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Written by Neil Harrison

2:55pm Friday, March 17th, 2023

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Leicester City playmaker James Maddison reportedly tops Newcastle’s target list for what is shaping up to be an exciting summer. The 26-year-old will enter the final year of his contract this summer with hopes dwindling at the King Power of him extending his stay.

This summer could be the perfect time for Newcastle to finally land the talented midfielder. Incidentally, Maddison joins Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope in the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine.

Maddison is not the only long-term target who could again come into play this summer. 90min is reporting that Leverkusen remains a firm hunting ground for the Magpies with no shortage of linked talent.

The report claims that Moussa Diaby and Mitchel Bakker are on the agenda for potential summer moves. Diaby was considered the preferred wide target last summer while Bakker was a target in January 2022.

It’s no surprise Diaby remains high on the wishlist. The winger has refound his form under Xabi Alonso after a slow start to the season. Leverkusen could be more open to selling him after stumbling in this campaign.

Bakker is an interesting player. The 22-year-old is an attacking left-back with no shortage of passion. He would be a fan favorite at St. James’ Park though Howe would have to rein in some of his destructive tendencies.

The U21 Netherlands international has excelled under Alonso, who loves for his fullbacks to push forward. Bakker has responded scoring 3 goals under Alonso after managing just 1 in his Leverkusen career previously.

In related news, Sven Botman has been called up for the full Netherlands squad. He had featured a few times in the U21s backline alongside Bakker. So if Eddie Howe wants any inside information on Bakker, Sven could be the man to ask.

114 comments so far

The Taco Taker
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Comment #81
It was John McGovern
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Comment #82
Just before my time TTT, I heard a Scottish brouge in his accent but sounded Geordie aswell.
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scott
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Comment #83
Schar Longstaff & Wilson have all traveled with the squad!
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The Taco Taker
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Comment #84
Interesting McGovern followed Cough at every step Hartlepool->Derby->Leeds->Forest (and in the period when Clough and Taylor were supposed to both go to Brighton Brighton tried to sign him but he didn’t want to take a step down)
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The Taco Taker
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #85
Before my time too but I remember him from “The Damned United”
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check the toastie
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #86
Shelvey is terrible, hope he plays.
Guaranteed win.
Young Anderson might get a go tonight.
Lets see what hes got. Exactly why Shelvey was let go.
Perfect game for him with Bruno and Willock. Forest are poor and cud still go down.
Wouldnt expect Jonjo on the teamsheet personally.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #87
Scott,
All will be revealed in seven minutes time. IrishRob is normally good with the first line up.
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magscar
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #88
https://youtu.be/II4N24-QeaI
1996 Thursday(?) night game ( after playing Leeds at SJP on Monday – Keegan rant)
That’s the Woan goal I remember ( as well as Ferdinand misses aain) 🙁
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cyprus
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #89
Raj
To your question, I don’t know how they’ll be recruiting scouts. Past record I presume.
I like the way Ketspaia was first recruited, pretty cool, he can confirm if he’s around.
The ex president of Anorthosis, his first breakthrough club told me this. They went to Georgia, asked around, “who’s the best young player here”, everyone gave the same name, Ketspaia.
So they contacted the lad. That’s how you recruit!
Go to Uruguay, say, ask around, you got your answer!
Amanda, I know the best young player in Cyprus. Contact me via WorB. He big talent!
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magscar
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Comment #90
… I’d forgotten that Albert chance
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scott
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Comment #91
Raj
Yeah let’s hope for smoke & mirrors rather than genuine injuries!
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The Taco Taker
Mar 17, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #92
Check, I agree and posted similar earlier. I am not worried if Shelvey plays I think he will try too hard. I can’t see him not getting carded.
Whether he does play is a different question, Forest have not won when he has started.
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IrishRob
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Comment #93
https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1636804660081066010?s=20
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magscar
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Comment #94
Check
Jonjo was let go because Eddie gave way to his wishes and Board couldn’t turn down a “good ” offer – he would have gone in Summer anyway probably for less
Both he and Wood were good financial deals at time but of course were a gamble
Right call for us and players given situation – just hope doesn’t come back and bite us tonight 🙂
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Comment #95
Reet, who’s got the team 😀
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IrishRob
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Comment #96
Unchanged. Happy with that. No point saying miggy needs a rest and not resting him that much
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investinyouthtoon
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Comment #97
Same line up from previous match. Murphy did well and deserves his place.
HWTL
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The Taco Taker
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Comment #98
As expected except no Miggy in the squad so his injury may be genuine.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Comment #99
Cheers IrishRob
Is that Schar’s Swiss future in doubt or what, foo# them anyway, twice he never started for them at the WC
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Ashingtoon62
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Comment #100
Forest have scored in every home game this season,so 0-2 seems a tad optimistic.
Although records are there to be shot doon! HWTL…
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:03 PM
Comment #101
That’s more than a rest if he’s not even on the bench, unless of course it’s calculated to keep him here.
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magscar
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #102
Wonder if Fraser is regretting his fallout with Eddie?
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Mister Tuff
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #103
As predicted front line of Murphy Izac and Maxi.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #104
magscar,
Not Shelvey, he’d have triggered an extension if he’d stayed and we’d have him for another year.
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Mister Tuff
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:05 PM
Comment #105
Izak
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investinyouthtoon
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Comment #106
Hopefully we come flying out the traps and catch them cold. A couple goals up early on would be super, manage the rest of the game and give minutes to fringe players.
HWTL
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The Taco Taker
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Comment #107
Miggy is not in the Paraguay squad with their manager citing him be injured in training with us. Seems that one is more genuine than the case of Schar although Schar has appeared to be nursing a mild injury for a few weeks.
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Scythe
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Comment #108
Tuff
Do you mean Isak?
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Scythe
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Comment #109
Shelvey starting and Colback on the bench.
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magscar
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Comment #110
Jail
Even with an extension ( games related?) I think we would have looked to upgrade and there will be players in his position coming in meaning reduced starts if any
He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and he was one of the players with a decent price we could use to upgrade
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onmeedsun
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Comment #111
Will be very boisterous atmosphere at City Ground tonight, so our players first and foremost need to handle that, and play football. Everyone has to work, including Maxi.
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cyprus
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Comment #112
My bet is 0-2. I’m a bit concerned as we aren’t doing clean sheets anymore.
As always, I’ll take any win.
In the first round, this was the game when we stamped our authority, total dominance throughout. They didn’t know what hit them, a rude welcome to the pl.
Show that vid Eddie.
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cyprus
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Comment #113
Onm
Maxi works in a different way. It’s the way it is.
A Ferrari isn’t designed to carry groceries.
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magscar
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Comment #114
Taco
Paraguay are “happy” with situation reportedly having seen video of traning injury and MRI scan
Not sure about Schar – maybe as Jail alludes to after WC he won’t be too concerned?
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17 February, 2023

I have an update on what's happening with my treatment for prostate cancer.

Last week, my oncologist called me late in the day and said he thought it was best to terminate my treatment with radium 223 dichloride because it was having such a negative effect on my health - specifically my digestive system.

I had completed 3 of the planned 6 infusions.

They had looked at the bone scans and three CAT scans I had early last week, and they showed no signs of the cancer spread being slowed or stopped: in fact, it was continuing to spread and my PSA account continued to rise.

The only treatment left now is to go back and have another bout of chemotherapy with docetaxel being the medication used.

I understand this will be a 7-month job with 10 sessions 3 weeks apart - almost double my first chemo treatment in Apil 2017, when I has 6 treatmnts.

The problem I have is that I'm in a very poor physical state right now, due to my digestive system being basically torn apart by the radium 223.

The radium 223 has leaked into my digestive system and caused me to have severe diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn, and it was (is) very serious.

They said it was too dangerous to proceed with the radium 223 treatment, with little benefit being shown.

I am also suffering from severe exhaustion, basically, because I have zero testosterone, and all the treatments I've had for the cancer, have further lessened the energy available to me.

It reminds me of the saying that if cancer doesn’t kill you - the treatment will (laugh).

It will probably take up to 8 weeks to get back to a physical state where I can start chemotherapy, and that's where I am now, but the cancer continues to spread in the bones.

I've also been put in touch with the dietitian from UNC Healthcare, who will help me get back my health - she is very helpful.

So that's where it stands it's been quite a journey over 12 years and I think I've had almost every treatment available.

It has really taken a toll on my body and on my energy, but that's where it stands and obviously, I'll do the best I can in the upcoming months with chemo and hope I can get through it.

It is as it is - and another challenge in life.

Ed Harrison