Newcastle United will look to secure Brazilian defender in the summer

Douglas in action for FC Twente in a Europa League tie against Fulham

Douglas - Didn't make the move to NUFC in January for various reasons

When you compare the January transfer window of 2012 to a year previous, it makes for surprising reading. Newcastle United lost Andy Carroll to Liverpool for the guts of forty million pounds, while on that same day managed to bring Stephen Ireland in on loan. It wasn’t the happiest of times for Toon fans but this year however, couldn’t have been more of a contrast. We happened to end up the highest [Read more →]

February 3, 2012   3 Comments

Newcastle United representatives already ‘in talks’ with Wilfried Zaha

Wilfried Zaha in action for Crystal Palace in the nPower Championship

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 →]

January 25, 2012   9 Comments

Adrian Mariappa ‘priority target’ for Newcastle United before close of window

Adrian Mariappa in action for Watford in the nPower Championship

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 →]

January 22, 2012   9 Comments

Newcastle United opt against signing Jason Prior

Jason Prior in action for the Newcastle United Reserves while on trial

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 →]

January 21, 2012   No Comments