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Barton season start fears

Newcastle's Joey Barton has until August 13 to respond to a violent conduct charge for his bust-up with Ousmane Dabo in May 2007.

KK's double aim

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan hopes to add two more players to his squad after landing Metz centre-half Sebastian Bassong.

Toon pair left behind

Michael Owen and Joey Barton have not travelled to Majorca but Sebastian Bassong is in the squad despite not yet officially signing.

Give me time - Bassong

Metz centre-half Sebastien Bassong admits he will take time to settle at Newcastle but is delighted to have signed for the Magpies.

Coloccini ready to go

Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini could buy-out his contract in order to move to Newcastle, according to his agent.

McDermott in transfer admission

Terry McDermott has again moved to assure Newcastle fans that manager Kevin Keegan is working hard at signing new players.

Keegan closes in on Coloccini

Newcastle hope to beat off late interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham to sign Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini.

Gunners complicate Inler bid

Arsenal are weighing up a £5million bid to sign Switzerland midfielder and Newcastle target Goekhan Inler from Italian side Udinese.

Barton released from jail

Newcastle star Joey Barton has been released from jail after serving two months of a six-month sentence.

Striker deal hopes for Keegan

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan claims captain Michael Owen could sign a new long-term deal before the start of the season.

Argentina ace linked with Magpies

Newcastle have made a bid for £8m-rated Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini, according to his agent.

Barton to get Keegan support

Joey Barton has again been given the backing of Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan as he prepares to leave prison next month.

Given and Senderos in player trade link

Goalkeeper Shay Given has been linked with a move to Arsenal, while defender Philippe Senderos could go the other way to Newcastle.

Owen is Taylor made for Magpies

Striker Michael Owen has been urged to sign a new contract extension and prolong his stay at Newcastle by defender Steven Taylor.

Hammers rival Mags for cultured defender

Argentinian defender Fabricio Coloccini has emerged as a one of Kevin Keegan's four transfer targets, but West Ham also want him.

Oba blow, Owen delay for KK

Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins have both been ruled out of Newcastle's visit to face Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium.

New signings needed and soon - Keegan

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan says he wants to add at least four new signings to his squad before the transfer window closes.

No need to change - Keegan

Kevin Keegan will stick with Michael Owen as Newcastle club captain no matter who else comes in during the summer transfer window.

Midfielder move complete

Emre has put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Turkish giants Fenerbahce to end a three-year stay with Newcastle.

Reyes plays down link

Former Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes insists he is not interested in a move to Newcastle following recent speculation.

KK happy with N'Zogbia

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is confident Charles N'Zogbia will stay despite the player claiming he wants to move to London.

Warnock offer improvement in pipeline

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is tipped to test Blackburn's resolve by making an improved offer for left-back Stephen Warnock.

Duff going nowhere - KK

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has confirmed Damien Duff has a future at the club and can make a fresh start this season.

More signings on way - Keegan

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan expects to further bolster his squad by the end of August after making just two signings so far.

Keegan concerned by quality

Kevin Keegan has moved to reassure anxious fans he is trying desperately to improve his paper-thin Newcastle squad.

Agent fans Larsson flames

Sebastian Larsson's agent is hoping Birmingham receive "an offer they can't refuse" from Newcastle for his client.

Newcastle fail in Aimar and Warnock bids

Newcastle United will miss out on two of their summer transfer targets with Pablo Aimar and Stephen Warnock turning down the Toon.

Defender race hots up

Everton and Newcastle are said to have joined the race for want-away Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda.

Argentinian's agents jet into Toon

Newcastle United are hoping to complete the capture of Real Zaragoza's Argentinian playmaker Pablo Aimar before the end of the week.

Given calls for Keegan support

Shay Given has urged his Newcastle paymasters to back manager Kevin Keegan in the transfer market.

Viduka out to impress

Mark Viduka is hoping to prove to manager Kevin Keegan his injury problems are over and win a new contract.

Shola taking his time

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton admits the trail has gone cold as he bids to add Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi to his squad.

Magpies chance for Bassong

Metz defender Sebastien Bassong has confirmed he will spend a week on trial with Newcastle but Everton are also eyeing a move for him.

French defender handed Toon trial

Kevin Keegan is reportedly taking a look at Metz defender Sebastien Bassong as he sets about strengthening his Newcastle defence.

Shay happy to stay a Toon

Republic of Ireland star Shay Given has dismissed talk of a move to Arsenal and pledged his long-term future to Newcastle.

N'Zogbia wants Keegan talks

Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia has issued a come-and-get-me plea to north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.

Keegan in Guthrie swoop

Kevin Keegan looks set to sign midfielder Danny Guthrie after Newcastle agreed a fee with Liverpool.

Ashley targets new backers

Billionaire owner Mike Ashley has confirmed he is seeking investors to help fund Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan's spending plans.

Taylor wants futures sorted

Steven Taylor has urged his Newcastle bosses to hurry up and tie Michael Owen and Steve Harper down to new contracts.

Roeder ready for Ameobi

Norwich manager Glenn Roeder is hoping his old club Newcastle will accept a reduced offer for striker Shola Ameobi.

Agent confirms Magpies offer

Newcastle are the only club to have made an offer for Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson, according to his agent.

Striker blow for Keegan

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan looks likely to miss out on the signing of target Pablo Aimar as Benfica appear to have won the race.

Anton happy to stay

Anton Ferdinand has snubbed a potential move to Newcastle by insisting he would be more than happy to stay at West Ham.

Magpies target Chelsea ace

Newcastle are ready to step in and steal Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell from Aston Villa, according to reports.

Keegan to cool Lane interest

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is ready to end his interest in Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon.

Rosenborg ready to do business

Kevin Keegan has been told by Rosenborg to hurry up if he wants to sign Norway midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred.

No US Magpies raid on cards

American private equity firm InterMedia Partners has rubbished reports claiming they are interested in buying out Newcastle United.

Martins drops Arsenal bombshell

Arsenal's new striker search has been boosted by the admission of Newcastle's Obafemi Martins that he would like to play for them.

Defender pledges future to Toon

Newcastle have finally secured the future of defender Steven Taylor after the player penned a three-year deal.

Magpies sale reports emerge

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley could be set to realise a near £200m profit on the club inside 12 months.

Euro 2008 ace linked with Toon

Switzerland international midfielder Gokhan Inler has emerged as a target for Newcastle but the deal still needs more work.

Toon headache over new boy

Newcastle's signing of Jonas Gutierrrez is shrouded in controversy amid compensation claims and third-party ownership issues.

Ferdinand hopes fading for Keegan

West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand says he is unaware of interest from Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Newcastle.

Reds ready to end Toon interest

Liverpool look set to end their interest in Newcastle's James Milner after eyeing a second bid for Espanyol winger Albert Riera.

Round ready to go

Everton appear to have reached an agreement with Newcastle over the position of Steve Round who will be the new assistant boss.

Newcastle complete Gutierrez capture

Newcastle have signed Argentina winger Jonas Gutierrez from Real Mallorca for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.

Everton make Round progress

Everton hope to resolve a contract dispute with Newcastle to appoint Steve Round as their new assistant manager.

Keegan crucial to Barton stay

Kevin Keegan is expected to urge his Newcastle bosses not to put troubled midfielder Joey Barton up for sale.

No jail term for Joey

Newcastle have confirmed they will hold talks with Joey Barton after he was handed a four-month suspended jail sentence.

Midfielder talks imminent

Joey Barton is facing showdown talks with Newcastle but hopes to return to pre-season training with the Magpies next week.

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