in the club’s
Manager admits his team have been disrupted by the transfer saga and ‘it’s not straightforward’ to insist striker honours his contractAlexander Isak’s old poster-boy image has been removed from the plateglass windows of Newcastle’s club store and, judging by Eddie Howe’s demeanour on Friday night, t
Striker eyes Stamford Bridge exit after summer signingsNewcastle now favourites to land Jackson and WissaNicolas Jackson has told Chelsea that he wants to leave amid interest from Newcastle, with the Senegal forward having missed the friendly with Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night. Jackson has fallen
Striker told to arrive for training after teammates’ exitIsak due to hold talks with Eddie Howe on WednesdayAlexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle escalated on Wednesday when the striker was ordered to train separately from his teammates and stay away from a lunchtime training‑ground barbecue.Eddi
Sesko wants Old Trafford despite no Champions LeagueUnited will consider Højlund loan if wages and fee paidManchester United are increasingly confident of signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on a deal that could rise to £74.1m after the striker indicated his preference to join the clubNewcastle a
A summer without a sporting director and failure to keep Alexander Isak happy has left the club with an almost dysfunctional feel“If you want to understand Newcastle you first need to understand its place in the world – that is, a very long way from anywhere. The next major city is Leeds, two hours
Both clubs submit offers that could rise to almost £75mAlexander Isak scheduled for talks with Eddie HoweManchester United are battling with Newcastle to sign the RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle had appeared to be within touching distance of a deal for the 22-year-old but Manchester Uni
Newcastle reported to have made £65.5m Sesko offerRamsdale joins on loan as Wilson seals West Ham moveEddie Howe has admitted he does not know what is going to happen next after Liverpool had a bid for Alexander Isak turned down by Newcastle on Friday. The striker has made it clear he wants to leave
