Newcastle continue to be linked with pending free agent Marcus Thuram. A recent report claimed The Magpies were in pole position to sign the versatile Frenchman, who could make a decision on his next destination soon.
Thuram is not the only pending free agent Newcastle are tracking if a new report from The Mail is to be believed. Former England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also on the radar with his contract at Liverpool set to expire at the end of June.
While Newcastle did add Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood during the new regime’s first transfer window, their recent window have generally players with youth on their side targeted. Nick Pope is an exception but 30 is still young for a goalkeeper.
As Oxlade-Chamberlain approaches that transformational age, he has struggled to have much of an impact in recent seasons. Injuries have limited his availability with a hamstring problem delaying his start to this campaign until October.
This term the attacker has just 12 appearances with Liverpool making no attempt to keep him on board. There will be some interest in a player of his stature, experience, and versatility. It seems a strange link for Newcastle which may not have much in it.
203 comments so far
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:18 PM
Comment #81north east lincs toon,
What was your point about Joselu and Merino?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:21 PM
Comment #82#65 first
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:22 PM
Comment #83Time to give a few players a rest and get some on who want to impress, Toney for Kane for starters, he could do with a rest and he has his record.
Ace50
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Comment #84Must be difficult for England players going full tilt now. They will ‘just’ want to manage the game out as they will be thinking of next weeks game and being ready for the season-end run-in.
On another note, Stones defending has improved great this season – hope that doesn’t jinx him!
Ace50
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:26 PM
Comment #85Jail – I think I have mentioned, I used to teach Jill and what you see on the TV is what she is genuinely like. A person with a nice character and the right values/behaviours. Really glad to seeing her do so well 🙂
Ace50
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Comment #86After the u18s disappointment yesterday, losing 7-2 to Sunderland, it’s nice to see the Women’s development team pick up a trophy: https://twitter.com/nufcwomen/status/1639969982145523715?s=61&t=oE9r0YZuqCwo-geMmhvYtQ
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Comment #87Is there any England fans in Wembley today
As much atmosphere as the moon
The Taco Taker
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Comment #88Dull 2nd half this.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Comment #89Ace50,
Aye, you mentioned it before, as I say she’s very likeable.
Ace50
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Comment #90Might have helped if they gave the fans free scarves Charlie 😉 that’s what some teams do at Wembley isn’t it?!?
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Comment #91Charlie,
I think it’s because of the opposition and their situation.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Comment #92Charlie,
Can you make the Dog n Parrot next month.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #93My opinion is that it’s a bit selfish/reckless not to make four or five subs when the game is so clearly done.
The Taco Taker
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Comment #94I’d agree with that Raj, there is no good reason not to make several changes, Ukraine aren’t going to get back into this.
martoon
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Comment #95Raj – did you see her on Saturday Night Takeaway? Ant and Dec made her say Newcastle was the best city and then kept making jokes about Sunderland – all in jest of course.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Comment #96Why not give Chillwell a rest as well, I mean it’s good for us but not fair on Cheksea, wouldn’t be happy if that was Trips.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #97martoon,
No, we missed, watched some programme about Albania while we were building LEGO 😀
Ace50
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #98Interesting article about us and top 4 prospects. The average no. of points needed to secure top 4 over past decade or so is around 68-69 points. We are on 47 points. If we replicate the results (we got against them earlier in season) against the 12 teams we still have to face for the rest of the season, we would get 26 points. This would take us to 73 points. It’s very much in our hands.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Comment #99Gallagher has looked good twice now coming on.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Comment #100Very much in the thick of it.
Mister Tuff
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:03 PM
Comment #1013 points but what a borefest.
clinath@ed
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #102I was very impressed with Maddison, even go as far as MOM for me. Good vision and workrate, and a good sense of humour. He’d fit in well at the TOON.
Gallagher looks good too.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:05 PM
Comment #103clinath@ed,
A couple of future toon players there hopefully.
lesh
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Comment #104Magic
I’d love nowt better than to join you and your pal, that red hand scondrel visit Newcastle. I’m sure that the pair of ya along with others you’ve formed a bond with would provide for a fun-filled session. However, it’s the getting to Newcastle’s the problem for me as it ain’t that easy these days. No matter, one day for sure.
In the meantime, take care and keep smiling.
north east lincs toon
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Comment #105Gerrard little tosser
martoon
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:22 PM
Comment #106I’m not sure what people expect? International football is different from the Premiership as it’s not played at a 1000mph from start to end. We won 2 – 0 quite comfortably – 6 points from arguably 2 of the most tricky games in the group – job done – what are people whinging about?
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Comment #107Jail
Dog and Parrot – when?
clinath@ed
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:32 PM
Comment #108That would be very nice Raj
clinath@ed
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Comment #109You call that whinging Martoon mate.? Yo7 should have been here after the Italian game 😉 eh Raj?
martoon
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Comment #110I quote like this story 🙂
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/stunning-bukayo-saka-england-goal-sees-newcastle-united-supporters-send-prime-miguel-almiron-jibe/ar-AA196ljL?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1ed1f688825f44b487bb3e5295ec2e33&ei=21
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Comment #111Well done England but I got the distinct impression that Ukraine were seriously lacking in match fitness which is perfectly understandable.
jane
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:41 PM
Comment #112“seriously lacking in match fitness which is perfectly understandable.”
they still play club football but the quality isn’t very good, league leaders Shakhtar Donetsk who had some players playing today were recently beaten 7-1 by Feyenoord in the Europa league.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:42 PM
Comment #113Charlie,
Next month before the Soton game, blog meet.
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:43 PM
Comment #114England like watching paint dry tonight – but got job done and Urkraine didn’t look fit – reckon they had to have a practice game against Brentford reserves to try and get up to speed
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:44 PM
Comment #115clinath@ed,
Indeed 😀
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Comment #116Charlie,
I think they held back because of the occasion.
martoon
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM
Comment #117Charlie @107 – as Raj seems to have gone I’ll answer for him – it’s going to be before the Southampton home game when Magicmac and Ruddy are in the Toon – exact time TBD
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Comment #118Sparky55 is coming too, Bambams hopefully, Bill’s as well, plus the regulars 😀
Mag52
Mar 26, 2023 at 7:55 PM
Comment #119Good solid win put to bed by half time with Saka’s super strike.
The two dangerous teams in the group brushed aside.
I can’t remember a shot on goal from Ukraine.Top performance by a top team with a top manager.
Onwards and upwards the three lions.
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Mar 26, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Comment #120Jail/Martoon cheers for letting me know -hopefully be there for auld gadgeeeees meet?