Newcastle United: May 2008 Archives

Turkey international midfielder Emre is set to return to his homeland this summer after Newcastle agreed a deal with Fenerbahce.

Newcastle look likely to be pipped to the signing of Manchester City captain Richard Dunne by rivals Spurs.

Newcastle are being linked with an ambitious and ultimately unlikely raid on Barcelona for £15m-rated striker Samuel Eto'o.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is being linked with a swoop on arch-rivals Newcastle to land winger Damien Duff.

Wigan's interest in Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia looks set to come to nothing with the player only interested in a move to London.

West Ham are confident Newcastle striker target Dean Ashton will commit his future to the club following 'positive talks'.

Newcastle are on the trail of Le Mans' 23-year-old midfielder Stephane Sessegnon - according to reports in France.

Toulouse have admitted they cannot keep Achille Emana after the £6m-rated Cameroon midfielder was linked to Newcastle.

Habib Beye wants to stay at Newcastle beyond the remaining two years on his St James' Park contract.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan may look to offer Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford a route out of League One.

Newcastle and Man City look set to go head to head for Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips this summer if he decides to move on.

Newcastle are reportedly set to join the race for left-sided Peru star Juan Manuel Vargas who currently plays for Catania in Serie A.

Newcastle reportedly want to sell Obafemi Martins despite the striker and boss Kevin Keegan recently saying his future is at the club.

Newcastle star Michael Owen is set to miss England's friendlies against USA and Trinidad & Tobago because of a virus.

Deputy chairman Derek Llambias is expected to replace outgoing chairman Chris Mort when he steps down this summer.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan must decide whether or not to rival West Ham for Reading left-back Nicky Shorey who is up for grabs.

Benin international midfielder Stephane Sessegnon admits he is "flattered" Newcastle have shown an interest in him.

Swedish defender Jonas Olsson admits he is interested in joining Everton ahead of both Newcastle and Middlesbrough.

Newcastle, Portsmouth and Tottenham are believed to have contacted Lyon about their young France Under-21 striker Loic Remy.

Tottenham, Blackburn and Portsmouth are all tracking Newcastle winger Damien Duff, who will leave St James' Park this summer.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been jailed for six months for assault and affray after a confrontation outside a restaurant.

Reported Portsmouth and Newcastle target Zoltan Gera has admitted Benfica have offered him the chance to move to Portugal.

Newcastle's bid to sign Galatasaray attacker Arda Turan could see fellow Turk Emre move in the opposite direction this summer.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to persuade Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte to make the switch this summer.

Newcastle are reportedly looking to sign Galatasaray's Turkish international winger Arda Turan as Damien Duff's possible replacement.

Gareth Southgate has been heavily linked with a swoop for Newcastle's £5m-rated midfielder James Milner if Gary O'Neil quits Boro.

Newcastle are reportedly ready to scupper Sunderland's attempts to sign Jonny Evans by bidding for the Manchester United defender

West Ham have reportedly joined Newcastle in the race to sign Man City captain Richard Dunne this summer.

Barcelona star Deco has put Newcastle on red alert after admitting he is set to quit the Nou Camp this summer.

Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia insists he is happy at St James' Park and is looking forward to next season.

Newcastle defender David Rozehnal wants to stay at loan club Lazio but only if he is going to play on a regular basis.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan claims there has been no contact from Arsenal over striker Obafemi Martins.

Kevin Keegan has denied rumours that Arsenal have made a new approach for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.

Paris Saint Germain striker Amara Diane would jump at the chance to join Newcastle United and is aware of Kevin Keegan's interest.

Alan Smith is happy at Newcastle according to his agent - who knows nothing of the rumoured interest of Middlesbrough.

Newcastle could be joined by Arsenal in the race to sign Manchester City skipper Richard Dunne this summer.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is a surprise target for Japan's struggling J-League club JEF United Chiba, according to reports.

Sampdoria defender Hugo Campagnaro is keen to move to England and has been linked with Fulham and Newcastle.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan admits he is looking to emulate Everton's success after hailing David Moyes' men as an "inspiration".

Kevin Keegan was in Paris last night to watch PSG midfielder Amara Diane and St Etienne striker Bafetimbi Gomis in action.

Kevin Keegan returned from his Magpies summit meeting with his job in tact and an idea of the transfer kitty he can spend this summer.

Newcastle are reported to have opened the bidding for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso who Man Utd and Spurs are also tracking.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has hit out at suggestions his club are obliged to buy striker Shola Ameobi from Newcastle.

Stoke's hopes of landing Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi permanently have been hit after Mark Viduka was ruled out for up to six months.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is set for clear-the-air talks with owner Mike Ashley over their respective visions for the club's future.

Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has confirmed that the club will not spend above their means this summer and become another Leeds.

Harry Kewell is being linked with a possible switch to Newcastle on a free transfer as his Liverpool career comes to a close.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has warned the Toon army to forget about Champions League football whilst he is at the helm.

Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has promised that Kevin Keegan will have money to spend on new players over the summer.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan says it is no surprise that Manchester United and Chelsea are battling it out on two fronts.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has told Chelsea that getting a result at Newcastle on Monday is easier said than done.

Kevin Keegan believes Chelsea will deserve it if they come through their St James' Park test and go on to lift the title.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka does not need summer Achilles surgery but Monday's clash with Chelsea could end his season.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is lining up a bid for Blackburn's Benni McCarthy if he loses Dean Ashton to Newcastle in the summer.

Alan Smith's agent Alex Black has denied the striker will be on his way to Glasgow giants Rangers in the summer.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is to risk playing Nicky Butt against Chelsea on Monday despite him running the risk of a four-match ban.

Turkey international midfielder Emre is set to return to his homeland this summer after Newcastle agreed a deal with Fenerbahce.

Newcastle look likely to be pipped to the signing of Manchester City captain Richard Dunne by rivals Spurs.

Newcastle are being linked with an ambitious and ultimately unlikely raid on Barcelona for £15m-rated striker Samuel Eto'o.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is being linked with a swoop on arch-rivals Newcastle to land winger Damien Duff.

Wigan's interest in Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia looks set to come to nothing with the player only interested in a move to London.

West Ham are confident Newcastle striker target Dean Ashton will commit his future to the club following 'positive talks'.

Newcastle are on the trail of Le Mans' 23-year-old midfielder Stephane Sessegnon - according to reports in France.

Toulouse have admitted they cannot keep Achille Emana after the £6m-rated Cameroon midfielder was linked to Newcastle.

Habib Beye wants to stay at Newcastle beyond the remaining two years on his St James' Park contract.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan may look to offer Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford a route out of League One.

Newcastle and Man City look set to go head to head for Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips this summer if he decides to move on.

Newcastle are reportedly set to join the race for left-sided Peru star Juan Manuel Vargas who currently plays for Catania in Serie A.

Newcastle reportedly want to sell Obafemi Martins despite the striker and boss Kevin Keegan recently saying his future is at the club.

Newcastle star Michael Owen is set to miss England's friendlies against USA and Trinidad & Tobago because of a virus.

Deputy chairman Derek Llambias is expected to replace outgoing chairman Chris Mort when he steps down this summer.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan must decide whether or not to rival West Ham for Reading left-back Nicky Shorey who is up for grabs.

Benin international midfielder Stephane Sessegnon admits he is "flattered" Newcastle have shown an interest in him.

Swedish defender Jonas Olsson admits he is interested in joining Everton ahead of both Newcastle and Middlesbrough.

Newcastle, Portsmouth and Tottenham are believed to have contacted Lyon about their young France Under-21 striker Loic Remy.

Tottenham, Blackburn and Portsmouth are all tracking Newcastle winger Damien Duff, who will leave St James' Park this summer.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been jailed for six months for assault and affray after a confrontation outside a restaurant.

Reported Portsmouth and Newcastle target Zoltan Gera has admitted Benfica have offered him the chance to move to Portugal.

Newcastle's bid to sign Galatasaray attacker Arda Turan could see fellow Turk Emre move in the opposite direction this summer.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to persuade Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte to make the switch this summer.

Newcastle are reportedly looking to sign Galatasaray's Turkish international winger Arda Turan as Damien Duff's possible replacement.