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James Rutherford

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Football Journalist with @GRVMedia. Managing Editor for Geordie Boot Boys, covering all things Newcastle United. #NUFC

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  • 5 days ago | geordiebootboys.com | James Rutherford

    Dan Burn has admitted there was a key moment in the 2024/25 season when Bruno Guimaraes had every Newcastle United player pumped up. Bruno Guimaraes was named Newcastle captain at the start of the season, with Eddie Howe giving his star midfielder extra responsibility. It initially looked like the 27-year-old was struggling with the burden of being Newcastle United captain. The armband was weighing him down.

  • 5 days ago | geordiebootboys.com | James Rutherford

    The latest centre-back target that Newcastle United fans are interested in is Giorgio Scalvini. For a long time it had looked like Marc Guehi was Newcastle’s top target, but now Liverpool have emerged as the front-runners to secure his signature. Guehi could even stay at Crystal Palace and become a free agent next summer. Newcastle are looking at Guehi alternatives, and one name that is suddenly doing the rounds is Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini.

  • 5 days ago | geordiebootboys.com | James Rutherford

    It is still not certain that Newcastle United will miss out on signing Marc Guehi to Liverpool. Liverpool are interested in signing Guehi, with the Reds keen to continue their summer recruitment drive after deals for Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. Arne Slot’s interest in the centre-back has caused concern on Tyneside, with Newcastle looking at Guehi alternatives.

  • 5 days ago | geordiebootboys.com | James Rutherford

    Newcastle United have endured a slow start to the summer transfer window, while Manchester City have been extremely active. Their business has been accelerated due to the Club World Cup, with Manchester City completing deals for Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. They are also eager to sign a right-back, with Manchester City interested in Tino Livramento. That is despite the fact that Newcastle United have no interest in selling Tino Livramento.

  • 5 days ago | geordiebootboys.com | James Rutherford

    Newcastle United fended off interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign Antonio Cordero. Cordero is joining Newcastle United on a free transfer, with the Magpies striking a deal to land the exciting teenager when his Malaga contract expires on 30th June. After the deal was formally announced, Cordero admitted he wants to aspire high and that is why he chose to accept Eddie Howe’s offer. That is despite the fact he was attracting attention from La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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James Rutherford
James Rutherford @HitcJames
5 Jun 25

🚨 Fraser Forster to Newcastle United on a free transfer is now likely. ⬇️ Full story below with @GraemeBailey #NUFC https://t.co/CqiOKG4MLC

James Rutherford
James Rutherford @HitcJames
29 Apr 25

RT @GraemeBailey: Newcastle United remain firmly in contention for Marc Guehi. More with @HitcJames for @GeordieBBoys https://t.co/6cyFj…

James Rutherford
James Rutherford @HitcJames
6 Mar 25

🚨#NUFC EXCLUSIVE w/ @GraemeBailey Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy in line for new Toon contract https://t.co/jcCHtpuisw