Newcastle United: August 2009 Archives

Joey Barton and Nicky Butt are expected to return for Newcastle's home clash with Championship rivals Leicester.

Newcastle have agreed a season long loan deal for Spanish striker Xisco to go to La Liga side Racing Santander.

Chris Hughton says he's hopeful over the fitness of Shola Ameobi after rumours the Newcastle striker could be out for months.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has admitted he is keen to bring Newcastle's Kevin Nolan back to the Reebok Stadium.

Keeper Tim Krul will make his home debut for the Magpies in a much-changed team for tonight's Carling Cup tie against Huddersfield.

Newcastle's highly-rated Slovenian starlet Haris Vuckic has been included in the squad for Wednesday night's clash with Huddersfield.

Newcastle are reported to be lining up a £3milllion offer for Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw.

Newcastle could be without midfielder Joey Barton against Crystal Palace but Nicky Butt is in line to return to action.

Espanyol are set to make a last-ditch 'take it or leave it' bid for unsettled Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini.

Newcastle will hand a late fitness to Joey Barton before naming their side to take on Sheffield Wednesday tonight.

Fulham have completed the £4million signing of Republic of Ireland international winger Damien Duff from Newcastle.

Everton are being linked with a move for Newcastle's Steven Taylor as the Joleon Lescott saga continues to rumble on.

Portsmouth are closing in on Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez and Egypt striker Amir Zaki, according to their prospective new owner.

Damien Duff will complete his move from relegated Newcastle to Fulham early next week, manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed.

Fulham are expected to complete the £4m signing of Newcastle winger Damien Duff beating Wolves who also wanted him.

Man Utd right-back Danny Simpson goes straight into the Magpies squad for the home clash with Reading after joining on loan.

Everton are being linked with a £8million swoop for Newcastle's Steven Taylor if Joleon Lescott is sold to Man City.

Fulham are rumoured to be the Premier League club that last night tabled a £4million bid for Newcastle's Damien Duff.

Chris Hughton has confirmed Newcastle's injury crisis has not got any worse after the midweek international break.

Sunderland and Arsenal are both said to be weighing up bids for Tim Krul but Newcastle are determined to keep hold.

Jonas Gutierrez's agent says the Newcastle winger is not heading Olympiacos, while Panathinaikos are not in for Fabricio Coloccini.

Jonas Gutierrez has confirmed Olympiakos are keen to sign him and says he would jump at the chance of a move to Greece.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has reportedly performed another U-turn and could now install David O'Leary as boss.

A "devastated" Steven Taylor has branded relegated Newcastle "a joke" for not appointing a permanent successor to Alan Shearer.

Habib Beye said his desire to stay in the Premier League was behind his decision to sign a three-year contract with Aston Villa.

Newcastle will be without midfielders Danny Guthrie and Nicky Butt for their season opener against West Brom tomorrow.

Tottenham have reportedly agreed an £8m fee with Newcastle for centre-half Sebastian Bassong.

Aston Villa are chasing a double swoop on Newcastle for want-away defenders Habib Beye and Sebastien Bassong.

Aston Villa, Manchester City and Everton have entered the race to sign Sebastien Bassong after Newcastle rejected Spurs' offer.

Sebastien Bassong, Habib Beye and Fabricio Coloccini are all reportedly closing in on moves away from St James' Park.

Spurs have sparked an auction for Newcastle defender Sebastian Bassong after a £10m bid was reportedly rejected.

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has joined German champions Wolfsburg on a four-year deal while Mark Viduka's linked with Portsmouth.

Joey Barton and Nicky Butt are expected to return for Newcastle's home clash with Championship rivals Leicester.

Newcastle have agreed a season long loan deal for Spanish striker Xisco to go to La Liga side Racing Santander.

Chris Hughton says he's hopeful over the fitness of Shola Ameobi after rumours the Newcastle striker could be out for months.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has admitted he is keen to bring Newcastle's Kevin Nolan back to the Reebok Stadium.

Keeper Tim Krul will make his home debut for the Magpies in a much-changed team for tonight's Carling Cup tie against Huddersfield.

Newcastle's highly-rated Slovenian starlet Haris Vuckic has been included in the squad for Wednesday night's clash with Huddersfield.

Newcastle are reported to be lining up a £3milllion offer for Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw.

Newcastle could be without midfielder Joey Barton against Crystal Palace but Nicky Butt is in line to return to action.

Espanyol are set to make a last-ditch 'take it or leave it' bid for unsettled Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini.

Newcastle will hand a late fitness to Joey Barton before naming their side to take on Sheffield Wednesday tonight.

Fulham have completed the £4million signing of Republic of Ireland international winger Damien Duff from Newcastle.

Everton are being linked with a move for Newcastle's Steven Taylor as the Joleon Lescott saga continues to rumble on.

Portsmouth are closing in on Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez and Egypt striker Amir Zaki, according to their prospective new owner.

Damien Duff will complete his move from relegated Newcastle to Fulham early next week, manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed.

Fulham are expected to complete the £4m signing of Newcastle winger Damien Duff beating Wolves who also wanted him.

Man Utd right-back Danny Simpson goes straight into the Magpies squad for the home clash with Reading after joining on loan.

Everton are being linked with a £8million swoop for Newcastle's Steven Taylor if Joleon Lescott is sold to Man City.

Fulham are rumoured to be the Premier League club that last night tabled a £4million bid for Newcastle's Damien Duff.

Chris Hughton has confirmed Newcastle's injury crisis has not got any worse after the midweek international break.

Sunderland and Arsenal are both said to be weighing up bids for Tim Krul but Newcastle are determined to keep hold.

Jonas Gutierrez's agent says the Newcastle winger is not heading Olympiacos, while Panathinaikos are not in for Fabricio Coloccini.

Jonas Gutierrez has confirmed Olympiakos are keen to sign him and says he would jump at the chance of a move to Greece.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has reportedly performed another U-turn and could now install David O'Leary as boss.

A "devastated" Steven Taylor has branded relegated Newcastle "a joke" for not appointing a permanent successor to Alan Shearer.

Habib Beye said his desire to stay in the Premier League was behind his decision to sign a three-year contract with Aston Villa.