Matthew Connelly

Matthew Connelly

Sports Journalist · 159 articles

Eddie Howe’s verdict on Osula is bad news for £55m Newcastle United star
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Eddie Howe’s verdict on Osula is bad news for £55m Newcastle United star

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe spoke after the 3-1 win over West Ham about William Osula’s recent performances and what it may mean going forward. Osula scored a brace in the victory to make it five goals in his last six games. The striker has surprisingly made himself the first choice this season after capitalising […]

Newcastle United’s valuation of Tonali makes clear they will play hard ball
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Newcastle United’s valuation of Tonali makes clear they will play hard ball

A valuation of £100m has been placed on Sandro Tonali ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports in Italy. It is currently uncertain where the information came from, with suggestions that it may be directly from Tonali’s camp. Despite his future being uncertain, Newcastle insiders have suggested that Tonali will not necessarily leave […]

Newcastle United already have the solution to Anthony Gordon’s exit
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Newcastle United already have the solution to Anthony Gordon’s exit

The uncertainty around Anthony Gordon’s future has been a big talking point in Newcastle United circles. A move to Bayern Munich is creeping ever closer ahead of the summer transfer window. The situation has raised questions about where Newcastle may turn for a replacement. There have been links with the likes of Barcelona loanee Marcus […]

Eddie Howe said what no fan wanted to hear about Newcastle’s frontline plans
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Eddie Howe said what no fan wanted to hear about Newcastle’s frontline plans

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe spoke in today’s press conference about the possibility of signing strikers this summer. But his response caused more problems than it solved and gained an unsavoury reaction. Howe was asked about his stance on the forward areas after a season of struggle in front of goal for the Magpies. The […]

Newcastle United are clearly moving on from Pope after striking goalkeeper ‘agreement’
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Newcastle United are clearly moving on from Pope after striking goalkeeper ‘agreement’

Newcastle United have reached an ‘agreement in principle’ with Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen as the Magpies look to strengthen their goalkeeping department this summer, according to Sacha Tavolieri. The 20-year-old is said to have visited the Newcastle facilities a couple of weeks ago. Jaouen’s agreement works on the basis that he would compete for the […]

Anthony Gordon leaving Newcastle United: Why I’m not bothered
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Anthony Gordon leaving Newcastle United: Why I’m not bothered

The news of Anthony Gordon’s reported personal agreement with Bayern Munich caused quite a stir in Newcastle United spaces. There seems to be quite a split between fans. Some who are against losing Gordon in any capacity and some who are of the opinion that taking something close to the £75m valuation would be excellent […]