Kieron Dyer could yet join West Ham – even though Newcastle have upped their asking price for the England midfielder.

Newcastle have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Jose Enrique from Villarreal for £6.3m.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce expects to be busy in the transfer market before the start of the Barclays Premier League season – but it looks increasingly likely that Michael Owen will not be leaving the club.

Newcastle 2 Juventus 0

THIERRY HENRY scored the winner on his debut as Barcelona beat SPL side Dundee United in their friendly at Tannadice.

Newcastle 4 Celtic 1

FREDDY SHEPHERD’S colourful and often controversial reign as Newcastle chairman finally came to an end yesterday when the club confirmed he had been replaced by Chris Mort.

SUNDERLAND manager Roy Keane has backed Michael Chopra to make the transition from villain to hero after completing his move to Wearside.

Lord Stevens’ long-awaited report into alleged illegal payments clears all Premier League clubs of paying or receiving bungs - but the report raises separate concerns about two managers and a number of agents.

Five Premier League clubs have been named by Lord Stevens in his final report into top-flight transfers.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has been assured his job is safe amid speculation that former Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is being lined up to replace him.

PSV Eindhoven technical manager Stan Valckx is disappointed the club’s last-ditch bid to sign Newcastle striker Albert Luque ended in failure.

PSV Eindhoven have confirmed that talks over a loan move for Newcastle striker Albert Luque have ended without a deal.

Newcastle forward Albert Luque is keen on a move to PSV Eindhoven, according to his agent.

NEWCASTLE will head into the last 32 of the UEFA Cup as Group H winners after claiming a hard-fought point in Germany last night.

Eintracht Frankfurt 0 Newcastle 0

Shay Given will lead Newcastle out at the Commerzbank Arena on Thursday night under orders to complete a remarkable UEFA Cup job.

NEWCASTLE striker Albert Luque will start the UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tonight after escaping unhurt from a road accident.

James Milner is battling against a hip problem in an attempt to be fit for Newcastle’s UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tomorrow night.

Spanish international Albert Luque missed Newcastle’s flight to Germany this morning after being involved in a traffic accident on his way to the airport.

LOCAL hero Steven Taylor made sure his first Newcastle goal was a crucial one as he fired the Magpies into the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup.

Newcastle 2 Celta Vigo 1

NEWCASTLE midfielder Nolberto Solano will take any trophy he can as he looks to help end Newcastle’s 37-year wait for silverware.

Albert Luque admits he could seek a return to Spain if he continues to be overlooked at Newcastle, with former club Barcelona near the top of his list of ideal destinations.

Newcastle 0 Sheffield United 1

NEWCASTLE claimed a fine 1-0 win in Palermo to move to within touching distance of a place in the third round of the UEFA Cup.

Newcastle claimed a fine 1-0 win in Palermo to move to within touching distance of a place in the third round of the UEFA Cup.

FORGOTTEN man Albert Luque will come in from the cold in Sicily tonight as Newcastle attempt to ease towards the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup.

NEWCASTLE’S investment in England striker Michael Owen and Spain international Albert Luque contributed towards an operating loss of more than £6 million (€8.9 million).

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has hit back over claims his club dragged their feet during the transfer window.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder is targeting a striker and a central defender as he prepares to make late additions to his squad.

Aston Villa 2 Newcastle 0

Newcastle 2 PSV Eindhoven 3

Newcastle are on the verge of pulling off a major transfer coup as they head into this afternoon’s vital Intertoto Cup clash with Lillestrom.

Newcastle 1 Lillestrom 1

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is facing a battle against the clock to play his part in the club’s Intertoto Cup campaign.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is confident of beating off any bids for control of the club.

Newcastle are targeting Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque as they look to increase their attacking resources.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder will go on the attack as he strengthens his squad.

ALAN SHEARER has absolved Julio Arca of any blame for the injury which may have brought his career to a premature conclusion.

Alan Shearer has absolved Julio Arca of any blame for the injury that may have brought his career to a premature conclusion.

Sunderland 1 Newcastle United 4

Newcastle staged a remarkable second-half fightback to claim a third successive derby victory at Sunderland.

NEWCASTLE have recorded a loss of £6.3million (€9.1m) for the past half-year.