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Here are the latest Newcastle United evening headlines on Saturday, June 18.
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The challenges ahead: Excitement builds in Newcastle for next Premier League season
NEWCASTLE: Excitement for the new Premier League season is increasing on Tyneside. As is the to-do list for Newcastle United’s owners. Less than two weeks away from the return of the first-team squad to the club’s current ‘under-development’ training facility in Benton, North Tyneside, next season’s top flight fixtures have been released. Newly-promoted Nottingham Forest, back in the top division for the first time in more than two decades, are first up at St. James’ Park, while a tough first month also sees Manchester City visit Newcastle, as well as a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool. Head coach Eddie Howe is keen to hit the ground running in the coming season, in stark contrast to the debacle overseen by Steve Bruce at the start of the last one. Pre-takeover, and in the first few weeks after the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia swept through the doors, Newcastle failed to win any of their opening 14 games of the 2021/22 season — the worst start of any team in Premier League history to have subsequently avoided relegation. And Howe is keen to avoid any such issues this time out as he looks to build a squad capable of flirting with, if perhaps not yet reaching, the Premier League’s European places. But what is required this summer to even get close to that? Here, we take a look at what Howe, co-owner Amanda Staveley and newly-appointed sporting director Dan Ashworth need to prioritize before the new season kicks off.
‘Refreshing to see people happy’ - Ex-Newcastle striker Michael Bridges on St James’ Park return
Former Sunderland and Newcastle United striker Michael Bridges has opened up about his “refreshing” return to St James’ Park last season. When the £300million Saudi-backed takeover was completed eight months ago, a cloud lifted on Tyneside as Mike Ashley’s 14-year reign of apathy came to an end.
Deal agreed: NUFC now set to seal another move after Ekitike, Howe will love it - opinion
Newcastle have reportedly agreed on a deal to sign 17-year-old centre-back Charlie McArthur from Kilmarnock as Eddie Howe continues to do business in the summer transfer market.
‘Mid-table and a cup run’ - Paul Merson verdict on Newcastle United aim for next season
Paul Merson believes Newcastle United supporters “should be happy” with a mid-table finish and a cup run next season. Expectations for 2022-23 remain an enigma until summer signings arrive and a better understanding is gained of where the Magpies’ squad is at.
Deal close: Keith Downie relays huge Newcastle transfer news that supporters will love – opinion
Newcastle United are close to sealing a deal for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike as Eddie Howe aims to bolster his attacking options ahead of next season.
'Understood...' - Miles Starforth says 'excellent' 25 y/o is now 'set to leave' Newcastle
Newcastle United journalist Miles Starforth has said that Freddie Woodman is now ‘set to leave’ St. James’ Park.
Ashworth "keen on" NUFC deal for £40m gem who's "one of the best", Howe would love him - opinion
An update has emerged regarding Newcastle United‘s interest in Burnley’s Nick Pope during the summer transfer window…