Newcastle United: August 2008 - news archive

Newcastle have offered striker Michael Owen a new three-year deal worth a reported £120,000, according to reports.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan felt Samir Nasri should have been sent off for a challenge on Joey Barton in the 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Robin Van Persie stole the show as Arsenal cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over a tired looking Newcastle United at the Emirates.

Aston Villa have completed the capture of Newcastle winger James Milner, in a deal believed to be worth around £10million.

Steven Taylor is expected to return to the Newcastle side for Saturday's clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Aston Villa are understood to have made a £10m bid for James Milner after the Newcastle ace handed in a transfer request this week.

Defender Kamil Zayatte is set for talks with Newcastle officials, after the Magpies failed with another bid for Stephen Warnock.

Ipswich's bid to sign Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi on loan is reportedly set to fail this week to extend their search for a hitman.

Newcastle midfielder James Milner only handed in a transfer request in order to earn a better Magpies contract, according to the PFA.

James Milner has opened the door for a move to Aston Villa or Liverpool after handing in a transfer request at Newcastle.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has told Premier League rivals Aston Villa he has no desire to sell winger James Milner.

Kevin Keegan will urge Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to hurry up with a contract offer for Michael Owen when they meet today.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has admitted he would like a stronger squad after seeing his team decimated by injuries.

Newcastle's move for Juventus midfielder Tiago looks to be off after boss Claudio Ranieri admitted he wants him to stay in Italy.

Newcastle captain Michael Owen admits the next two weeks are crucial as he looks to return to full fitness after illness and injury.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will try to persuade the FA not to hand Joey Barton a lengthy ban by appearing at the hearing personally.

Newcastle beat Bolton at St James' Park in what proved to be a tough game for the Toon.

Kevin Keegan will meet with his Newcastle paymasters next Wednesday to discuss a new contract for striker Michael Owen.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will name Michael Owen on the bench against Bolton, while Mark Viduka is two weeks away.

Aston Villa are expected to step up their bid to sign Newcastle winger James Milner now Shaun Maloney has rejoined Celtic.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan does not expect Michael Owen to be fit to face Bolton at St James' Park.

Newcastle are set to launch a deadline-beating raid on AZ Alkmaar for £6million-rated Belgian left-back Sebastien Pocognoli.

Stoke City are confident of completing the signing of Newcastle centre-back Abdoulaye Faye in time for him to face Aston Villa.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan believes his side will "beat most teams at home" if they repeat their performance at Man Utd.

Ipswich's search for a new striker is continuing after a hamstring injury ended their chances of signing Newcastle's Shola Ameobi.

Newcastle have been handed an injury boost by defender Steven Taylor who has declared himself fit for Saturday.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is ready to offer Michael Owen a new three year deal at the club said to be worth £140,000 a week.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has urged his side to build on the draw at Man Utd when they visit Arsenal on August 30.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan claims Shay Given's display against Man Utd justified his decision to start the season with the Irishman.

Newcastle held champions Manchester United to a 1-1 draw after an exciting first match of the season at Old Trafford.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has told Aston Villa he will not sell James Milner amid speculation over a £7m bid for the midfielder.

Ipswich Town have been given permission to speak to Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi after agreeing a £2.5million fee.

Fabricio Coloccini has told Kevin Keegan he is ready to make his Magpies debut on Sunday after completing his £10m switch from Spain.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is reportedly fighting against his board to keep James Milner after Aston Villa made a £7m bid for him.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley claims the club was in danger of being run into the ground before his takeover last year.

Toulouse full-back Herita Ilunga has put Celtic and Newcastle on red alert by admitting he is interested in joining both clubs.

Newcastle feel Michael Owen will be fit to take his place in the squad for the opening game at Manchester United.

Aston Villa are being linked with a £4million swoop for Newcastle forward Alan Smith, but face strong competition for his services.

Shola Ameobi has asked Newcastle not to price him out of a move, but has called for another chance to prove his worth to the Magpies.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is set to return to full training this week after a hamstring problem.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan insists forward Alan Smith is a valuable member of his squad after he was booed during the Valencia win.

Everton boss David Moyes is still keen on bringing in Alan Smith despite Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan saying the player is not for sale.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has said he expects to bring in three more new signings before the start of the Premier League.

Newcastle will be alerted by Sebastian Larsson telling Birmingham City he wants to leave St Andrews in search of Premiership football.

Newcastle are set to lanuch a £7million raid on Glasgow Rangers for defender Carlos Cuellar after Gers failed to qualify for Europe.

Newcastle have been boosted by the news that Charles N'Zogbia will return to action in Saturday's final pre-season friendly.

Mike Ashley has stated that he is not looking to sell Newcastle and is still looking to win something alongside Kevin Keegan.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will not risk Michael Owen against Valencia but expects him to be ready for the big kick-off.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan left Alan Smith out of the squad which faced PSV because of injury and not because he is joining Everton.

Newcastle are closing in on the signing of versatile Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccino who is said to be on Tyneside.

Newcastle are being linked with a £2m bid for Toulouse full-back Herita Ilunga who does not want to be a fringe player in France.

Everton boss David Moyes hopes to sign at least one new face before the big kick-off with Newcastle's Alan Smith linked again.

Indian billionaire Anil Ambani is still interested in a takeover of Newcastle United despite appearing to back off at the weekend.