Newcastle have been linked with at least two young players at Crystal Palace over the last six months.
Nathanial Clyne – excellent young full-back
One is Wilfried Zaha, the 19 year-old Ivory Coast born winger/striker that Newcastle showed interest in during January, and it would not be surprising if Newcastle go after the player in the summer.
Bolton Wanderers went in with two bids during January for the England U19 International, but the word is that if the offer had been accepted, Wilfried would have turned Bolton down, and he seems to be keen to come to Newcastle.
The other Crystal Palace player we have been linked with continually is 20 year-old right-back and England U21 international Nathaniel Clyne.
Clyne is already an excellent young player, and if Newcastle can get a good deal in the summer, he could well be arriving at Newcastle.
Manchester United and Liverpool (of course) are also interested in Clyne, who looks to be an excellent right back in the making.
We still expect Danny Simpson to sign a new contract before the summer, but if he doesn’t, he will in all likelihood be sold this summer, and that would be more reason to go after Clyne.
We have to also remember that young James Tavernier is starting to look the part at Newcastle, and we think James will be fighting for a first team place next season, after he finishes his latest loan spell at MK Dons, through the end of this season.
The news is that the Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon to watch Middlesbrough take on Crystal Palace in the 0-0 draw, and both Clyne and Zaha played the whole game for Palace.
But another player Pardew could have been watching is the 23 year-old Australian Rhys Williams, the 6’2″ Middlesrough central defender, who can also play at right back and in defensive midfield.
We’ve watched Rhys a couple of times, including the FA Cup tie against Sunderland, and he looks a good player, and his flexibility would also be useful to Newcastle.
Newcastle will be bringing in a number of new players in the summer, and we think that either of three above would be good acquisitions, but as always who arrives depends on what kind of deal the club can get, and the Magpies will not pay over the odds for anybody.
We expect a mini clear-out this summer with players like Alan Smith, Tamas Kadar and Peter Lovenkrands not having their contracts renewed, and other players like Steve Harper, Nile Ranger, Xisco (if somebody will take him) and Danny Simpson could also leave the club.
Danny will leave if he doesn’t sign his new deal before the summer.
There will also be a clear-out of some youngsters who will not be offered new contracts, including Phil Airey and Jeff Henderson, and we think around five top youngsters will be arriving on Tyneside in the summer months.
Obviously the aim in the summer will be to improve the quality and the size of the squad, and that will be even more important of we can qualify for the Europa Cup.
And we’ll not even mention possibly qualifying for the European Champions League – because that would be getting way ahead of ourselves – which is why we cannot mention it. 😀
Comments welcome.
260 comments so far
danishmag
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Comment #1Oh dear..
Here we go again..
It´s only a couple of days the window shut..
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM
Comment #2Jesus Ed, and my claims I’m premature
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM
Comment #3*Wife*
wingspan
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM
Comment #4Evenin Gents, after a coupla things, just joined twitter was wondering who is officially on it.? Im following danny, ryan. fergie and sammy so far. Anyone else?? Seems to be a few fake ones.
Also has anyone got a link for tonights game??
Cheers in advance
Level 7 Hero
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Comment #5There soo many good free’s available this summer, we could assemble a great squad for nothing (Excluding wages, agents fee, plane costs)
… and anything else NUFC want to add.
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Comment #6wingspan
Here’s a link to the players that are on twitter mate
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/05/17/follow-newcastle-united-players-on-twitter-72703-28708135/
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Comment #7Douglas will be someone who we’ll be looking at, a big pacey centre half available of a free
wingspan
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:26 PM
Comment #8cheers jack
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Comment #9@dembabafoot is another one
WWJBD
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:31 PM
Comment #10Cabaye is on twitter as well but cant remember his name on it
Spuggy
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:31 PM
Comment #11Cabaye….
@YCabayeofficiel
WWJBD
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Comment #12Found it @YCabayeofficiel also @reelM_abeid, @the_dilsh (Elliot) and @JamesPerch14
Oh and a former player @No1shaygiven
Robby Bobson
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Comment #13Ed, Clyne is out of contract in the summer.
We could get several great free transfers to build up the squad if we are in Europe…the likes of Clyne, Douglas, Rodellga, Diame all decent players who would add strength and depth. Even a cheeky contract offer to Kalou!
Boro turned own 6.5 million for Rhys Williams, about 6million more than we would be prepared to pay for him.
nightfa11
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Comment #143 players:
utility defender…someone who can play on the side or center..
young striker..shola 30, ba, cisse 26 so i expect a 20 year old..
and PERHAPS a winger..but we still have hba & marveux.. so thats not a priority.
gstadt
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Comment #15@officielcabaye
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Comment #16What has Barton been saying thats got him into trouble again?
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:44 PM
Comment #17Dogleash has to be the most obtuse, dour person on the face of the earth
wingspan
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Comment #18Brilliant cheers guys. hahaha the pics demba has posted of the syrup is genius!!
Dannyo
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Comment #19Ryan Taylor is also on twitter lads.
@TaylorR1984
And if Simmo goes, we’ll get an LB, not an RB, Tav and Santon will take the RB mantle.
Dannyo
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:49 PM
Comment #20@nightfa11
Concerning a young striker, i think Sammy and Campbell would more than fit the category, atleast as makeshift strikers.
Sgt. Heagerty
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Comment #21Lads, I would like to draw your attention to the villa preview story comment 121….. the score is off but I accurately predicted Ba would score and demba #2 would score off the bench, not only ghat but I predicted it would be a screamer. Demba #2 if you read this I will gladly accept this weeks pay packet for getting you off to such a smashing start on tyneside.lol then properly return it you for the memory because it was priceless!!!!
santoooooooooon
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Comment #22@elgagojonas
free giveaways
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Comment #23Link to the Micky Mousers vs Spuds game lads;
http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/31098/1/liverpool-vs-tottenham-hotspur-live-stream-online.html
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:52 PM
Comment #24I think come the summer there’ll be a scramble for Jordan Rhodes, also Matt Philips at Blackpool looks to be a great young player with plenty of pace
toonthompson
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Comment #25Miaga got sent of for mali yesterday
NUFCarter
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Comment #26My twitter sam carterrr
NUFCarter
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:54 PM
Comment #27@samcarterrr
Dearka
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Comment #28i hope Xisco does not go because like james perch and Obertan i think AP can get the best out of Xisco if he remains, what you guys think
WWJBD
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Comment #29Come on Spurs lets see some good attacking football and a nice big win
Level 7 Hero
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Comment #30I hope we get another winger in the summer too challenge Jonas. Been far to comfortable for years imo.
Would have loved Craig Bellamy to come back nd play on the left of midfield.
WWJBD
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Comment #31Dearka Xisco apparently has a bit of a attitude problem from what I have heard (not sure what the problem is but it was enough for Pards to try to get shot of him)
Dont think Xisco will be seen in a NUFC shirt again though I could be wrong
singapie
Feb 6, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Comment #32very good quality link to the MOTD of newcastle vs aston villa if u want to see a replay of cisse’s goal 😀
http://www.livefootballol.com/highlights/england/week-24-newcastle-aston-villa-05-02-2012.html
Level 7 Hero
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Comment #33@Dearka
He’s on 50 grand a week, i think Ashley will try and give him away on a free in the summer just to get that off the wage bill. Don’t blame him either.
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:03 PM
Comment #34Come the summer we should have Xisco,Smith and Lovern off our books freeing up around 140k a week for players who will challenge for a place in the side
tdt
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:03 PM
Comment #35How do we want the spuds Liverpool game to end? Liverpool to lose I suppose? We ain’t catching spuds…
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:06 PM
Comment #36Spurs to win but with them picking up three of four injuries and a few suspensions along the way 🙂
Charlie Adam must have the record for the most fouls committed this season
Gateshead_Geordie
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:06 PM
Comment #37Signing up Colo should be our one and only priority for the next few months. Summer targerts can wait. King Colo needs a new deal, best CB ever seen at SJP.
Level 7 Hero
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Comment #38@JackButler
Frightening isn’t it, how we used to be run.
JackButler
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Comment #39Level 7 Hero – It is mate, if you look at the amount of money thats been wasted over the years it’s crazy. Massive transfer fee’s and massive wages for little back in way of performances and commitment
WWJBD
Feb 6, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Comment #40Dogs at Sunderlad, Cats at Liverpool…..I’ll stick with the magpies showing up to our games 😉