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Transfer Rumours Round Up – Newcastle United May 2023

As we enter the final month of the season, transfer rumours are ever present and as Newcastle United are dreaming of the Champions League next season, players coming into the club and the squad growing in depth is necessary. So, we’ve put together a list of the latest rumours of who could potentially be on their way to St James’ this summer.
Khephren Thuram
A man set to be in demand this summer, Khephren Thuram is entering his final two years of his contract at Nice in France and is reportedly set to leave the club in the summer with the fee being in the region of £60 million.
That is according to Football Insider, who claim Newcastle have ‘set their sights’ on signing the 22-year-old in the upcoming window. Liverpool and Real Madrid are also credited with an interest in Thuram, who made his debut for France as a substitute against the Netherlands in March.
Eddie Howe is said to be keen on getting a deep-lying midfielder through the door this summer and Thuram would certainly fit the bill, with reports about this transfer circling for a little while now.
The French midfielder has played 46 games this season for Nice scoring 2 goals and getting 8 assists in all competitions.
Gabri Veiga
Gabri Veiga continues to be linked with a potential switch to Newcastle, although Real Madrid appear to be the frontrunners according to recent reports. The 20-year-old Spanish midfielder has 9 goals and 4 assists this season for Celta Vigo in La Liga this season, with his current club said to understand that he will be departing this summer.
This form has inevitably led to links with a host of clubs, but it is Newcastle who are seemingly keen to beat their rivals to the deal. Spanish title AS via SportWitness claim the Magpies are ‘willing to pay’ Veiga’s release clause which stands in the region of £35m.
The report outlines how Newcastle scouts were ‘the first’ to travel out to watch the attacking midfielder in action.
An attacking midfielder that would give competition to Newcastle’s midfield and with Champions League within touching distance for next season, Eddie Howe needs to add more quality for the squad to enhance their options off the bench.
Amadou Haidara
25-year-old Mali international Amadou Haidara is a holding midfielder for RB Leipzig racking up 27 appearances in the Bundesliga this season. He’s not been a regular starter, though Newcastle require a new defensive midfielder to free up Bruno Guimaraes to fill a box-to-box role instead.
According to Sky Germany, Newcastle have been scouting at RB Leipzig and have identified Haidara as a potential signing this summer. With a market value of £15 million, it would be an affordable and cost-efficient way of getting a solid player in the door for Eddie Howe to further boost the depth in his squad.
With Newcastle’s scouts being at RB Leipzig over this season, Haidara isn’t the only player identified as a target this summer.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Versatile attacking player Dominik Szoboszlai is attracting interest from Newcastle United with scouts observing him multiple times this season. A player that is comfortable on either wing, in the middle in a 10 role or even in a box-to-box role as an 8, Eddie Howe would be adding great quality by incorporating him into the squad next season.
Having played 41 games this season in all competitions, he has returned an impressive 20 goal contributions with 7 goals and 13 assists. With a midfielder being one of the identified priorities this summer, Szoboszlai would not only add quality, but being able to be deployed in many different areas of the pitch, adds much needed versatility which is always a bonus for any squad.
If Newcastle do firm up their interest, the presence of a €70m (approx. £61.25m) release clause will leave Leipzig powerless to resist.
James Maddison
James Maddison is set to be playing his football away from the King Power next stadium but where that will be is still unclear at this moment. Newcastle and Tottenham are the two clubs that seem to be battling it out for the midfielder’s signature.
Maddison’s contract expires at the King Power at the end of next season, and Newcastle’s push for Champions League football could tip the odds in their favour.
Eddie Howe’s side were once again linked with Maddison in the January window, but the Foxes were keen on keeping their star man as they look to stave off relegation. But now it seems Maddison could be swayed with a move to Tyneside as he would go straight into the starting 11 for Newcastle.
Maddison has 17 goal involvements this season with 9 goals and 8 assists in 28 appearances in all competitions.
Perr Schuurs.
According to a report from TuttoMercatoWeb, Newcastle United are keen on improving their defensive unit this summer and they have identified the 23-year-old Torino defender as a potential target.
Dutch defender Perr Schuurs is highly rated around Europe as he has a big future ahead of him. Schuurs could partner his compatriot Sven Botman at the heart of Newcastle’s defence and help them improve in the coming seasons.
The Dutchman has impressed since joining the Italian club from Ajax at the start of the season and it remains to be seen whether Torino are prepared to let him leave at the end of the season, but Newcastle remain interested in the player.
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VAR official PUNISHED after Champions League PSG vs Newcastle howler

Following a contentious late penalty awarded to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during their 1-1 draw against Newcastle, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official involved in the decision has been replaced for an upcoming Champions League fixture. Tomasz Kwiatkowski, the Polish VAR official on duty at Parc des Princes, deemed a handball by Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, leading to Kylian Mbappe converting a 98th-minute penalty, salvaging a point for PSG managed by Luis Enrique.
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This outcome potentially affects the Champions League group standings significantly, as PSG retains their second position, edging two points ahead of Newcastle, with one group game remaining. The penalty call didn’t originate from referee Szymon Marciniak but was reversed after Kwiatkowski prompted him to review the incident on the VAR screen.
Originally slated for VAR duty in the upcoming Real Sociedad versus RB Salzburg clash, Kwiatkowski has been replaced, according to reports. The replacement for the Polish official hasn’t been disclosed yet. Kwiatkowski, 45, frequently officiates in Poland’s top football league and possesses experience in European competitions.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed dissatisfaction with the VAR decision, emphasizing its timing and impact, stating, “I feel it is a poor decision and it’s hugely frustrating for us, as you know how little time there is left in the game. There is nothing we can do about it now.”
For Newcastle to secure a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League, they must defeat AC Milan at St James’ Park on the final matchweek while hoping PSG doesn’t secure a victory against Borussia Dortmund.
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Newcastle United Fans Attacked in Paris by PSG fans – Trapped in pub!

Footage tonight has emerged of PSG fans corning Newcastle United fans in a pub and attacking them in a scary video. This follows news that police had informed Newcastle fans that attacks were possible which lead to at least one pub having to close at 10pm due to this.
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Police issue urgently warning following the brand new iOS update!

While many are familiar with the swift file-sharing capability of Airdrop, Apple has introduced a new addition called ‘NameDrop’ in its latest iteration. Functioning similarly to Airdrop, this feature facilitates the rapid exchange of contact information among users, aiming to streamline the process of sharing phone numbers without manual input.
However, authorities have flagged serious safety risks associated with this new addition. They caution that this feature might make personal information incredibly accessible, raising potential security vulnerabilities.
Sharing your contact details does involve a confirmation step. Yet, there’s a risk of inadvertently sharing your information with strangers if you’re uncertain about the pop-up or its purpose. Moreover, providing a guaranteed and accurate contact could pose risks down the line.
For instance, a scenario could unfold where someone, wishing to avoid unwanted attention, offers a fake number. Unfortunately, if that falsified contact information is scanned, it wouldn’t serve its intended purpose.
Police have issued a warning regarding the default activation of ‘NameDrop’ in the new Apple update. They emphasized that with this feature enabled, anyone can swiftly acquire contact information including pictures, phone numbers, email addresses, and more by simply placing their phone near yours or your child’s unlocked screen.
The police provided instructions on how to deactivate this feature, advising users to navigate to General – AirDrop – and disable ‘Bringing Devices Together.’ Additionally, they recommended setting ‘contacts only’ in the Airdrop settings to avoid receiving unsolicited images from strangers.
However, some individuals countered the police advisory, suggesting it might be overly alarmist. One individual stated that it wasn’t a safety issue as both parties needed to acknowledge the exchange. Another pointed out the need for awareness about disabling the feature, even with consent to the exchange.
They highlighted the importance of being informed about managing these settings: “Done. Thank you for this PSA! Approval or NOT, thank you for sharing this information. Always helpful to know more than less!”
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