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Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote has revealed he rejected a move to Chelsea before signing a new long-term deal at St James' Park.

Midfielder Stephen Ireland has told manager Alan Pardew he is ready to make his debut for Newcastle after finally overcoming injury.

Captain Kevin Nolan has defended Newcastle teammate Ryan Taylor after being sent off for violent conduct against Bolton on Saturday.

Newcastle's Joey Barton has stood firm on his decision to remain quiet until the summer about a contract extension.

Newcastle will give a fitness test to striker Peter Lovenkrands ahead of Saturday's game against Bolton but Danny Guthrie is injured.

Midfielder Cheik Tiote has pledged his future to Newcastle by agreeing a new six-and-a-half year contract at St James's Park.

Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper has expressed his disappointment at the transfer deadline day sale of star striker Andy Carroll.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has revealed that he is hoping Hatem Ben Arfa can make his first-team comeback at the start of April.

Ex-Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse is being linked with a move to Newcastle after revealing he wants to quit Greek football.

Sol Campbell has refused to speculate whether he will be at Newcastle next season and claims he is happy to be a squad player.

Ipswich Town boss Paul Jewell has told Newcastle United, Connor Wickham is not for sale amid rumours he could leave Portman Road.

Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who is currently on loan at Celtic, admits he is unsure if he has a future at St James' Park.

Newcastle midfielder Stephen Ireland hopes to return to action in March as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Newcastle United are believed to be eyeing a summer move for Sevilla midfielder Diego Perotti.

Joey Barton has asked the Newcastle board to spend big this summer as he feels the Magpies can challenge for a European spot next term.

Jose Enrique claims he is happy at Newcastle but admits he is "flattered" by interest from other Premier League clubs.

Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan believes the club can push for Europe in the future if the board invest in the squad.

Newcastle striker Leon Best is confident he can provide the goals following Andy Carroll's big money move to Liverpool.

Shefki Kuqi claims he will give his 'heart and soul' to Newcastle after admitting he is 'one of the happiest footballers in the world'.

Alan Pardew has no fresh injury problems for Newcastle's trip to Birmingham with Steven Taylor and Shola Ameobi just missing out.

Newcastle could be set to lose a second player to Liverpool with Jose Enrique now being tipped to follow Andy Carroll in the summer.

Sebastian Larsson claims his January move to Newcastle did not collapse over personal terms as Birmingham pulled out of the deal.

Leon Best and Nile Ranger are set to be fit for Newcastle's trip to Blackburn so new signing Shefki Kuqi is likely to be on the bench.

Jonas Gutierrez insists he is "focused" on Newcastle United amid reports Lazio will make a summer move for the winger.

Newcastle have snapped up free agent Shefki Kuqi on a short term deal to ease their striking crisis.

Alan Pardew is hopeful that strike duo Nile Ranger and Leon Best will be fit for Newcastle's trip to Blackburn on Saturday.

Newcastle are set to fight it out with Roma for striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, who is set to get his wish to leave Tottenham this summer.

Newcastle are believed to be eyeing a summer move for Swansea ace Darren Pratley, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Alan Pardew is understood to be lining up moves for strikers Jeremie Aliadiere and Ewerthon, who are both free agents.

Alan Pardew says he doesn't think it is possible for Newcastle to complete a deal to bring Thierry Henry to St James' Park.

Steven Taylor believes he could return from his hamstring injury sooner than expected after beginning light training again.

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has revealed his burning desire to get a new deal with the club sorted out as soon as possible.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew hopes the money raised from the sale of Andy Carroll will prevent the loss of other key players.

Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote is available for the home tie against Arsenal after serving the final match of his suspension.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines and boss Alan Pardew has hinted he may seek cover.

Alan Pardew is targeting 40 points for Newcastle this season and says his only target is make sure of the club's Premier League place.

Newcastle have confirmed Shola Ameobi is facing a month out of action, after breaking his cheekbone in the Magpies defeat at Fulham.

Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa is expected to return to action in March after a lengthy spell sidelined with a broken leg.

Alan Pardew has been boosted by the news Cheik Tiote, Kevin Nolan and Danny Guthrie will all be available to face Fulham on Wednesday.

Alan Pardew has told Newcastle fans they shouldn't expect to see new signing Stephen Ireland play for at least the next two weeks.

Newcastle United could make a summer move for Bolton's Johan Elmander, when he will be out of contract at the Reebok.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has spoken of his delight at landing midfielder Stephen Ireland on loan for the rest of the season.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has denied that the club forced striker Andy Carroll to move to Liverpool in a £35million deal.