Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce is closing in on a deal to take Chelsea utility man Geremi to St James’ Park.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce was hoping to secure his third summer signing today after Czech defender David Rozehnal arrived on Tyneside.

Joey Barton was undergoing a medical at Newcastle this afternoon as the Magpies attempted to push through a £5.5m deal for the Manchester City midfielder.

Newcastle and West Ham have been given permission to speak to Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

Newcastle shareholders are expected to receive the formal offer document from billionaire Mike Ashley later this week as he attempts to push through his takeover bid.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is knuckling down for a busy summer after handing Sam Allardyce the task of reviving his club's fortunes.

Titus Bramble’s eventful Newcastle career finally came to an end today as new manager Sam Allardyce wasted little time in swinging the axe.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho drafted Michael Ballack and Claude Makelele back into his team for the must-win Premiership clash with Newcastle.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has set his sights on shutting out Chelsea hitman Didier Drogba to further enhance his growing reputation.

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given is out of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Portsmouth with the groin injury he picked up against Arsenal on Monday.

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Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder will build his new-look defence around over-worked keeper Shay Given.

Charlton 2 Newcastle 0

Newcastle will be without midfielder Nicky Butt against Charlton on Sunday as they attempt to bounce back from last night’s demoralising UEFA Cup exit.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder had no new injury worries as he and his players headed to Holland for tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup clash with AZ Alkmaar.

Newcastle have been boosted by the return from injury of midfielder Emre and full-back Stephen Carr ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Cup visit of AZ Alkmaar.

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will return to the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership derby clash with Middlesbrough after shaking off a virus.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder will make a late check on skipper Scott Parker ahead of tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup cash with Zulte Waregem.

Newcastle defender Oguchi Onyewu will sit out his side’s UEFA Cup clash with Zulte Waregem in Belgium tomorrow night.

Newcastle full-back Celestine Babayaro could return to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Liverpool.

Newcastle skipper Scott Parker remains a major doubt for tomorrow night's FA Cup third round replay against Birmingham with a stomach muscle injury.

Newcastle will have captain Scott Parker available after suspension for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to Tottenham.

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt has a chance of making tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round trip to Birmingham after his ankle injury responded to treatment.

Injury-hit Newcastle may be forced to play Nicky Butt in the centre of defence for the visit of Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Shay Given is struggling to make Newcastle's St Stephen's Day trip to Bolton after aggravating a groin injury.

Full-back Celestine Babayaro will return to the Newcastle squad for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Tottenham after serving a one-match ban.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has been handed a timely fitness boost by the return of four key players from injury ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Watford.

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Blackburn despite returning to training today.

Newcastle will be without injured midfielder Kieron Dyer for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premiership match against Reading and fear he could miss several games.

Newcastle defender Titus Bramble is out of Wednesday night’s vital Barclays Premiership clash with Reading because of injury.

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.

James Milner is battling against a hip problem ahead of Newcastle’s UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tomorrow.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder was today attempting to put together a squad for Thursday night’s UEFA Cup trip with 11 names on the casualty list.

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will return to the starting line-up for Sunday’s vital Barclays Premiership clash with Portsmouth.

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

Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff will head to London for a scan on his injured knee as his team-mates prepare for tomorrow’s UEFA Cup clash with Celta Vigo at St James’ Park.

Newcastle are facing mounting injury problems ahead of Thursday's UEFA Cup meeting with Celta Vigo.

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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.

Tim Cahill preserved Everton’s unbeaten run as his side came from a goal behind at Newcastle to claim a point.

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West Ham 0 Newcastle 2

Newcastle will give late fitness tests to defenders Titus Bramble and Steven Taylor ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to West Ham.