Newcastle United: July 2008 - news archive

Newcastle's Joey Barton has until August 13 to respond to a violent conduct charge for his bust-up with Ousmane Dabo in May 2007.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan hopes to add two more players to his squad after landing Metz centre-half Sebastian Bassong.

Michael Owen and Joey Barton have not travelled to Majorca but Sebastian Bassong is in the squad despite not yet officially signing.

Metz centre-half Sebastien Bassong admits he will take time to settle at Newcastle but is delighted to have signed for the Magpies.

Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini could buy-out his contract in order to move to Newcastle, according to his agent.

Terry McDermott has again moved to assure Newcastle fans that manager Kevin Keegan is working hard at signing new players.

Newcastle hope to beat off late interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham to sign Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini.

Arsenal are weighing up a £5million bid to sign Switzerland midfielder and Newcastle target Goekhan Inler from Italian side Udinese.

Newcastle star Joey Barton has been released from jail after serving two months of a six-month sentence.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan claims captain Michael Owen could sign a new long-term deal before the start of the season.

Newcastle have made a bid for £8m-rated Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini, according to his agent.

Joey Barton has again been given the backing of Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan as he prepares to leave prison next month.

Goalkeeper Shay Given has been linked with a move to Arsenal, while defender Philippe Senderos could go the other way to Newcastle.

Striker Michael Owen has been urged to sign a new contract extension and prolong his stay at Newcastle by defender Steven Taylor.

Argentinian defender Fabricio Coloccini has emerged as a one of Kevin Keegan's four transfer targets, but West Ham also want him.

Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins have both been ruled out of Newcastle's visit to face Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan says he wants to add at least four new signings to his squad before the transfer window closes.

Chelsea's central defender Tal Ben Haim looks as though he is to snub a move to Newcastle in favour of a £4m switch to Man City.

Kevin Keegan will stick with Michael Owen as Newcastle club captain no matter who else comes in during the summer transfer window.

Emre has put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Turkish giants Fenerbahce to end a three-year stay with Newcastle.

Former Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes insists he is not interested in a move to Newcastle following recent speculation.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is confident Charles N'Zogbia will stay despite the player claiming he wants to move to London.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is tipped to test Blackburn's resolve by making an improved offer for left-back Stephen Warnock.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has confirmed Damien Duff has a future at the club and can make a fresh start this season.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan expects to further bolster his squad by the end of August after making just two signings so far.

Kevin Keegan has moved to reassure anxious fans he is trying desperately to improve his paper-thin Newcastle squad.

Sebastian Larsson's agent is hoping Birmingham receive "an offer they can't refuse" from Newcastle for his client.

Newcastle United will miss out on two of their summer transfer targets with Pablo Aimar and Stephen Warnock turning down the Toon.

Everton and Newcastle are said to have joined the race for want-away Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda.

Newcastle United are hoping to complete the capture of Real Zaragoza's Argentinian playmaker Pablo Aimar before the end of the week.

Shay Given has urged his Newcastle paymasters to back manager Kevin Keegan in the transfer market.

Mark Viduka is hoping to prove to manager Kevin Keegan his injury problems are over and win a new contract.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton admits the trail has gone cold as he bids to add Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi to his squad.

Metz defender Sebastien Bassong has confirmed he will spend a week on trial with Newcastle but Everton are also eyeing a move for him.

Kevin Keegan is reportedly taking a look at Metz defender Sebastien Bassong as he sets about strengthening his Newcastle defence.

Republic of Ireland star Shay Given has dismissed talk of a move to Arsenal and pledged his long-term future to Newcastle.

The uncertaincy behind the scenes at Newcastle will be of growing concern for the Toon Army, as Kevin Keegan seeks transfer bargains.

Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia has issued a come-and-get-me plea to north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.

Kevin Keegan looks set to sign midfielder Danny Guthrie after Newcastle agreed a fee with Liverpool.

Billionaire owner Mike Ashley has confirmed he is seeking investors to help fund Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan's spending plans.

Steven Taylor has urged his Newcastle bosses to hurry up and tie Michael Owen and Steve Harper down to new contracts.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan looks likely to miss out on the signing of target Pablo Aimar as Benfica appear to have won the race.

Anton Ferdinand has snubbed a potential move to Newcastle by insisting he would be more than happy to stay at West Ham.

Newcastle are ready to step in and steal Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell from Aston Villa, according to reports.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is ready to end his interest in Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon.

Kevin Keegan has been told by Rosenborg to hurry up if he wants to sign Norway midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred.

American private equity firm InterMedia Partners has rubbished reports claiming they are interested in buying out Newcastle United.

Bolton have again spoken out to scotch reports linking them with a raid for disgraced Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

Arsenal's new striker search has been boosted by the admission of Newcastle's Obafemi Martins that he would like to play for them.

Newcastle have finally secured the future of defender Steven Taylor after the player penned a three-year deal.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley could be set to realise a near £200m profit on the club inside 12 months.

Switzerland international midfielder Gokhan Inler has emerged as a target for Newcastle but the deal still needs more work.