The Telegraph’s John Percy is reporting that Stoke City are close to landing Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle. The 32-year-old has completed the initial part of his medical with confirmation expected by the end of the week.
Stoke are close to signing Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle, who has completed the first part of his medical today. Permanent deal, set to be announced this week #scfc #nufc
— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) July 20, 2022
Eddie Howe recently touched on Dwight’s situation at Newcastle confirming his future lies elsewhere. The poacher has not joined the group for the pre-season. He initially trained with the U21s along with Jeff Hendrick and Ciaran Clark.
Clark joined Sheffield United for a season-long loan while Hendrick has gone to Reading, where he has scored twice already in pre-season. It looks like Gayle will follow them out the door on what is reported to be a permanent deal.
Gayle is a proven Championship goalscorer who was outstanding in his inaugural season on Tyneside. Dwight scored 23 league goals that season to help fire Newcastle back into the Premier League.
However, he managed just 6 goals the following campaign before joining West Brom on loan for the 2019/20 season. Dwight found the back of the net 23 times helping the Baggies regain their top-flight status.
This is an excellent opportunity for Gayle with the Potters, who only had one player (Jacob Brown) reach double figures in goals last term. If Gayle can stay fit, he should be afforded plenty of chances to do what he does best, which is score goals for promotion-hungry sides.
74 comments so far
ITUNDERASHELL
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:19 PM
Comment #11
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:20 PM
Comment #2pug power
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Comment #3as mrs Puglet puts it ” she and someone else fought over me” and Mrs Puglet lost
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Comment #4Pug power isn’t what it used to be. Too hot
cyprus
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Comment #5Have you seen the article on ASM?
Eddie.
“I wouldn’t say there’s a better player one v one, from an attacking perspective, than Maxi in world football.”
“But, man, the way he parks his Ferrari. It’s irritating his team mates. Takes like two spots! We will be talking to him about that!”
Eddie, love your sense of humour, lol.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #6I wish Gayle well. In 2nd division, as I will call it, a very very good player
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Comment #7Good one Cyprus. Nearly as good as Mrs Puglet going to Cyprus and trying to learn Greek….. only for her mum (1/2 Greek 1/2 french) to say I never liked Cyprus, …. to be fair lived in Khartoum
onmeedsun
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Comment #8Pleased that we are shifting these players out, but I respect all of them for their service during the dark years. Beggars belief that anyone would join the shit show under Ashley.
Bit of golf chat now, and I’m not bigging myself up in any way. I am all too aware of my limitations on golf courses.
I play off 19. Can play decent but very inconsistent. Dropped 2 shots in first 7 holes, then dropped 19 in next 11 holes. And I was hitting the ball decent all day. Puts didn’t drop and trees just got in the way. Does your head in!
The mighty wyn
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Comment #9Probably need to get rid of 2 or 3 more – maybe darlow manquillo and matty L
Surprised we have managed to get rid of gayle on a permanent given the wages he was on
stan anderson
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Comment #10Gayle certainly did a job for us in Champo.
I wish him good luck if it happens.
Still beats me why he was offered a new 3 year contract though.
Typical club decision under the previous owner.
Thank the lord them days are gone now.
A couple more quality signings should lead us into a good season hopefully.
Patience is a virtue.
We,ve had 14 years in the wilderness and we ve survived that.
Hiway the Lads.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:35 PM
Comment #11Try playing golf on the course in Kourou Goes in the rough just reload or die
Rotonda heights
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:37 PM
Comment #12Ritchie, murphy, almiron, fraser to follow?
onmeedsun
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:43 PM
Comment #13Rotunda
I’d keep all of those, except for perhaps Ritchie.
ottawageordie2
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Comment #14I find that some of the things the fat man did before selling the club to be intriguing. Like Gayles new contract, a long term sponsorship with Fun88. One would think that he knew he was going to sell the club and wanted to take a parting shot at the fans and the new owners.
Conspiracy theory anyone?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Comment #15I do not know, but flew back via Martinique and spent 2 days playing golf there. Good course. \get your job done quickly then time to enjoy. 7 Day trip and did 4 hours actual work, Had to book the extra time in case something wrong
ToonDarnSarf
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:45 PM
Comment #16onmeedsun – funny the way golf goes! I watched a Tommy Fleetwood video (I think it was with Rick Shiels too) and he advised to remember your 3 best shots and 1 lesson after every round.
My last round was a 93 and dropped my handicap from 27.9 to 25.2 but I dropped 6 shots on the last 2 holes. A couple of bogeys and I’d have gone under 90 for the first time. Rather than dwell on that, I’m remembering my 3 best shots and 1 lesson. For the record, that lesson is to take my medicine when I’m on a steep slope as it’s a shot I’m really not comfortable with. Hooked my 3 wood into the bushes on the 17th…
More pleasurable remembering those 3 best shots. 🙂
cyprus
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Comment #17Sir
It ain’t that hard really. Half the English words are greek anyway 😉
Anyway, goodnight to the hoi polloi.
Nicky the ball tosser
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Comment #18I think Matt Ritchie should be moved on too this window, and Darlow, and perhaps one of Manq, Krafth, or Fede, allowing two or even three more in.
ToonDarnSarf
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:47 PM
Comment #19ottawageordie2 – those decisions will all be about increasing the paper value of the club. Due to amortisation, a player’s value on the books reduces as their contract ticks down. So, he rendered the contract to ensure that a valuable asset had maximum value on the books. Similar for a long-term sponsorship contract too, or guarantees revenue for future years.
It’s BS but I think that’s essentially why he did it.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:48 PM
Comment #20ottawageordie2
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Comment #14
I find that some of the things the fat man did before selling the club to be intriguing. Like Gayles new contract, a long term sponsorship with Fun88. One would think that he knew he was going to sell the club and wanted to take a parting shot at the fans and the new owners.
C
London bus found on the moon. Disappeared the next day. Proof of Aliens, Classic Red top top newspaper
Toonarmy of Frogs
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:49 PM
Comment #21Good luck Dwight. Hope it works out for you.
Ritchie, Fernandez, Lewis, Matty L, Farlow are probably all surplus players.
Talk of Barbarosa. I honestly don’t think he’d work in English footy. Dives a lot and leaves his foot in (Brazilian footy). Red card magnet over here. But that’s just my opinion.
Did read about an interesting rule change being trialed in MLS2. Get sent off (to avoid easier games and play a rival), the ban is split between the team you got sent off against in the corresponding fixture and if you time waste for more than 15 seconds – you are forced to leave the pitch for 3 minutes (a sin bin of sorts).
Original ideas.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:51 PM
Comment #22TDS I saw that Fleetwood video. Very good advice.
cyprus
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:51 PM
Comment #23Wait a minute. She didn’t like Cyprus, compared to… Khartoum? Am I reading that right or is it Chinese*
Alrighty then 🙂
* FYI, greek speakers don’t say, “it’s greek to me” when it’s difficult, as that would be dead easy for them. It’s Chinese to them.
The overrated Frenchman
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Comment #24I wouldn’t be moving Krafth on. He’s become a very reliable player and Trippier is getting on perhaps more susceptible to injuries
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Comment #25OK Blog. Golf Lesson 101
As soon as you think you are doing well……. Please fill in the answer
onmeedsun
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:54 PM
Comment #26TDS
Found a new way to get off to sleep that doesn’t involve sheep! I replay every shot from the days round in my head. Try it!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:54 PM
Comment #27double Dutch to the Dutch Bulldog… Oh! that is quite easy
cyprus
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:56 PM
Comment #28Onmeedsun,
Last one because that is so spot on, that’s exactly what I do too.
Calming effect as well.
onmeedsun
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #29Pug
I think the answer is ‘have a word with yourself’. No point thinking you’re a scratch golfer when you’re not. Just savour the good holes when they come and know for a fact the wheels will come off at any minute!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Comment #30You did Cyprus. Probably did not like her family house being taken by the Turks. But they went everywhere. Mrs Pug born in Nigeria, lived in Sumatra and went to school in Singapore
ToonDarnSarf
Jul 20, 2022 at 7:59 PM
Comment #31onmeedsun – I confess that I’ve done exactly the same thing! Incredible how you can remember every single shot!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Comment #32onmeedsun they always do
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Comment #33I only remember the bad ones, keeps me awake at night
Mund
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:01 PM
Comment #34Sky Sports News
@SkySportsNews
BREAKING: Stoke City are close to signing Dwight Gayle from Newcastle on a free transfer
https://mobile.twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1549829393480093698
cyprus
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:03 PM
Comment #35That is truly international. You’re a lucky man sir.
Anyway, goodnight all, as I said, airport early in the am tomorrow.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:03 PM
Comment #36Be careful lads, WorB will be back from his golf soon and insist we talk about soccer (just for onmeedsun)
SirRhosis
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:03 PM
Comment #37On a bloody free!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:04 PM
Comment #38Having lived in Surrey for 35 odd years, am I about to have tea or dinner?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:05 PM
Comment #39off the wages
SirRhosis
Jul 20, 2022 at 8:05 PM
Comment #40dinner at this time of night Peter