Lucas Paqueta 'on Newcastle's radar' but price tag leaves transfer in doubt
Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta is reportedly keen to leave the French club this summer amid links with Newcastle United.
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'I've been told...' - Journalist now reveals significant transfer update from Newcastle
Ligue 1 Journalist Robin Bairner has now revealed some significant Newcastle United transfer news on Lucas Paqueta, and it’s not the update fans may have been hoping for.
Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes gets handy pre-season bonus after schedule change
Bruno Guimaraes' pre-season break has officially started with the Brazilian taking to social media to celebrate the fact he can enjoy a well-earned holiday. The Newcastle United midfielder has been on international duty this week, helping his country to wins over Japan and South Korea.
Newcastle United news: Dan Ashworth starts work amid talk of Milan sides wanting Magpies target
Here are the latest Newcastle United evening headlines on Monday, June 6.
'Mentality' boosts Brazil's World Cup chances, says manager Tite
Brazil manager Tite said his team's "mentality" can make the difference at the World Cup, after they broke down a stubborn Japan in a 1-0 friendly win in Tokyo on Monday. Neymar broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 77th minute, but only after Japan had frustrated Brazil with a dogged defensive effort. Tite expects to encounter similar resistance at the World Cup in Qatar and he took heart from the way his team continued to plug away against Japan.
Newcastle United reportedly join race for Empoli midfielder as Magpies battle Milan giants
Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Empoli midfielder Kristjan Asllani this summer. That is according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla, via Sport Witness, who also claims that Serie A giants AC Milan and Inter Milan are two other clubs keen on Asllani.
Neymar strikes from penalty spot to see off Japan
Neymar's penalty 13 minutes from time earned Brazil a 1-0 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers Japan at Tokyo's National Stadium on Monday as the Paris St Germain striker moved to within three goals of Pele's all-time national scoring record.
Neymar trains for Japan friendly with one eye on Pele's record - in pictures
Neymar showed once again that he is an integral member of the Brazilian side as he scored the 72nd and 73rd goals of his international career during a 5-1 friendly thrashing of South Korea in Seoul last week.