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 →]

Prior - Hasn't done enough to earn a permanent move to Newcastle United

Newcastle United trialist Jason Prior has confirmed that he will not be signing for Newcastle United on a permanent deal following two weeks of training and participation with the reserve squad. The Bognor Regis striker was offered a remarkable opportunity to show NUFC staff his worth and despite scoring on his debut for the reserve squad with a well taken goal; Newcastle [Read more →]

Branson - Influx of shirt sponsorship money seemingly financed Cissé move

With Newcastle United managing the biggest, and most expensive coup of the January transfer window so far, many were surprised by the £9m spent on Senegalese striker Papiss Demba Cisse - including me. Of course you would be surprised though, after all Alan Pardew did say that they had no plans to bring in a striker this window – despite giving Jason Prior a trial on Tyneside [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 →]