It seems that Dan Ashworth and his recruitment staff are doing a lot of work before the January transfer window opens, to ensure at least three new players come into the club to help out with the many games we have this season.
We have 10 players out with injuries right now but we reported yesterday that maybe four of those players could return against Chelsea on Saturday.
With the FFP situation Newcastle may want to bring only loan players in during the January window with maybe an option or an obligation to buy, so we don’t have to spend a lot of money in January.
We must keep within the FFP rules which we see Everton haven’t done, and both Chelsea and Manchester City have also been charged with not keeping within FFP rules.
Everton got a 10-point deduction for one charge that was proven and Manchester City have been charged with 115 charges of not keeping within the FFP rules.
We face Paris Saint Germaine in the Champions League on Tuesday 28th November – that’s a week tomorrow.
And it looks like we need a win in that game to keep our hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout rounds.
UEFA Champions League Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| PSG | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| AC Milan | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| Newcastle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
The news today is that Newcastle have rekindled their interest in striker Hugo Ekitike, who we were interested in early last year, but the youngster decided to join PSG instead in 2022.
But things have not gone well for the talented striker who stands 6ft 2ins tall and is still only 21 years old.
He was on loan in Paris for the 2022-2023 season and he played 32 games with 4 goals and 4 assists and the deal was made permanent in the summer for €28.5M plus €6.5M in bonuses.
It’s unlikely PSG will have to pay the bonuses since this season he has played only once for the side.
€28.5M is about £25M so that should be the most Newcastle will pay for the player in any permanent deal.
Newcastle want to negotiate a loan deal for Ekitike for a January move, with it possibly becoming permanent in the summer.
That’s what the Northern Echo are reporting – that Ekitike is again on Newcastle’s radar screen with a January loan deal with an option to buy next summer.
We have to believe that Eddie Howe still sees a good player in the 21-year-old, and as we all know Howe can resurrect players’ careers, which he has done with so many players at Newcastle.
This could be a good deal for Newcastle and a safe one because if he doesn’t perform tjis season on loan we don’t have to buy him next summer.
What do you think about this potential deal?
155 comments so far
Wor B
Nov 20, 2023 at 7:36 PM
Comment #81Super excited, 10 mins to England KO.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 20, 2023 at 7:39 PM
Comment #82Hadn’t even realised England were playing, it was on TalkSport there, I think I’ll give it a miss, a mate put me on to WestWorld, I think I’ll skip this place while I’m at it.
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 20, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Comment #83With Italy knocked out 1 less team for England to worry about. Only France in the way. I see England winning Euro 2024
Not another deJong
Nov 20, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Comment #84No worries Hibbit
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #85Artem Dovbyk is a good cf at holding up play. Makes good runs to receive ball. Very strong. 7 goals 5 assist in 13 games this season.
Wor B
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #86Barber: OK Rico, what can I do for you today?
Rico Lewis: I want a hair cut that will make Mr Tuff realise that young men can look like an idiot but be canny football players at the same time.
Barber: Snip-snip-snip, there you go, that’s my part of the bargain.
captainmarvel
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #87Jail I don’t think you quite understand the meaning..
JaveaToon
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Comment #88Also known as the short, back and Sideshow Bob 🙂
Wor B
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:40 PM
Comment #89Xàbia
If only I could still grow that!
😆
JaveaToon
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:45 PM
Comment #90Oooooh look at you showing off with the Valencian spelling 😉
Likewise though, I just stick my head out the car window now for a haircut. The days of me Chrissy Waddle perm 😳 are long gone
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Comment #91captainmarvel,
Evidently not.
north east lincs toon
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:55 PM
Comment #92England by the way the win would be nice I know we don’t need it ,but it is not a friendly and Macedonia are ranked about 80 in the world
JaveaToon
Nov 20, 2023 at 8:58 PM
Comment #93England are as dour and boring as the coach unfortunately.
A Geordie Mongrel
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:07 PM
Comment #94There you go, the difference a proper CF makes. Own goal, they all count.
captainmarvel
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Comment #95The comment at 72 is certainly similar to someone else on here..
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:18 PM
Comment #96captainmarvel,
It’s well established now, it’s the same irritant that has been plaguing the blog for over a year now. We’re supposed to be ignoring it, not questioning it’s origin or by showing how clever we are by spotting it’s an alt of an alt.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:22 PM
Comment #97Why has Watkins gone off?
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:27 PM
Comment #98Who are you thinking of Captainmarvel?
Wor B
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:38 PM
Comment #99Lots to be taken from this England performance…
Visit Qatar
Play EAsports
Drive Subaru
north east lincs toon
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:38 PM
Comment #100Dion Dublin WTF no paper aeroplanes tonight,stick to homes under the hammer .
captainmarvel
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Comment #101Are you for real?
north east lincs toon
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Comment #102Tell there is no trippier for England no conviction
captainmarvel
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM
Comment #103That comment at 72 was obnoxious and beneath contempt.. Also similar, some may say too similar to someone else.
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM
Comment #104Who Captainmarvel? The suspense is killing me
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM
Comment #105Come on then captainmarvel, spit it it out, who in your years of wisdom could it be 😮
coming home
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Comment #106The captain knows summit and both Rajees are panicking
😆
Pottsclock
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Comment #107That Wally Otkins looked rubbish
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Comment #108Yes ch, you knew something last week, then you changed your mind, then you didn’t, no panic my end but if captainmarvel wants to make snidey comments then I think he needs to explain himself.
coming home
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:20 PM
Comment #109Raj 1
I’ve been known to change my mind to which version is the funniest
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Comment #110The draw for the Euros will be Saturday December 2nd 5pm
Wor B
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:58 PM
Comment #111Saved the best for last…
McDonald’s deliver now!
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 20, 2023 at 11:03 PM
Comment #112https://x.com/Scuba_Steve26/status/1703098504019681495?s=20
Wor B celebrating
captainmarvel
Nov 20, 2023 at 11:22 PM
Comment #113Haha Jail calling me snidey!! There is nobody on here as snidey as you matey..
You are number 1.
I am practically certain about this.
The certain comparison between the Bangladeshi and the aforementioned is stark..
What really matters is the respect shown to the owner of this blog.. Being mealy mouthed to a low life is beyond the pale.
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 20, 2023 at 11:28 PM
Comment #114Captainmarvel ia raci*t and doesn’t like Bangladeshi. Shame as I cook a mean vindaloo. Bangladeshi chefs are the best.
captainmarvel
Nov 20, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Comment #115I totally dislike to the point of hate bigots and misogynists so put that in your curry pipe and smoke it..
Not another deJong
Nov 21, 2023 at 6:04 AM
Comment #116Eddie Howe on Etikite, from last summer:
“It’s no secret that we really liked Hugo and we worked hard to try and do that deal. He’s a very talented lad and he decided to go to PSG.
I have no hard feelings toward him and wish him well in the next phase of his career. I really do wish him luck. But it is an example of the types of clubs we’re competing with to try and improve our squad.”
My only question is, will he be fit enough to start immediately and will he knuckle down to improve his fitness to the levels required by Eddie.
The Mighty Quinn
Nov 21, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Comment #117Adidas are making Newcastle United an “ELITE” team. This means that the Club will receive UNIQUE home and away kits, as part of the “Elite Team Range”.
Newcastle United will join Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Juventus, Arsenal, Flamengo and Man United as Elite Teams.
#NUFC
Vask
Nov 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM
Comment #118Morning blog.
JohnJ
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:03 AM
Comment #119Morning Vask
🙂
JohnJ
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Comment #120Good morning all you positive and sensible toon fans.