Newcastle United: December 2008 Archives

Newcastle are targeting a 'big midfielder' among five signings in the January transfer window, according to agent Willie McKay.

Fulham and Newcastle are leading the race to sign £5m-rated Leeds midfielder Fabian Delph but Sunderland and Arsenal aren't far behind.

Newcastle United could make a cut-price bid for transfer-listed Blades keeper Paddy Kenny in the January transfer window.

Ipswich are pondering a £1.5million move for Newcastle's England Under-19 striker Andy Carroll.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has already started his bid to strengthen the squad but does not know how much cash is available.

Liverpool ensured they would go into 2009 as league leaders after brushing aside a lacklustre Newcastle at St James' Park.

Mark Hughes is ready to test Newcastle's resolve to keep Michael Owen by launching a £4m January bid for the striker.

Owner Mike Ashley has backtracked on his decision to sell Newcastle and intends to "drive the club forward" in 2009.

Newcastle will be without at least eight first team players when they face Liverpool on Sunday, including three first team defenders.

Two penalties and a sending off helped produce a Boxing Day cracker at the JJB, with Wigan eventually running out the winners.

Former chairman Freddy Shepherd has told Michael Owen to show "a thread of loyalty" by staying at Newcastle for one more season.

Charles N'Zogbia has put Paris St Germain on red alert by admitting he wants to quit Newcastle for a 'more successful club'.

Wigan's hopes of signing Nicky Butt are fading after Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear claimed he wants to end his career with the Magpies.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear now feels star striker Michael Owen will sign a new deal with a decision due in a couple of days.

Damian Duff was the hero for Newcastle after coming off the bench to snatch a late winner for the Magpies.

Joe Kinnear hopes to keep hold of Nicky Butt so the veteran midfielder can pass on his experience to Newcastle's youngsters.

Frank Lampard has questioned whether England team-mate Michael Owen would be a good buy for title-chasers Chelsea.

Newcastle will give striker Obafemi Martins a late fitness test to see whether he will be available for Sunday's clash with Tottenham.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has said contract talks with Michael Owen have been positive and he 'thinks he will' sign a new deal.

Joe Kinnear has been told by Newcastle owner Mike Ashley that he will be given funds to bolster the squad with players of his choice.

Michael Owen has left Newcastle in limbo after opting to wait before deciding if he will sign the club's new contract offer.

Nicky Butt is set to take up Newcastle's one-year contract offer and says he hopes to finish his career at St James' Park.

AS Roma defender John Arne Riise will definitely not be going to Newcastle in the January window, according to boss Joe Kinnear.

Michael Owen is set to tell boss Joe Kinnear whether he will accept Newcastle's new deal offer with a reported £25,000-a-week pay cut.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear launched an impassioned defence of his side's form after their first away win in the league this season.

Newcastle will re-open contract talks with Michael Owen on Tuesday although boss Joe Kinnear concedes the striker is in control.

Newcastle moved out of the relegation zone after a fine second-half performance over a lacklustre Portsmouth side at Fratton Park.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has not received "a single credible bid" for the club but insists he does not regret buying the Magpies.

Newcastle look set to hand a debut to young winger Kazenga LuaLua as they look for goals to move them away from the relegation battle.

Joe Kinnear could hand starlet Kazenga LuaLua his first Premier League start of the season for Newcastle at Portsmouth on Sunday.

Reported Newcastle target John Arne Riise says he wants to stay at Roma, while boss Joe Kinnear wants to hand Steve Harper a new deal.

Joe Kinnear has warned Portsmouth that his injury-hit Newcastle side will be going for the three points at Fratton Park on Sunday.

Joe Kinnear says he is confident of keeping Newcastle in the Premier League but only if he is handed funds to strengthen the squad.

Magpies boss Joe Kinnear is hopeful of having Danny Guthrie, Nicky Butt and Damien Duff available to face Portsmouth on Sunday.

Wigan and Bolton have been alerted to the chance of signing Newcastle United skipper Nicky Butt on the cheap in January.

Mark Viduka says he was close to requiring Achilles surgery which would have kept him out of the Newcastle side for another 12 months.

Joe Kinnear has hit back after the FA charged him with using abusive and insulting words towards a match official in the Stoke match.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear is almost certain to have the book thrown at him by the FA after being sent off during the draw with Stoke.

Former Newcastle star Abdoulaye Faye has hinted at divisions in the dressing room at St James' Park which he says don't exist at Stoke.

Newcastle have declared an interest in Hearts left-back David Obua and Argentine left-sided defender Lucas Mareque.

Michael Owen has admitted talks over his new contract have stalled amid speculation the star will leave Newcastle in January.

Second half goals from Mamady Sidibe and Abdoulaye Faye helped Stoke hit back from two-down to grab a draw at Newcastle.

Joe Kinnear has called on his Newcastle strikers to follow the defence's lead and put on a top performance against Stoke on Saturday.

Former boss Kevin Keegan is reportedly claiming £8million from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley for constructive dismissal.

Newcastle stars Steven Taylor and Mark Viduka are expected to start on the bench when United take on Stoke City on Saturday.

Shay Given says he is happy at Newcastle and has rejected speculation linking him with a move to Tottenham.

Joe Kinnear has confirmed Newcastle will not be fining Obafemi Martins for his reaction to being substituted at Middlesbrough.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has ruled out a January swoop on Newcastle for former striker Michael Owen.

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has urged boss Joe Kinnear to play him alongside Michael Owen and Mark Viduka in attack.

Newcastle must sign new players in January to pull away from the relegation zone, according to keeper Shay Given.

Newcastle are targeting a 'big midfielder' among five signings in the January transfer window, according to agent Willie McKay.

Fulham and Newcastle are leading the race to sign £5m-rated Leeds midfielder Fabian Delph but Sunderland and Arsenal aren't far behind.

Newcastle United could make a cut-price bid for transfer-listed Blades keeper Paddy Kenny in the January transfer window.

Ipswich are pondering a £1.5million move for Newcastle's England Under-19 striker Andy Carroll.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has already started his bid to strengthen the squad but does not know how much cash is available.

Liverpool ensured they would go into 2009 as league leaders after brushing aside a lacklustre Newcastle at St James' Park.

Mark Hughes is ready to test Newcastle's resolve to keep Michael Owen by launching a £4m January bid for the striker.

Owner Mike Ashley has backtracked on his decision to sell Newcastle and intends to "drive the club forward" in 2009.

Newcastle will be without at least eight first team players when they face Liverpool on Sunday, including three first team defenders.

Two penalties and a sending off helped produce a Boxing Day cracker at the JJB, with Wigan eventually running out the winners.