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Newcastle Rekindle Interest In Former Striker Target



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

TeamPlayedWonLostDrawnGDPoints
Dortmund6312311
PSG622218
AC Milan6222-38
Newcastle6132-15

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 #81

    Super excited, 10 mins to England KO.

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  • Raj of Hailsley

    Nov 20, 2023 at 7:39 PM

    Comment #82

    Hadn’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.

    0
  • Raj From Bangladesh

    Nov 20, 2023 at 7:40 PM

    Comment #83

    With Italy knocked out 1 less team for England to worry about. Only France in the way. I see England winning Euro 2024

    0
  • Not another deJong

    Nov 20, 2023 at 7:59 PM

    Comment #84

    No worries Hibbit

    0
  • Raj From Bangladesh

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:02 PM

    Comment #85

    Artem 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.

    0
  • Wor B

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:07 PM

    Comment #86

    Barber: 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.

    3
  • captainmarvel

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:11 PM

    Comment #87

    Jail I don’t think you quite understand the meaning..

    2
  • JaveaToon

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:26 PM

    Comment #88

    Also known as the short, back and Sideshow Bob 🙂

    6
  • Wor B

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:40 PM

    Comment #89

    Xàbia

    If only I could still grow that!

    😆

    1
  • JaveaToon

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:45 PM

    Comment #90

    Oooooh 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

    2
  • Raj of Hailsley

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:49 PM

    Comment #91

    captainmarvel,
    Evidently not.

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  • north east lincs toon

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:55 PM

    Comment #92

    England 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

    1
  • JaveaToon

    Nov 20, 2023 at 8:58 PM

    Comment #93

    England are as dour and boring as the coach unfortunately.

    2
  • A Geordie Mongrel

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:07 PM

    Comment #94

    There you go, the difference a proper CF makes. Own goal, they all count.

    1
  • captainmarvel

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:14 PM

    Comment #95

    The comment at 72 is certainly similar to someone else on here..

    3
  • Raj of Hailsley

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:18 PM

    Comment #96

    captainmarvel,
    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.

    3
  • Raj of Hailsley

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:22 PM

    Comment #97

    Why has Watkins gone off?

    0
  • Raj From Bangladesh

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:27 PM

    Comment #98

    Who are you thinking of Captainmarvel?

    0
  • Wor B

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:38 PM

    Comment #99

    Lots to be taken from this England performance…

    Visit Qatar

    Play EAsports

    Drive Subaru

    1
  • north east lincs toon

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:38 PM

    Comment #100

    Dion Dublin WTF no paper aeroplanes tonight,stick to homes under the hammer .

    0
  • captainmarvel

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM

    Comment #101

    Are you for real?

    1
  • north east lincs toon

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM

    Comment #102

    Tell there is no trippier for England no conviction

    0
  • captainmarvel

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM

    Comment #103

    That comment at 72 was obnoxious and beneath contempt.. Also similar, some may say too similar to someone else.

    5
  • Raj From Bangladesh

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM

    Comment #104

    Who Captainmarvel? The suspense is killing me

    0
  • Raj of Hailsley

    Nov 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM

    Comment #105

    Come on then captainmarvel, spit it it out, who in your years of wisdom could it be 😮

    1
  • coming home

    Nov 20, 2023 at 10:07 PM

    Comment #106

    The captain knows summit and both Rajees are panicking

    😆

    9
  • Pottsclock

    Nov 20, 2023 at 10:11 PM

    Comment #107

    That Wally Otkins looked rubbish

    2
  • Raj of Hailsley

    Nov 20, 2023 at 10:12 PM

    Comment #108

    Yes 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.

    3
  • coming home

    Nov 20, 2023 at 10:20 PM

    Comment #109

    Raj 1

    I’ve been known to change my mind to which version is the funniest

    1
  • Raj From Bangladesh

    Nov 20, 2023 at 10:21 PM

    Comment #110

    The draw for the Euros will be Saturday December 2nd 5pm

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  • Wor B

    Nov 20, 2023 at 10:58 PM

    Comment #111

    Saved the best for last…

    McDonald’s deliver now!

    1
  • Raj From Bangladesh

    Nov 20, 2023 at 11:03 PM

    Comment #112
  • captainmarvel

    Nov 20, 2023 at 11:22 PM

    Comment #113

    Haha 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.

    88
  • Raj From Bangladesh

    Nov 20, 2023 at 11:28 PM

    Comment #114

    Captainmarvel ia raci*t and doesn’t like Bangladeshi. Shame as I cook a mean vindaloo. Bangladeshi chefs are the best.

    1
  • captainmarvel

    Nov 20, 2023 at 11:37 PM

    Comment #115

    I totally dislike to the point of hate bigots and misogynists so put that in your curry pipe and smoke it..

    3
  • Not another deJong

    Nov 21, 2023 at 6:04 AM

    Comment #116

    Eddie 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.

    2
  • The Mighty Quinn

    Nov 21, 2023 at 8:34 AM

    Comment #117

    Adidas 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

    6
  • Vask

    Nov 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    Comment #118

    Morning blog.

    1
  • JohnJ

    Nov 21, 2023 at 9:03 AM

    Comment #119

    Morning Vask

    🙂

    1
  • JohnJ

    Nov 21, 2023 at 9:05 AM

    Comment #120

    Good morning all you positive and sensible toon fans.

    2


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