Newcastle United transfer news: Toon in line for bargain PL raid, Euro club willing to sell key summer target
Newcastle United continued their improved run of form with a 1-0 home win over Sheffield United on Wednesday night.
The Magpies once again had Arsenal loanee Joe Willock to thank for the vital intervention, with the midfielder scoring the only goal of the match to take his personal tally to six in his last six outing.
Beyond that, Wednesday night also saw fans return to St. James’ Park for the first time since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the Toon Army securing all three points, some supporters still saw fit to vent their frustrations at Steve Bruce’s tenure in the dugout.
Speaking after the match about booing from the stands, the 60-year-old, who has spoken about his determination to see out the final year of his contract: “It was great to see fans back in.
“It’s a different spectacle. As I’ve said from day one, I won’t be everyone's cup of tea, unfortunately, but that’s the way it is.
"Everyone’s entitled to their opinion. That’s the way it is, unfortunately.”
Reflecting on the game, Bruce said: “We had some really good opportunities, and didn’t take them, but the goal itself was the real bit of quality in the game.
“It was a great pass from Allan Saint-Maximin, and it’s a great cross from Jacob Murphy, and, of course, it would have to be Joe Willock again, wouldn’t it? Six (goals) in six is a quite remarkable achievement.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Albion in for Scherpen
Brighton and Hove Albion are ‘negotiating’ with Ajax over a deal for young goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. (Algemeen Dagblad) (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
2. Hammers keen on Oxlade-Chamberlain
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Liverpool's £35m midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The England international looks set to leave Anfield this summer, and could be snapped up at a cut-price £22m (Football Insider) (Photo by Zac Goodwin - Pool/Getty Images)
Photo: Pool
3. Eze ruled out
Crystal Palace have been dealt a major blow, with star midfielder Eberechi Eze out until 2022 with an Achilles injury suffered in training. The £16m man has impressed for the Eagles this season, in his debut top tier campaign. (The Athletic) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Blues linked with Lewandowski
Reports from Germany have claimed that Chelsea have made contact with Bayern Munich over the possibility of signing Poland icon Robert Lewandowski this summer. He's scored a stunning 40 league goals for his side this season. (Sky Germany) (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Photo: Matthias Hangst