Lazio have completed the signing of Czech Republic defender David Rozehnal from Newcastle.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton was handed his first start of 2008 as manager Kevin Keegan once again went in search of his opening victory since returning to St James’ Park.

Newcastle midfielder Emre returns to the squad for Sunday's derby clash with Middlesbrough after completing his three-match ban.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could barely contain his excitement tonight as he edged closer to bringing Jermain Defoe to Fratton Park.

Newcastle defender David Rozehnal has joined Lazio on loan until the end of the season, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed on their website.

Arsenal 3 Newcastle 0

Newcastle 0 Bolton 0

Kevin Keegan’s first major decision as Newcastle manager was to appoint Michael Owen as captain for this evening’s Premier League match with Bolton.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has moved to warn off clubs thinking of making a bid for England Under-21 captain Steven Taylor.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has moved to warn off clubs thinking of making a bid for England U-21 captain Steven Taylor.

Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has hinted that the club will not spend heavily this month as they attempt to stabilise after a disappointing first half of the campaign.

Wigan 1 Newcastle 0

England Under-21 captain Steven Taylor returns to the Newcastle United squad for Sunday’s game with bottom-of-the-table Derby County at St James’ Park.

Fulham 0 Newcastle 1

Newcastle 2 Birmingham 1

Newcastle 1 Arsenal 1

Sunderland 1 Newcastle 1

Sunderland boss Roy Keane threw winger Carlos Edwards straight back into the heat of the 127th Wear-Tyne league derby on his return from injury.

Newcastle 1 Portsmouth 4

England striker Michael Owen was handed a seat on the bench for Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Everton just nine days after undergoing hernia surgery.

Newcastle 3 West Ham 1

NEWCASTLE manager Sam Allardyce believes his Newcastle side were reeling from the effects of a wearying international week when they lost to Derby on Monday night — but admits he used to take advantage of similar situations at Bolton.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce believes his Newcastle side were reeling from the effects of a wearying international week when they lost to Derby last night - but admits he used to take advantage of similar situations at Bolton.

THE Czech Republic have called up two of the heroes of Slavia Prague’s Champions’ League qualifying team for the European Championship games against the Republic of Ireland and San Marino.

Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 0

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 4 Celtic 1

A late goal from Nolberto Solano saved Newcastle’s blushes in a 1-1 draw at Carlisle.

Hartlepool 1 Newcastle 3

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has received a double boost with James Milner ready to commit his future to the club as Geremi headed for St James’ Park.

Newcastle deputy chairman Chris Mort has promised Sam Allardyce time to bring success to the club after a 38-year wait for a trophy.

Sam Allardyce has challenged Celestine Babayaro to prove himself worthy of a place in Newcastle’s new-look back line.

Utility player Geremi has become Sam Allardyce's fourth summer signing after the arrivals of Mark Viduka, Joey Barton and David Rozehnal.

Chelsea utility man Geremi is expected to become Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce’s fourth summer signing later today.

Newcastle will resume talks with Barcelona over their move for Brazilian defender Edmilson on Monday.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has flown to Barcelona to try to push through a move for World Cup winner Edmilson.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce hopes to persuade striker Obafemi Martins to remain on Tyneside amid speculation he could be a target for Arsenal.

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.

Paris St Germain defender David Rozehnal has arrived on Tyneside today with a view to completing a move to Newcastle.

Newcastle are set to sign Czech international defender David Rozehnal from Paris St Germain, according to a report in his homeland.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce finally landed Joey Barton after selling him the dream of winning trophies on Tyneside.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has been forced to abandon his bid to sign Tal Ben Haim after admitting Chelsea have beaten him to it.