Zaha - Future could be decided by end of January after Palace's cup exit

With just under a week to go in the January transfer window, Newcastle United are looking to add another player or two to the squad. A defenders arrival is imminent at St.James’ Park, indeed a deal is expected to be sorted out within the next three days all going well. However, the Newcastle hierarchy has been alerted by Wilfried Zaha’s availability. The future of the exciting forward was set [Read more →]

Mariappa - Being linked with a £3m move to Newcastle United before deadline

With just over a week to go in the January transfer window, Alan Pardew is looking to add another couple of faces to an already encouraging squad. With Steven Taylor out for the remainder of the season, it has been well documented that attentions have turned to recruiting a defender. The latest of a long list of linked players is Watford’s Adrian Mariappa, their 25 year-old English centre back. [Read more →]

Taylor - His absence at centre back saw Newcastle United lose points

When Steven Taylor pulled up against Chelsea in the final ten minutes I didn’t think that the Englishman had suffered an injury that would rule him for the remainder of the Premier League season. However, the news wasn’t good and Tayls won’t be in action until next season at the earliest – a big pity considering he was playing the best football of his career, alongside Fabricio Coloccini. [Read more →]

Tomkins - Second offer lodged for West Ham defender after £2.5m was rejected

It’s believed that Newcastle United have made another bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins after their initial £2.5m offer was rebuffed over three weeks ago. With Steven Taylor out for the season following an achilles injury, Alan Pardew and his recruitment team have been out in full force looking for a replacement, with the Championship defender their number one target. Tomkins is [Read more →]