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Promotion hero Dwight Gayle to leave Newcastle after six years at St. James’ Park

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United have confirmed experienced goalscorer Dwight Gayle’s summer exit, with Eddie Howe believing fellow hero of 2017, Matt Ritchie, could follow. Former Crystal Palace frontman Gayle, who was Newcastle’s top-scorer as they won the Championship under Rafa Benitez five years ago, has signed a two-year deal with Stoke City. The 32-year-old player, who was a peripheral figure under Howe and Steve Bruce before him, leaves on a free transfer.

Sunderland appoint ex-Newcastle man as new head of performance and medicine

Sunderland have appointed former Newcastle United and Everton man Jamie Harley as the club's new head of performance and medicine. Harley, who began work at the Academy of Light earlier this week, will oversee the Black Cats' performance and medical provision across all levels from the U9s within the academy to the first-team.

'Bag a hatful' - Newcastle United verdict on Stoke City-bound Dwight Gayle

Dwight Gayle will leave with best wishes and a lot of gratitude when he ends a six-year stay at Newcastle United.

Newcastle United face familiar Rafa Benitez transfer problem but history won't repeat itself

October's £300m takeover ushered in a new dawn on Tyneside but the same panic-inducing transfer problems of old seemingly still remain at Newcastle United. Top targets identified, pursued and ultimately missed out on as the Magpies grapple with a brief transfer impasse at present.

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Promotion hero Dwight Gayle to leave Newcastle after six years at St. James’ Park

Sunderland appoint ex-Newcastle man as new head of performance and medicine

'Bag a hatful' - Newcastle United verdict on Stoke City-bound Dwight Gayle

Newcastle United face familiar Rafa Benitez transfer problem but history won't repeat itself

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