Newcastle United evening headlines: Chris Wood claim, Leeds United investigation and Kieran Trippier praise
A look at your Newcastle United evening headlines on Sunday, 20 March.
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Final chance for 5 ft 9 man, Gerrard suffers huge setback: Worrying Villa news emerges - opinion
Journalist Pete O’Rourke has highlighted the injury woes that Lucas Digne has had at Aston Villa since making the switch from Everton in January.
Newcastle: Eddie Howe signing now tipped to leave St. James' Park
Newcastle United are unlikely to make Matt Targett’s loan move from Aston Villa permanent, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
The attribute Carlo Ancelotti claims Everton’s Ben Godfrey possesses that would drastically improve Newcastle United
Former Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti once raved about Newcastle target Ben Godfrey’s impressive speed following his debut season on Merseyside.
Newcastle United sent relegation battle reminder amid need for 'one big final push'
Newcastle United's last-gasp defeat at Everton was a reminder the Magpies remain in a relegation battle despite an impressive start to 2022. That is the view of loanee Matt Targett, who is confident Eddie Howe's side will regroup for 'one final push' in their final nine fixtures.
NUFC plot audacious bid to sign £81m-rated "genius", he "makes football a pleasure" - opinion
Newcastle have already shown signs of their ambition in the transfer market since switching to Saudi PIF ownership towards the end of last year.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to resurrect interest in Everton transfer target
Newcastle are stepping up their interest in Everton defender Ben Godfrey as boss Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his defensive options ahead of next season.
'We might see...' - Keith Downie drops exciting behind-scenes Newcastle United claim
Journalist Keith Downie has claimed that there will be no need for Eddie Howe to rush a return for Callum Wilson to action for Newcastle.