Newcastle United archives

Newcastle have become the latest club to take an interest in West Ham midfielder Valron Behrami as he looks set to depart Upton Park.

Steven Taylor is set to be offered a new contract in a bid to keep him at Newcastle as the defender looks for more regular action.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton believes striker Andy Carroll is getting better with each and every passing game.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has called for his side to be more disciplined after the club has been struck by a number of suspensions.

Newcastle will be without first-choice central-defensive partnership Fabricio Coloccini and Mike Williamson for Chelsea's visit.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has urged his players to be on their best behaviour when Chelsea arrive on Sunday.

Boss Chris Hughton does not feel Newcastle are a "dirty" side despite suspensions for Fabricio Coloccini and Mike Williamson.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton believes Sol Campbell and Steven Taylor will be able to cope with the threat of Chelsea on Sunday.

Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan insists his side need to become harder to beat if they are to enjoy success in the Premier League.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has been linked with a January swoop for Manchester United's Anderson but faces competition from Europe.

Newcastle United are holding talks with highly-rated young striker Nile Ranger over a new long-term contract at St James' Park.

Newcastle are planning to appeal against Mike Williamson's three match ban for clashing with Bolton striker Johan Elmander.

Newcastle could be without centre backs Mike Williamson and Fabricio Coloccini for this weekend's home clash with Chelsea.

Chris Hughton says Newcastle will not be selling Andy Carroll in the new year, despite speculation of firm interest in the England man.

Steve Harper is expected to return to action in mid-December and is determined to once again be Newcastle's first-choice keeper.

Shola Ameobi looks set to return to the Newcastle squad for the clash at Bolton, but Joey Barton and Cheik Tiote will miss out.

Fabio Capello has heaped praise on Andy Carroll after his England debut while the Newcastle striker is hoping to make a place his own.

Newcastle's Ryan Taylor could be out of action for up to three months after suffering an ankle injury in training.

Newcastle United are believed to have told the Football Association they do not want Andy Carroll to face France due to injury.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been named in the England starting line-up to face France and has thanked club boss Chris Hughton.

Fabio Capello has confirmed he plans to give England debuts to both Andy Carroll and Jordan Henderson against France at Wembley.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is reportedly making good progress and is expected to feature for England on Wednesday.

Chris Hughton says Andy Carroll may be forced to pull out of England's game with France in order to be fit to face Bolton on Saturday.

Chris Hughton says it's vital for him to bring in a new assistant manager as soon as possible in order to aid Newcastle's progression.

Newcastle will have to cope without Joey Barton and Ryan Taylor for the visit of Fulham while Shola Ameobi faces a late fitness test.

Joey Barton has apologised to Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen after accepting a three game ban for violent conduct.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with violent conduct by the FA after a clash with Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton hailed striker Andy Carroll after his strike in the defeat to Blackburn on Wednesday.

Newcastle's Joey Barton could be hit with a three game ban after he appeared to strike out at Morten Gamst Pedersen on Wednesday.

Peter Lovenkrands says he may have to leave Newcastle in order to further his international career, with FC Copenhagen interested.

Chris Hughton is likely to name the same side for the fourth game running for the visit of Blackburn despite Leon Best's return.

Newcastle keeper Tim Krul has earned plenty of plaudits for his displays but he has thanked his defence for helping him out.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton insists striker Andy Carroll is not for sale after Chelsea were linked with the in-form forward.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is on the verge of an England call up and Chris Hughton says he will deserve it.

Joey Barton has revealed that Newcastle had planned to target Arsenal keeper Lukasz Fabianski in Sunday's game.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi believes he has a lot more to offer, following 10 years battling injury.

Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper expects to return to first team contention in December following his shoulder injury.

Newcastle will be without Sol Campbell for the trip to Arsenal on Sunday as the centre-half is still suffering with a thigh strain.

Newcastle keeper Steve Harper has paid tribute to boss Chris Hughton and believes he is the perfect man for the job.

Everton are being linked with a summer move for Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan if they lose the services of Steven Pienaar.

Chris Hughton believes Sol Campbell has a chance of being fit for Sunday's clash with Arsenal after his recent thigh injury.

Newcastle are keeping tabs on Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley as his contract talks with the club continue to stall.

Shola Ameobi insists Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has the support of all the players and he urged the club to hand him a new contract.

Anderlecht midfielder Jonathan Legear has confirmed that Newcastle are interested in taking him to the Premier League in January.

Chris Hughton described his Newcastle side's 5-1 mauling of Sunderland as an 'outstanding performance' and he is 'very, very proud'.

Chris Hughton watched his Newcastle side thrash Sunderland 5-1 on Sunday and admitted he is not sure if he will secure a new contract.