Alan Pardew has two days to bring in 2 players at Newcastle United

Alan Pardew watches on as Newcastle United play Arsenal

Pardew - Clock is ticking as NUFC desperately try to lure to players to St. James'

It was always going to come down to the final couple of days wasn’t it? A whole summer was spent trying to find a new club for Joey Barton, get the best possible price for Jose Enrique and relocate Kevin Nolan. The whole summer is nearly gone; and we’re still crying out for a striker, and a left-back. Why on earth you wouldn’t have a full-back acquired before Jose departed for Merseyside is beyond [Read more →]

August 29, 2011   7 Comments

Newcastle United reportedly bid £10m for Inter Milan defender Davide Santon

Davide Santon in action for Inter Milan against Manchester United

Santon - Would be a real statement of intent from NUFC if they pulled it off

There are emerging reports suggesting that Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Inter Milan’s Davide Santon over a move to St.James’ Park. I think most people will know Santon and also be aware of the talent he is. He was very much a wonderkid in the making a couple of years ago but for one reason or another – the Italian side may be willing to let the 20 year-old depart the San Siro. Deals for [Read more →]

August 25, 2011   11 Comments

Newcastle United eyeing up Bristol City’s Nicky Maynard?

Bristol City's Nicky Maynard scores a wonder goal against Queens Park Rangers

Maynard - May be a target for Alan Pardew if other forwards don't arrive

There’s some interesting news regarding our search for a striker; and that Alan Pardew may have turned his attention to Bristol City’s main man – Nicky Maynard. The striker is 24 years of age, fitting our age category for recruitments and is out of contract at the end of this forthcoming season – meaning he could be obtained for a half decent price. With Modibo Maiga begging Sochaux or rather demanding that the club let him join Newcastle, perhaps Maynard is a last resort if we [Read more →]

August 16, 2011   10 Comments

The scenario that will more than likely face Newcastle United fans on August 31st

Joey Barton in action for Newcastle United during pre-season

Questions - Who will be at Newcastle United and who'll be gone come Aug 31st?

Seemingly the drama surrounding Joey Barton, Twitter and the board and indeed Jose Enrique’s ‘impending’ move to Liverpool is somewhat putting our transfer exploits on the back-burner – for the media at least. Today we found out that there have been talks with Tranquillo Barnetta and NUFC and that those very talks were going quite well – only for the Swiss to suffer an injury that could postpone the [Read more →]

August 5, 2011   8 Comments