BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jack Rodwell of Blackburn Rovers arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers at Griffin Park on February 02, 2019 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jack Rodwell of Blackburn Rovers arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers at Griffin Park on February 02, 2019 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jack Rodwell of Blackburn Rovers arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers at Griffin Park on February 02, 2019 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The 13 near misses for Newcastle United in the transfer market –including a helicopter dash, failed medical & a forward on strike

By Liam Kennedy
Published 16th Sep 2019, 16:45 BST
Updated 16th Sep 2019, 16:45 BST
A helicopter dash, players on strike, club record bids rejected and a failed medical or two – it’s fair to say Newcastle United have had their share of near misses in the transfer market.

Here we take a look at 13 – unlucky for some – players who can be deemed ‘dodged bullets’ for United, some you may remember, and no doubt a few you won’t.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jack Rodwell of Blackburn Rovers arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers at Griffin Park on February 02, 2019 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

. BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jack Rodwell of Blackburn Rovers arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers at Griffin Park on February 02, 2019 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Jack Rodwell of Blackburn Rovers arrives prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Blackburn Rovers at Griffin Park on February 02, 2019 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Alex Davidson

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Newcastle United battled it out with Tottenham Hotspur to land the then West Brom frontman but even a club record bid could not seal the deal. A one they could not 'get over the line'. The epitome of a bullet dodged.

. Saido Berahino

Newcastle United battled it out with Tottenham Hotspur to land the then West Brom frontman but even a club record bid could not seal the deal. A one they could not 'get over the line'. The epitome of a bullet dodged. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster

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The Malian centre forward was reportedly very close to signing for United, only for the deal to fall through when he failed a medical. Had gone on strike to force through the move back in 2011. Went on to flop for West Ham in the Premier League. Now playing for Burinam United in Thailand.

. Modibo Maiga

The Malian centre forward was reportedly very close to signing for United, only for the deal to fall through when he failed a medical. Had gone on strike to force through the move back in 2011. Went on to flop for West Ham in the Premier League. Now playing for Burinam United in Thailand. | Getty Images Photo: Tom Dulat

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Having just played against Newcastle in the League Cup for Manchester City, Rodwell was linked with a move to Tyneside in January 2014. And we all know how this one played out, just ask any Sunderland fan.

. Jack Rodwell

Having just played against Newcastle in the League Cup for Manchester City, Rodwell was linked with a move to Tyneside in January 2014. And we all know how this one played out, just ask any Sunderland fan. | Getty Images Photo: Ian Horrocks

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Alan Pardew wanted to sign the player for United, while he was on the fringes at Manchester City. It didn't come to fruition and United can thank their lucky stars as after a brief, unsuccessful stint at Fiorentina, Richards landed at Aston Villa and went on to get paid a lot for playing very little. Hung up his boots at 31 this summer.

. Micah Richards

Alan Pardew wanted to sign the player for United, while he was on the fringes at Manchester City. It didn't come to fruition and United can thank their lucky stars as after a brief, unsuccessful stint at Fiorentina, Richards landed at Aston Villa and went on to get paid a lot for playing very little. Hung up his boots at 31 this summer. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

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Mike Ashley was prepared to lay on a helicopter to take the Costa Rica striker to the North-East on summer deadline day in 2011 - he chose Fulham, where he'd already agreed to sign when United upped their interest too late in the day. After all that drama, the frontman was a flop at Craven Cottage.

. Bryan Ruiz

Mike Ashley was prepared to lay on a helicopter to take the Costa Rica striker to the North-East on summer deadline day in 2011 - he chose Fulham, where he'd already agreed to sign when United upped their interest too late in the day. After all that drama, the frontman was a flop at Craven Cottage. | Getty Images Photo: Jamie McDonald

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Newcastle United battled it out with Tottenham Hotspur to land the then West Brom frontman but even a club record bid could not seal the deal. A one they could not 'get over the line'. The epitome of a bullet dodged.

1. Saido Berahino

Newcastle United battled it out with Tottenham Hotspur to land the then West Brom frontman but even a club record bid could not seal the deal. A one they could not 'get over the line'. The epitome of a bullet dodged. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster

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The Malian centre forward was reportedly very close to signing for United, only for the deal to fall through when he failed a medical. Had gone on strike to force through the move back in 2011. Went on to flop for West Ham in the Premier League. Now playing for Burinam United in Thailand.

2. Modibo Maiga

The Malian centre forward was reportedly very close to signing for United, only for the deal to fall through when he failed a medical. Had gone on strike to force through the move back in 2011. Went on to flop for West Ham in the Premier League. Now playing for Burinam United in Thailand. | Getty Images Photo: Tom Dulat

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Having just played against Newcastle in the League Cup for Manchester City, Rodwell was linked with a move to Tyneside in January 2014. And we all know how this one played out, just ask any Sunderland fan.

3. Jack Rodwell

Having just played against Newcastle in the League Cup for Manchester City, Rodwell was linked with a move to Tyneside in January 2014. And we all know how this one played out, just ask any Sunderland fan. | Getty Images Photo: Ian Horrocks

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Alan Pardew wanted to sign the player for United, while he was on the fringes at Manchester City. It didn't come to fruition and United can thank their lucky stars as after a brief, unsuccessful stint at Fiorentina, Richards landed at Aston Villa and went on to get paid a lot for playing very little. Hung up his boots at 31 this summer.

4. Micah Richards

Alan Pardew wanted to sign the player for United, while he was on the fringes at Manchester City. It didn't come to fruition and United can thank their lucky stars as after a brief, unsuccessful stint at Fiorentina, Richards landed at Aston Villa and went on to get paid a lot for playing very little. Hung up his boots at 31 this summer. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

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