Keith Downie

Eddie Howe has just teared up in the press conference, saying he was thinking about his late Mum when Newcastle lifted the trophy at Wembley 🏆 ♥️ #NUFC

🇸🇬 Dan Burn in Singapore, on Alexander Isak situation: 🗣️ “If we lost any player it would upset our tight knit group that’s been together a few years now. We are looking forward to getting him back when he’s fit. “It’s a question for Alex to answer. He's obviously a big player…

🚨 Newcastle are interested in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko if Alexander Isak leaves this summer.  🇸🇮 They have explored the conditions of a deal for the 22-year-old, who was a target for Arsenal before they decided to pursue Viktor Gyokeres.  🇸🇦 Sky Sports News…

🚨 Further talks are happening today at Brentford over the future of Yoane Wissa. 💸 Newcastle have had a £25m bid turned down but are in discussions over a £35m package. 🔜 The player wants to leave and is currently training on his own in London. I’m told his move to #NUFC is…

❤️‍🩹 Eddie Howe is a brilliant man-manager and he’s going to have to use all of those powers to get Alexander Isak into the right frame of mind to start the season as a Newcastle player. 💰 That is unless someone stumps up the money (£150m) for Isak to go. ✍🏼 ❌ This window…

🚨 Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle United he wants to explore his options this transfer window, as per @CraigHope_DM. ❌ There has NOT been a formal transfer request to date. ❌ There have been conversations about a new contract at Newcastle over the past few months,…

🚨 Newcastle say Alexander Isak hasn’t travelled to Singapore due to a minor thigh injury, and it’s best served not having to face long-haul travel with three games in 12 days. 🇸🇪 But there’s no doubt the striker has been affected by interest from Liverpool and club bosses are…

🚨 Newcastle have had a bid of £25m turned down by Brentford for Yoan Wissa, but are set to make a second offer of £30m + add-ons. 🗣️ Direct talks are taking place and the feeling is a deal should get done. 🐝 Wissa has one year left on his Bees contract with a year’s option.…

🚨 Sunderland are close to completing a deal to sign Granit Xhaka. 🤝 His agent has told Sky the midfielder has reached an agreement with #SAFC on personal terms. 💰 Sunderland are in advanced talks over a permanent three-year transfer. 🚦 I was told last night after the…

Regis Le Bris says he’s surprised by just how well his new signings - particularly in midfield - are gelling after tonight’s friendly against Sporting Lisbon. “I’ve been surprised by level of connection already, it was the same in both games. It’s really positive and good for…

🚨 Newcastle United have appointed Sudarshan Gopaladesikan as the club’s Technical Director. 📄 Reporting into a new Sporting Director, Sudarshan – known as Suds – will lead the club’s football data operations, working closely with Eddie Howe and his coaching staff alongside the…

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Liverpool and Frankfurt have reached an agreement in principle for HUGO EKITIKE. £69 million fixed. £10.8 million in potential add-ons based on player and team performance. TOTAL £79 million (€92.5 million) Set for a medical this week.

🇵🇹 🥵 Sunderland players watched on by travelling fans at pre-season training here in The Algarve tonight. 📺 🎥 Watch out for interviews with Regis Le Bris & Noah Sadiki across @SkySportsNews platforms this evening. #SAFC 🔴⚪️

🚨 ❌ Armand Laurienté’s move to Sunderland is off. 💸 After failing to reach a full agreement with all parties, #SAFC has made the decision to end discussions. 🇵🇹 The Frenchman had travelled to Portugal yesterday to join up with Sunderland on pre-season. 🇮🇹 He now travels back…

More from Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak and his Newcastle future: 🗣️ “Yes I've had discussions with him, but that's not abnormal. I respect a player's career and how short it is. Alex has been really good, he's trained really well and I realise there'll be noise around him. 🗣️…

That was a difficult afternoon for Newcastle today. Yes they’re behind Celtic in terms of pre-season fitness, but they looked lacking in ideas at times. If ever there was a sign that the team need new signings — and fast — that was it. For a Champions League season you need…