Rafa Benitez has started calling agents and his transfer targets to ensure they will sign for Newcastle this summer.
Rafa is good at getting on with the job and with all the news whirling around that Sheikh Khaled is “close” to buying Newcastle it seems Rafa is simply getting on with the task at hand.
That’s what a hard worker does – keeps doing the job whatever the rumors may be.
And remember, this is Newcastle, and we always have rumors swirling around, especially during a summer transfer window.
And especially this one with Rafa hopefully going to sign a long term deal to stay on Tyneside before June 30th.
The Chronicle is reporting today that sources close to Club Brugge striker Wesley Moraes are telling them that Newcastle is his preferred option as long as Rafa Benitez continues to manage the club past the end of June.
Apparently, there has been ‘direct contact’ with the forward and his club from Newcastle – and from Rafa – even though he is still in long, drawn out and what must be frustrating talks with current owner Mike Ashley about his new contract.
22-year-old Brazilian striker Wesley Moraes – his first choice is Rafa and Newcastle – in that order
It looks like a £16M bid would bring Moraes to Newcastle, although Rome-based Lazio are still interested in the 22-year-old Brazilian born striker, who stands 6ft 3ins tall.
He eats a lot of hamburgers in Belgium.
It seems Wesley would be perfect for Newcastle, and he appears to be very interested and excited to possibly be joining the famous Tyneside club this summer.
The fabulous history of Newcastle United plus what is termed the quality of life in the North East is reported to be a big attraction for Moraes.
But let’s be honest – his main attraction in moving to Newcastle is to work for Rafa Benitez, and that tells you the stature of the man the owner is hesitating to give a new contract to.
Newcastle will have to start signing players soon, but the likes of Moraes – and others – will need to wait until Rafa finally signs a new deal at Newcastle.
It’s positive the very persuasive Mr. Benitez is calling our transfer targets on the phone right now.
At the moment Rafa is Newcastle and Newcastle is Rafa.
Comments welcome.
318 comments so far
kilcline
May 28, 2019 at 11:40 PM
Comment #281Given the culture, they will not want to lose face again and this deal will happen.
I would like to see us have a sister club in Europe that can buy young players from South America without permit issues etc and groom them for the Toon.
GS
May 28, 2019 at 11:41 PM
Comment #282harrumph – moron – cough – harrumph – moron – cough.
RobLeenio
May 28, 2019 at 11:42 PM
Comment #283Two articles on The Mag in one day, one saying that the most important thing for the club is for Ashley to sell, the other saying the most important thing is for Rafa to sign.
Rafa signing is the most important business NUFC will do this Summer. His commitment secures our long-term strategy, no matter who the owner is. He will only sign under certain conditions, if those are not met then we’re essentially rudderless even with a mega budget.
A new billionaire owner with the wrong manager is like having a Ferrari with a 1 litre engine – looks great but ultimately will not perform at its full potential. I’d far rather have a rusty old jalopy with a 2.5 litre V6. It may look rough, but at least you’ll rocket along on one Hell of a ride.
woodey
May 28, 2019 at 11:44 PM
Comment #284I rarely post but..
GS your a sanctimonious loud prick that’s been trying to justify arguing with G2 etc by talking to yourself for reassurance over the last hour at least.
Give it a rest and go look in the mirror before insulting other posters
Yes GS seems the blog community now have an opinion of you like you seem to have of everyone else.
Genjikai
May 28, 2019 at 11:44 PM
Comment #285At first i thought G2 was having a go at himself.
Thought dam he crazy.
GS
May 28, 2019 at 11:47 PM
Comment #286Not really Woodey. I only had a go at one person on here who I think is a bit if a moron.
Genjikai
May 28, 2019 at 11:48 PM
Comment #287With me cousin sitting in the dressing room for the final game of season, and ashley giving his speech….
Does that make me have ITK info, that i may or may not be able to divulge.
GS
May 28, 2019 at 11:48 PM
Comment #288If you ever read Geordie Two’s posts on here I a sure you will agree.
woodey
May 28, 2019 at 11:49 PM
Comment #289GS and have not stopped even though he has gone, howay man.
Genjikai
May 28, 2019 at 11:50 PM
Comment #290Weve been down this road before,
Will we rid the beast?
That has plagued the northeast!
RobLeenio
May 28, 2019 at 11:51 PM
Comment #291carltoon, #planewatch will be alive and well, never fear.
I had a look at flightradar today, but they only seem to have data up to 3 days in advance, so up to Thursday. I’ll be checking tomorrow for Friday’s inbound flights.
magscar
May 28, 2019 at 11:51 PM
Comment #292Tuff
Another mediocre post which seems to equate word count with relevance.
You don’t of course say who these “popinjays” are – common tactic of yours so you can squeal “wasn’t talking about you” should you draw a response – ha ha.
I know it wasn’t aimed at me because you have previously told me that you skip my posts – can only think you must have stumbled across that one addressed to Tsunki by mistake.
If you feel a course correction might help with your boredom I can suggest someone who would fit the bill nicely 🙂
Night 🙂
Genjikai
May 28, 2019 at 11:52 PM
Comment #293GS free speech and what man if G2 wants to spout absolute hootdingy on here, what harm does it do?
RobLeenio
May 28, 2019 at 11:53 PM
Comment #294Genjikai, howay man you can’t do that….
😉
I bet young Kelland was chuffed to bits to be in that squad.
Genjikai
May 28, 2019 at 11:54 PM
Comment #295Rob thats dedication.
Hats off for keeping us up todate with air traffic in the area.
Genjikai
May 28, 2019 at 11:55 PM
Comment #296Ana rob bad taste at a bad time, wanted to join in.
Sadly its not me.
Ill retract me statement and head off to the mountains to meditate with guru Essex geordie bill.
Aye man he was buzzing like, his time will come. Many more aswell.
Futures bright, might be even brighter shortly.
GS
May 28, 2019 at 11:56 PM
Comment #297Can anybody cut and paste anything that G2 (Canadian Moron) said ever, like ever, that was anything other than moronic? I will wait for 24 hours beginning at 12 am GMT.
Genjikai
May 28, 2019 at 11:57 PM
Comment #298GS mate tbh does anyone really care?
carltoon
May 28, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Comment #299Rob someone on twitter saying 5 spaces have been reserved for private planes from the middle east. for Friday
woodey
May 29, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Comment #300Can anybody cut and paste anything that GS said ever, like Tonight, that was anything other than moronic and not about G2? I will wait for 24 hours beginning at 12 am GMT. Yawn……
RobLeenio
May 29, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Comment #301Genjikai, you’re a bad man, proper tease
😀
Genjikai
May 29, 2019 at 12:01 AM
Comment #302Lads and lasses one thing is for sure.
This time, this time if this is a sell lie,
I hope the frog rips down ashleys empire brick by brick, and leads a flood of black and white followers to the promise land.
Btw thank you mikey boy for looking after the financial affairs of nufc over the last 12 years.
Surely with the amount of money weve saved from being in profit year in year out and from developing our commercial partnership with SD we are in a position where we dont need a ruler of a country to get us to sign 3 hoseloos and a pigeon to shit on proceedings.
Mister Tuff
May 29, 2019 at 12:02 AM
Comment #303Magscar – that post was a general post I was surprised you responded perhaps you saw yourself being described.
Who knows.
But if the cap fits…………………………………..hahahaha.
RobLeenio
May 29, 2019 at 12:04 AM
Comment #304carltoon, it came from a paragraph in the Shields Gazette mid-afternoon. It was a bit vague, admittedly, but easy enough to check, presuming that the flight plans have been logged in advance.
Dubai Mickey is sceptical over the fact there are only around 5 decision makers in the Bin Zayed Group so they only need one plane, which is sensible.
magscar
May 29, 2019 at 12:05 AM
Comment #305carltoon
The reserve d spaces were mentioned by a few posters earlier today but Dubaimickey made the point that it was unlikely that so many would be needed as they are a lean operator at management level. Curious?
magscar
May 29, 2019 at 12:06 AM
Comment #306S nap Rob 🙂
carltoon
May 29, 2019 at 12:06 AM
Comment #307It might just be true. I want the dream for a bit longer. ha ha
Genjikai
May 29, 2019 at 12:06 AM
Comment #308Just think imagine in this magical world were we are heading, the blog will be at peace.
No more war, will only be love.
Love for the wealth, gold brings greed. I want all the trophies.
On another note people complaining about ffp i say screw it.
Spend billions over 3 years.
Take the hit and get banned from buying players.
Big yawn, we’ll just do the same again for the next.
Sheikh Bobby
May 29, 2019 at 12:08 AM
Comment #309Maybe it’s just a big plane that needs 5 spaces? 🙂
Nicky the ball tosser
May 29, 2019 at 12:09 AM
Comment #310Unabashed Geordie Two fan here. Very original poster and very often good fun and definitely a diehard Newcastle fan.
GS
May 29, 2019 at 12:09 AM
Comment #311I am cool, man. trying to get to 1,000 hits before Ed wakes up.
carltoon
May 29, 2019 at 12:09 AM
Comment #312So true about ffp. its never stopped any big teams from over spending then paying a few pound fine,so lets go big.
RobLeenio
May 29, 2019 at 12:10 AM
Comment #313Oooh, Sheikh Bobby I like your thinking.
I was thinking like a private Lear Jet or whatever. You’re thinking the equivalent of Air Force One
😮
GS
May 29, 2019 at 12:11 AM
Comment #314Totally disagree Nicky tbt.I think he is an idiot. But, whatever…
Essex Geordie Bill
May 29, 2019 at 12:12 AM
Comment #315There’s been 121 comments since I last logged on, pity that most of them are handbag swinging!! 🙂
magscar
May 29, 2019 at 12:12 AM
Comment #316Tuff
not the general post one how sad
So predictable as to be a possible cut and paste from your outdated and redundant Blog cuttings. Stick to those links you seem to indulge in – you obviously get pleasure from them although I couldn’t guess why as I never look at them (or others just so you don’t feel single d out)d
magscar
May 29, 2019 at 12:14 AM
Comment #317Bill
My apologies for my part in any handbagging just defending myself 🙂
GS
May 29, 2019 at 12:14 AM
Comment #318Can anybody cut and paste anything from the Canadian Moron to prove me wrong?