Kell Watts

Sergej Milinkovic Savic of SS Lazio in actio during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Empoli FC at Stadio Olimpico on January 08, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

NUFC transfer Q&A: £10m deal stalls & former Liverpool man set to leave Dominic Scurr

Loris Karius of Newcastle United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth at St. James Park on September 17, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Five Newcastle United deals set to expire in January – three players to ‘return’ Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a £25million bid for Brighton's Leandro Trossard (Photo by Justin Setterfield/2022 Getty Images)

Newcastle United ‘preparing’ £25million move for Chelsea ‘target’ Joe Buck

Kell Watts of Newcastle United applauds the fans after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Doncaster Rovers and Newcastle United at at Keepmoat Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Newcastle United defender returns from lengthy injury absence after surgery Dominic Scurr

Kell Watts of Newcastle looks on during the pre-season friendly between Burton Albion and Newcastle United at the Pirelli Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

NUFC round-up: Magpies defender ‘close’ to injury return Joe Buck

Lucas De Bolle in action for Newcastle United against Mansfield Town in November 2021 (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Newcastle United youngster hit by ‘injury setback’ Joe Buck

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Kell Watts of Newcastle looks on during the pre-season friendly between Burton Albion and Newcastle United at the Pirelli Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Football Newcastle United confirm loan exit for defender following injury lay-off Joe Buck

How much did Newcastle United pay in wages for every Premier League point last season? (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Newcastle United’s 29-man Austria pre-season tour squad Dominic Scurr

Eddie Howe was full of praise for Miguel Almiron following his brace against Gateshead (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe on ‘good’ pre-season workout against Gateshead Joe Buck

Sven Botman (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC round-up: Sven Botman’s Newcastle United absence explained Joe Buck

Miguel Almiron bagged a brace as Eddie Howe's side defeated Gateshead in a pre-season friendly (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Miguel Almiron shines as Magpies score comfortable victory over Gateshead Joe Buck

Shola Ameobi, Newcastle's loan player co-ordinator (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Shola Ameobi's gesture that has helped young players 'a lot' at Newcastle Dominic Scurr

Kell Watts of Newcastle looks on during the pre-season friendly between Burton Albion and Newcastle United at the Pirelli Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Defender ‘can’t wait’ to work with Eddie Howe after signing two-year deal Dominic Scurr

Kelland Watts at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Steve Bruce names player pushing for a Premier League opportunity Miles Starforth

Kell Watts of Plymouth Argyle in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Plymouth Argyle and Northampton Town at Home Park on October 17, 2020 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Newcastle United youngster given injury 'all clear' after SHOCK injury scare Liam Kennedy

PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Kell Watts of Plymouth Argyle in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Plymouth Argyle and Northampton Town at Home Park on October 17, 2020 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Football Newcastle United defender being assessed in hospital after heavy collision James Copley