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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is desperately seeking additions in attack, with Modibo Maiga and Papiss Demba Cisse targeted.

Newcastle new boy Davide Santon admits the opportunity to play in front of packed houses at St James' Park was one he could not resist.

Newcastle are said to be one of three clubs hoping to sign Yossi Benayoun after the Israeli confirmed he was close to leaving Chelsea.

Leon Best is desperate to make up for lost time after his latest match-winning display for Newcastle.

Newcastle are poised to complete the signing of Inter Milan full-back Davide Santon for £5million, according to the player's agent.

Alan Pardew has warned the Newcastle hierarchy they need to make the money available for further reinforcements this summer.

Leon Best staked his claim for a place in the Newcastle team with a match-winning double as the search for a new striker goes on.

Newcastle have been drawn away to Nottingham Forest in the Carling Cup third round.

Alan Pardew could hardly be more delighted with the way his decision to appoint Fabricio Coloccini as Newcastle captain has paid off.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted that he is not getting his head turned by other distractions and is doing his job as normal.

QPR have completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton on a four-year contract, the north east club have confirmed.

Joey Barton is unlikely to be included in the Newcastle squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham as he considers his future.

Erik Pieters has confirmed he may have made his last appearance for PSV Eindhoven as he closes in on a move to Newcastle.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has told Joey Barton he would remain a welcome part of his squad should he turn down a move to QPR.

Newcastle United's Joey Barton is currently undergoing a second medical at QPR, but his future remains far from clear.

Newcastle defender Danny Simpson has insisted he does not intend to join the summer exodus from St James' Park.

Alan Pardew will target cup glory this season as he attempts to end Newcastle's 42-year trophy drought.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been given permission to speak to QPR.

Joey Barton will be rested for Newcastle's Carling Cup second round trip to Scunthorpe on Thursday night due to a minor foot problem.

Alan Pardew has praised Yohan Cabaye's good start to life in the Premier League with Newcastle, claiming he has 'British qualities'.

Alan Pardew is confident that Newcastle will successfully sign a left-back and striker before the transfer window closes next week.

Alan Pardew says Newcastle could make "one or two big moves" before the end of the month, but admits his plans could change.

Alan Pardew is preparing for a tense conclusion to the transfer window after finding his club embroiled in a series of rows.

Former Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan has urged his old midfield team-mate Joey Barton to join him at West Ham United.

French club Sochaux have asked FIFA to intervene after claiming Newcastle made an illegal approach to striker Modibo Maiga.

Newcastle could be in hot water with UEFA after being accused of making an illegal approach to French side Sochaux for Modibo Maiga.

Newcastle United are still locked in talks with PSV Eindhoven over a deal for left-back Erik Pieters.

Ryan Taylor saluted the spirit in the Newcastle dressing room after firing his way into the history books with a winner at Sunderland.

Alan Pardew revealed that he is hoping to sign a left-back and striker for Newcastle following their 1-0 derby win at Sunderland.

Charlton have reported Newcastle to the Premier League after rejecting their offer for goalkeeper Rob Elliot.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is hoping for more of the same from derby specialist Shola Ameobi against arch-rivals Sunderland.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted that his squad is not yet as strong as he would like it, but hopes it will be very soon.

Liverpool full-back Jose Enrique fears his old club Newcastle could be in for a long hard season after selling off so many top players.

Keeper Tim Krul and striker Shola Ameobi will keep their places in the Newcastle starting line-up for the derby trip to Sunderland.

Newcastle have made an enquiry about Charlton goalkeeper Rob Elliot, but the League one side claim it's still far from a done deal.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has warned derby rivals Sunderland not to be taken in by the furore surrounding midfielder Joey Barton.

Newcastle are planning to plug the gap left by Fraser Forster's return to Celtic by signing Charlton goalkeeper Rob Elliot.

Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster has joined Celtic on a season-long loan, subject to registration.

Sochaux hitman Modibo Maiga is continuing his strike as he hopes to join Newcastle United before the end of the summer transfer window.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon claims a deal has been agreed with Newcastle for goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

Alan Pardew still hopes to sign a left-back before the weekend but continues to be frustrated in his bid to sign PSV's Erik Peiters.

Championship side West Ham are ready to step up their interest in unsettled Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

Newcastle are reportedly set to contest the FA charge of failing to control their players during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that reported Newcastle target Nicklas Bendtner could have a future at the Emirates Stadium.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to return to France once again as the search for a striker gathers pace.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger won't be signing Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton despite describing him as "a great player".

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has defended Joey Barton over his clash with Gervinho in the goalless draw with Arsenal.

PSV's Erik Pieters has dismissed speculation that he is set for a move to Newcastle in the Premier League.

Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling is refusing to be daunted by a tough start to the new Barclays Premier League campaign.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Newcastle full-back Jose Enrique for a reported £6m.

Dan Gosling is vowing to make up for lost time as he prepares to kickstart his Newcastle United career in earnest against Arsenal.

Alan Pardew has admitted Newcastle United need to shed their image as a "bad news" club and know how to go about doing that.

Newcastle have confirmed that misfit striker Xisco has re-joined Deportivo la Coruna on a season-long loan deal.

Winger Hatem Ben Arfa is Newcastle boss Alan Pardew's only injury absentee for their Premier League opener against Arsenal.

Newcastle United signing Yohan Cabaye believes he is settling well in the North East and is already seeing improvements in his game.

Newcastle United defender Jose Enrique could be finally set for a move to Anfield this summer as Liverpool close in on the defender.

Newcastle United have handed a new contract to Shola Ameobi which will keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2014.

Alan Pardew says he will only consider picking Joey Barton again if he proves that he is "totally committed" to the Newcastle cause.

French winger Gabriel Obertan insists it was an easy decision to leave Manchester United and join Newcastle.

Newcastle have continued their squad strengthening by snapping up winger Gabriel Obertan from Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Newcastle have completed the signing of Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan, who has penned a five-year contract.

Cheick Tiote and Joey Barton look to be in contention for places in the Newcastle squad for the opening day game against Arsenal.

Tim Krul has confirmed that Newcastle are looking to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Erik Pieters, but the clubs are yet to agree a deal.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is expected to complete the signing of winger Gabriel Obertan from Manchester United.

Newcastle United are the latest club said to be considering a £3.5 million bid for Norwich City striker Grant Holt.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says Jose Enrique could still stay at St. James Park despite reported interest from Liverpool.

Danny Simpson backed the referee's decision to abandon Newcastle United's friendly against Fiorentina because of a waterlogged pitch.

Newcastle are set to sign Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan next week after a £3m deal was agreed between the clubs.

Leyton Orient have agreed a one-month loan for Newcastle midfielder Michael Richardson.

Newcastle have issued their stars with a set of do's and don'ts over their future use of Twitter in the wake of the Joey Barton saga.

Manager Alan Pardew has hinted that Joey Barton's Newcastle career may not be over despite this week's Twitter controversy.

Newcastle's offer for Bayer Leverkusen's Tranquilo Barnetta has been described as "ridiculous" by the player's British representative.

Liverpool and Newcastle have reportedly agreed a fee in the region of £10m for left-back Jose Enrique.

Liverpool are reportedly edging closer to sealing a £8m deal for left-back Jose Enrique as the exodus from Newcastle continues.

Joey Barton went from quoting George Orwell to George Washington as he hinted he was prepared to remain at Newcastle.

Newcastle United are understood to be lining up a move for Switzerland midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta as a replacement for Joey Barton.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been forced to train alone after being told his days were numbered at St. James' Park.

Newcastle United have decided to make midfielder Joey Barton available on a free transfer after his latest outburst against the club.

Joey Barton could be in hot water with Newcastle after launching a strong-worded attack about the club's hierarchy on twitter.