
Dominic Scurr
Senior Sports Writer at The Shields Gazette
✍️⚽ Senior sports writer covering Newcastle United for @ShieldsGazette ⚫#NUFC⚪ 🎙️@MouthofTynePod | 📺YT: Geordie Journos All views my own.
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2 days ago |
shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr
Newcastle United are facing fresh competition for the signing of James Trafford after agreeing personal terms with the goalkeeper last summer. Burnley rejected two bids from Newcastle for Trafford last summer and are now in a stronger negotiating position after earning promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt. The last 12 months has also seen Trafford’s value increase after the 22-year-old kept 29 clean sheets in 45 appearances for The Clarets.
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2 days ago |
shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr
Two of Newcastle United’s European rivals are set to face the wrath of UEFA for breaching financial rules. Newcastle are understood to be compliant with both Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules as well as UEFA’s financial rules as they prepare to return to Champions League football next season.
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2 days ago |
shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr
Newcastle United are looking to bolster their squad in preparation for the 2025-26 Premier League and Champions League. Newcastle will be looking to make some big moves in the transfer market this summer after successfully navigating PSR troubles and securing a return to the Champions League. The return to the Champions League brings with it added challenges for Eddie Howe and his squad, as well as additional rules to adhere to.
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3 days ago |
shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr
Newcastle United could miss out on another defender as their number one target remains available, for now. Newcastle held talks to sign Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth ahead of the summer transfer window opening due to the 20-year-old’s £50million release clause in his contract. But The Magpies knew their chances of landing the Spaniard were slim, especially once Real Madrid entered the picture and swooped in to sign the youngster.
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3 days ago |
shieldsgazette.com | Dominic Scurr
The Premier League have provided some key updates ahead of the 2025-26 season for Newcastle United and co. In addition to the announcement of a new Puma match ball, Premier League clubs voted this week to extend the £30 price cap on away tickets for all league matches in the 2025-26 campaign. Newcastle United supporters travelled more than any other Premier League fan-base last season, spending more money on travel and accommodation as a result.
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Premier League table looking very good for Newcastle United heading into the final two games. Three points inside top five. One more win would guarantee Champions League football for next season. Chelsea and Forest playing each other on the final day guarantees dropped points. https://t.co/zM3OvDXHd0

'Chelsea Dagger' plays over the PA at full-time at St James' Park 🎶

FT: Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea HUGE three points for Newcastle as they move up to third in the table, three points inside the Champions League places with two games left to play. Didn't make easy work of it against 10 men but the result is what matters. https://t.co/rGy4Q4Rlwp