Newcastle United archives

Newcastle are weighing up whether to make a summer bid for West Ham striker Demba Ba but a move for Dimitar Berbatov looks unlikely.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says he is on the lookout for bargain signings this summer to boost his Magpies squad.

Lille coach Rudi Garcia has revealed Newcastle are on the verge of completing a £4.3million deal for midfielder Yohan Cabaye.

Joey Barton says he does not want to leave Newcastle and has slammed owner Mike Ashley for not offering him a new contract.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has reportedly joined the race to sign West Ham striker Demba Ba.

Teenage defender Shane Ferguson is poised to pledge his future to Newcastle by signing a new five-year contract.

Boss Alan Pardew is not surprised at Joey Barton's decision to leave Newcastle but expects him to honour the remainder of his contract.

Joey Barton's agent has revealed there are plenty of clubs interested in him but believes he will stay at Newcastle this summer.

Newcastle look set to complete the signing of Mehdi Abeid from Lens after the midfielder confirmed he will be leaving his current club.

Joey Barton's agent claims the midfielder will not be offered a new deal by Newcastle, plunging his future into doubt.

Newcastle defender Dan Gosling is ready for pre-season after an injury hit debut campaign at St James' Park.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to make a £10million move for Lorient striker Kevin Gameiro, but faces competition from Valencia.

Steven Taylor admits he has endured a frustrating season but hopes his fine end-of-season form is the start of better things to come.

Getafe striker Juan Albin has snubbed interest from Newcastle to join Espanyol on a free transfer instead.

Newcastle are expected to mount a challenge for Jay Bothroyd's signature after the England striker was released by Cardiff.

Alan Pardew says he is desperate to hammer out a new deal with Newcastle's top scorer Kevin Nolan before bringing in any new players.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been tipped to make a summer move for Roma's French winger Jeremy Menez.

Kevin Nolan pledged his future to Newcastle and insisted that they can't afford to lose Joey Barton 'or any other big players'.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is hoping that they can persuade controversial midfielder Joey Barton to extend his stay at St James' Park.

Newcastle United could be set for a summer swoop for West Ham striker Carlton Cole following their relegation from the Premier League.

Newcastle United winger Jonas Gutierrez says the club should do all they can to keep hold of left-back Jose Enrique this summer.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says he will not rush this summer into spending the £35million the club received from selling Andy Carroll.

Alan Pardew has praised his Newcastle squad for what he feels has been a fine season but insists he is looking for better next term.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has confirmed he wants to re-sign Newcastle keeper Fraser Forster this summer.

Peter Lovenkrands has warned Newcastle that the new players that arrive this summer will have to share the team spirit mentality.

Alan Pardew says he will be trying to bring in "one or two big name players" this summer but also claims youth will be given a chance.

Newcastle defender Jose Enrique has denied reports he has already agreed terms with Liverpool and remains "calm" over his future.

Newcastle are lining up a £6 million deal to bring Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia back to St James' Park, according to reports.

Newcastle United are eyeing Toulouse duo Cheikh M'Bengue and Franck Tabanou as they look to strengthen in the summer.

Newcastle's Tim Krul is desperate to establish himself as the number one goalkeeper at St James' Park.

Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan will miss the final two games of the season after undergoing an ankle operation.

Joey Barton believes next season will be an extremely tough one for Newcastle and says the squad will need to be improved.

Alan Pardew is ready to hold crunch talks with Jose Enrique to discover whether he is interested in signing a new deal with Newcastle.

Newcastle could be boosted by the return of vice-captain Alan Smith from a long-term ankle injury before the end of the season.

Reported Newcastle targets Gervinho and Kevin Gameiro want new clubs with Champions League football on offer and in Spain respectively.

Newcastle are believed to be one of a host of clubs weighing up whether to make a move for FC Copenhagen's Mathias Jorgensen.

Alan Pardew says he may rest Cheik Tiote for the clash at Chelsea, rather than risk him being banned for the start of next season.

Alan Pardew has revealed that he aims to emulate Birmingham by ending Newcastle's long wait for silverware next season.

Steven Taylor will replace broken arm victim Mike Williamson in Newcastle's defence for the visit of struggling Birmingham on Saturday.

Newcastle defender Mike Williamson will miss the final three games of the season after breaking his arm in training.

Sol Campbell could announce his retirement with reports suggesting he has not been offered a new contract by Newcastle this summer.

Alan Pardew is reportedly ready to test Ipswich's resolve by making a summer bid to sign teenage striker Connor Wickham.

Alan Pardew says his summer recruitment drive is well underway and claims Newcastle have already made approaches for some players.

Jose Enrique has admitted he could leave Newcastle this summer, claiming he would be 'happy' with a move away from Tyneside.

Alan Pardew insists the spirit in the Newcastle squad is "fine" but admits that they current lack "a bit of quality".

Leeds star Max Gradel has indicated that he will reject interest from Newcastle in order to pen a new deal at Elland Road.

Brighton manager Gus Poyet says he is keen to bring Newcastle forward Kazenga LuaLua back to the south coast for next season.

Alan Pardew says he is desperate to find a new striker in the summer after becoming frustrated with Newcastle's lack of cutting edge.