Newcastle have reportedly rekindled their interest in Fulham’s Joao Palhinha ahead of what looks to be an active summer window. The 27-year-old has been a revelation since signing for Fulham last summer for the bargain fee of Β£17m.
The Sun is reporting Newcastle are among six Premier League clubs holding an interest in Palhinha. For Newcastle, the interest is not new as he was on their radar as recently as February of last year.
Newcastle didn’t move for the Portuguese international, who has starred at Craven Cottage for the resurgent Cottagers. The defensive midfielder’s value has increased significantly just 8 months after from his move to West London.
The Portuguese international is one of the primary reasons Fulham are fighting for a European place in their return to the Premier League. Fulham has fallen off the pace in recent weeks without their suspended midfield enforcer.
There are some issues with Newcastle’s interest as he doesn’t quite fit the profile at St. James’ Park. He’ll turn 28 this summer while his price tag could reach a staggering Β£50m with Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham on his trail.
Palhinha would be an outstanding signing but Newcastle are likely to look elsewhere for their deep-lying midfielder. The club have shown they will not overspend and prefer to sign targets under the age of 25.
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116 comments so far
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #81Onmeedsun
I see you haven`t it in your diary to attend the Newcastle v Southampton game in April at the moment unfortunately, i hope that changes as we are going to have another very popular blog meeting in the D&P as a loyal blog stalwart your presence would be very much appreciated mate. PS the blog meeting invitation extends to all Blog members, the more the merrier.
Ty21
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Comment #82Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Unfair to say the new signing flopped when their best performer performed worst than the new signings.
magscar
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Comment #83If I remember correctly Colback was probably their best player on opening day – not saying a lot I know as they were often overun that day
Lot of changes in their side since and it will be strange to see Shelvey against us so soon – assuming he plays
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Comment #84Raj Jail
Your stats confirms what i was telling EGB in Colback is not a regular starter for Forest but might feature at some point from the bench mate.
magscar
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Comment #85Magic@81
Even though I haven’t and won’t be able to get a ticket it’s a tempting thought to just join you all before game – I’ll keep it in mind
I’ll recognise you -I’ll be the long thin white one – bit like a lighthouse π
Munster Mag
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Comment #86My Forest pal is saying Brennan Johnson is a doubt ?
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Comment #87Jail/Magic
OK but he is still a recidivist red cardder no matter how long he is on! π
Munster Mag
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Comment #88My Forest pal is saying Brennan Johnson is a doubt ?
Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Comment #89Point probably most like outcome this weekend, but certainly we are more than capable of taking all three. We’ve now got a core of 20 or so players good enough to see us finish top six from where we are now. I think we need 5 more of quality to compete on a
Munster Mag
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:16 PM
Comment #90You dont need me to tell u that again, do u? π
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:16 PM
Comment #91magscar
I think he might be confused who to pass to! π
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:17 PM
Comment #92With the reemergence of Magscar in catching up i see he has made a mammoth contribution today, he feels just like an new signing π π π
magscar
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Comment #93Essex
Hope so π
.. and if Munster’s info is correct and Johnson is out that will be a boost
Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Comment #94……all fronts next term, should we get Europe, and genuinely go after silverware. But regardless, we have a genuinely competitive group right now, and much of it is down to the likes of Schar, Longstaff, Willock, Murphy, Almiron, Joel showing their true worth, with better players around them. We aren’t the finished article, by a long chalk, but we’ve certainly arr
Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Comment #95…….arrived.
magscar
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Comment #96Magic@92
Haha
Have enjoyed the distraction
Can’t say that everyone else may have given that word count π
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Comment #97Magscar
Evening my friend, i think there is a few lads from the blog who are turning up without a ticket for the match, who just want to be in the D&P for the blog meet up and a few beers and a bit of craic, i know Taco is coming and he is not going to the match, please try and turn up Magscar as we would all be delighted and honoured to meet you mate.
Ronway
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Comment #98I guess this settles the “is he” or “isn’t he” a Centre Forward question!
” Howe now believes Isak is capable of ‘great things’ in a black and white shirt.
Everything that a centre-forward needs, I think he has.”
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wilson-isak-unlikely-start-together-26470457
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Comment #99Forest have 7 players on the injury list just when they need a full strength squad. They’ll be desperate not to lose so I can see them renaming the City Ground to Parque de Busse. I hope Eddie’s plan to break it down works. A draw wouldn’t be a disaster but we should be winning this game.
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Comment #100Munster Mag
Are you going to the big game against England on Saturday mate?
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Comment #101Well that finally clears up CF-gate.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:39 PM
Comment #102Parque de Busse π
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:42 PM
Comment #103I have been trying to convince TDS all along that Isak was a center forward, but the big lad wasn`t having it π π π
Munster Mag
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:44 PM
Comment #104Magic. No mate. I rarely try for tickets. Hens teeth and i always want 2, not 1, to bring the kid. Last game was Italy a couple of seasons ago. Id be very concerned re England.
Munster Mag
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Comment #105I know Magic, the big lad knows fk all π
Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Comment #106Up until the Wolves game Isak hadn’t done enough to unseat Wilson, even taking into consideration Wilson’s poor recent form. That performance though changes the landscape, and it’s a relief, but it is only one game. He’s
magscar
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Comment #107Magic@97
Thank you for the kind words and serious though i was in suggesting it ( given my unwanted greater freedom) I am not sure I am ready for it – I still function a day at a time but i have come a long way so you never know
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Comment #108And on the note i`ll take leave of absence to watch this Man City v RB Leipzig game on RTE TWO.
Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM
Comment #109…..got the chance now to make the position his own, and it’s such a key role, you desperately want to see him him grasp it. He’s certainly a real talent.
Munster Mag
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM
Comment #110https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/nottingham-forest-training-newcastle-united-8250638
magscar
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Comment #111Magic forgot to add that i live away from Toon (village just outside Scarborough) so it would probably mean an overnight stay and round 200 mile trip
If i still lived there no problem – and i’d probably still have my ST
A Geordie Mongrel
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:50 PM
Comment #112Jail @102, I’m quite proud of that one! π
magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Comment #113Munster Mag@105
Brilliant Munster, that definitely made me laugh mate π π π
Magscar
I cant totally understand under the circumstances if your not fully ready to mix with the public yet my friend, but it`s not until the 30th of April, so you might possibly be ready for a social meeting even if it`s only for an hour mate, if not we will all understand fella.
Ok lads that`s me away to watch this match HWTL
Novocastrian66
Mar 14, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Comment #114Of what I have seen of Forest play open attacking football. Their defence is suspect, that is why I’m confident of a win.
AnyToon in Indiana
Mar 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Comment #115I have hunch and hope some of our near misses will start going in again. Ok think the lads have the cup behind them, more days between games right now, the link up play is back on the uptick and Forest are not playing well. They have a fee injuries especially in the front and after watching Shelvey in a lot of the last game it seems not much has changed. Seemed a bit slow and his attempts at “special” passes were numerous and most never found thier intended target. I think with Gordan and Big Joe still out we will see the same lineup with maybe Miggy back in as I think he just needed the break. Either way hoping to see ay least 2-3 goals fall in the first half and get a solid win and go into the break on a real high note.
AnyToon in Indiana
Mar 14, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Comment #116And Schar has been hit in the head too many times too play mid π