Eddie Howe confirms who will be club captain at Newcastle United next season and why
Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has been given the green light to start the new season as captain at St James' Park.
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Imbalance claims brushed aside, as Howe hints at ideal Newcastle partner for ‘very impressive’ Sven Botman
Eddie Howe has hailed the impact Sven Botman has already had at Newcastle United, explaining further how he might use him after his first friendly appearance.
'Was told...' - Transfer insider shares what he knows on Newcastle links with 'unique talent'
Transfer insider Dean Jones has dismissed the speculation linking Newcastle United with a move for OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Sven Botman impresses Eddie Howe as Newcastle United manager drops hint on defensive options
Eddie Howe has suggested that Sven Botman is capable of working with any of his fellow centre-backs at Newcastle United. Botman partnered another left-footer in Dan Burn in the 3-0 win over 1860 Munich and his arrival does not necessarily mean he will either side of Jamaal Lascelles or Fabian Schar as most fans expect.
Newcastle don’t need to sign Nathan Ake
Newcastle United recently confirmed the signing of Sven Botman from LOSC Lille, so Eddie Howe has six centre-backs on the books – Botman, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark, Federico Fernandez. Clark and Fernandez are expected to leave this summer after falling down the pecking order, so Howe will have four defenders ahead of next season.
Newcastle interested in Broja loan | Chelsea to assess striker in pre-season
Newcastle are interested in Chelsea striker Armando Broja this summer and have discussed him as a potential loan signing.
Drastic transformation in Newcastle United defence outlines rapid change under new ownership
Newcastle United’s backline is unrecognisable from the one that faced West Ham on the opening day of last season. Despite taking the lead twice through Callum Wilson and Jacob Murphy, the Magpies succumbed to a 4-2 home defeat - a result that set the tone for the first half of the campaign.
Botman ‘travelling’ to Newcastle to finalise deal
Only five Premier League teams conceded more goals than Newcastle United last season (62) while only four clubs had fewer clean sheets (8), so Eddie Howe will want to bolster his backline this summer.