Newcastle United: June 2008 - news archive

David Moyes is set to name former Newcastle first-team coach Steve Round as his new number two at Everton.

Newcastle and Birmingham are reportedly haggling over the valuation of Sebastian Larsson with Blues holding out for £4.5m.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is being linked with a move for Newcastle's Obafemi Martins if Emmanuel Adebayor leaves the club.

Tony Mowbray is reportedly set to hand Kevin Phillips a new deal at West Brom and will end his interest in Newcastle's Shola Ameobi.

Man Utd defender Jonny Evans is now being linked with Newcastle as well as Sunderland but Sir Alex Ferguson might not sell the player.

Andrei Arshavin's agent has alerted Newcastle, Everton, Man City and Arsenal by saying Barcelona are yet to bid for the Russian ace.

David Moyes looks set to appoint Steve Round as his number two at Everton after gaining permission from Newcastle to speak to him.

Newcastle's hopes of landing Turkish winger Arda Turan have taken a knock as his agent claims he wants to move to Italy.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is hopeful his long-term future will be sorted out soon after 12 months of uncertainty.

Newcastle are reportedly tracking Switzerland international striker Eren Derdiyok who is valued at £6m by FC Basel.

Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh is set to leave Bordeaux with Newcastle United pondering a bid for the 24-year-old.

Shay Given has ended speculation linking him with Arsenal this summer by pledging his future to Newcastle.

Russia star Andrei Arshavin would turn down potential suitors Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City and Newcastle to go to Spain.

Argentina ace Pablo Aimar's agent is seeking urgent talks with Newcastle who are tracking the Real Zaragoza midfielder.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is closing in on a £2.5m deal for Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi who looks set to join this week.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is confident of pulling off a £6million raid on Tottenham for Aaron Lennon.

Newcastle have reportedly been alerted by the news that striker Amara Diane has handed in a transfer request at Paris St Germain.

Newcastle's hopes for this season look to rest on Michael Owen, with the transfer kitty looking thin for Kevin Keegan this summer.

Man City, Newcastle and Portsmouth are locked in a battle for French-born Ivory Coast international defender Guy Demel, reports say.

Argentina defender Fabricio Coloccini has denied receiving any offer to join West Ham or Newcastle.

Newcastle's want away striker Shola Ameobi looks likely to be granted his wish to leave the club by linking up with West Brom.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen has begun new contract talks at St James' Park with a view to agreeing a new deal at the club.

Newcastle could lose out to Arsenal in the race to prise teenage striker Aaron Spear away from Plymouth this summer.

Newcastle must increase their rejected £2m offer for Spurs full-back Pascal Chimbonda to do the deal, according to reports.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan will return to his desk this week looking to kick-start his summer recruitment drive.

Bolton will not be offering Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton the chance to resurrect his career at the Reebok Stadium.

Newcastle old boy Stephen Carr appears to have a choice between West Ham, Bolton and Portsmouth this summer.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton is set for talks with Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi but has denied making a £3.5m bid.

Sunderland hope to beat Tottenham and Newcastle to the signing of Aidan McGeady by offering Celtic £10million plus Anthony Stokes.

Ipswich are reportedly set to end their bid to sign Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi because he is holding out for a Premier League club.

Newcastle appear to have switched their sights from Liverpool's John Arne Riise to Reading left-back Nicky Shorey.

Emre is still expected to complete his move from Newcastle to Fenerbahce after Euro 2008 despite Zico quitting the Istanbul club.

Injury-hit Magpies strikers Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka could be fit for the start of new season in August.

Joey Barton is threatening to take Newcastle to court if they sack him after refusing to accept a pay cut while in jail.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi's agent has denied that Ipswich have had a £4million bid accepted for his client.

Newcastle have put a £10m bid in for French international striker Bafétimbi Gomis but face competition from Arsenal and Bolton.

Birmingham midfielder Sebastin Larsson may be in line for a move from St Andrews with Newcastle ready to offer £4.26m for the Swede.

Newcastle are believed to be interested in Peru midfielder Juan Carlos Marino from Spanish side Hercules

Newcastle have reportedly accepted an offer of £3.5m for striker Shola Ameobi from Championship promotion hopefuls Ipswich.

West Ham appear to be favourites to land Icelandic international striker Eidur Gudjohnsen despite interest from Newcastle.

Newcastle are reportedly set to sack jailed midfielder Joey Barton unless he takes a pay cut at the club.

Serbia striker Nikola Zigic would be tempted to join Newcastle if Valencia sell him although Italian clubs are also in the running.

Portsmouth and Wigan are in the race for Charlton defender Madjid Bougherra who is also interesting Rangers, Boro and Newcastle.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan could launch a swoop for Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen this summer.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce will offer Emmerson Boyce a new deal to keep him out of Newcastle's clutches this summer.

Everton boss David Moyes is said to be in a race with Aston Villa and Portsmouth for the signature of Newcastle's Steven Taylor.

Newcastle are tracking Hungary's giant centre-back Roland Juhasz as Kevin Keegan widens his search for defenders.

Fulham and Newcastle are among several Premiership clubs keeping tabs on young Austrian hitman Roland Linz.

Newcastle are watching developments at West Ham closely as strike target Dean Aston has yet to pen a new deal.

Newcastle are being linked with a move for Real Zaragoza forward Pablo Aimar, who is on the move following relegation from La Liga.

Newcastle striker target Bafetimbi Gomis has signed a new four-year deal with French outfit St Etienne.

Newcastle could be ready to move for Liverpool duo Peter Crouch and John Arne Riise as Kevin Keegan strengthens his squad.