Shay Given admitted today that he would happily see out the rest of his career at Newcastle.

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.

SHAY GIVEN is very much alive and kicking — and Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder predicts the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper can play until he is 40.

Everton 3 Newcastle 0

Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given returns from injury to make his 400th Newcastle appearance today as manager Glenn Roeder makes three changes for the Premiership trip to Everton.

NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Shay Given is hoping to overcome injury to make his 400th appearance for the club in tomorrow’s clash at Everton.

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given is hoping to overcome injury to make his 400th appearance for the club in Saturday’s clash at Everton.

BOLTON boss Sam Allardyce accused Newcastle of physically abusing striker El-Hadji Diouf after the 2-1 win over the Magpies.

Nicolas Anelka claimed his third goal in as many days as Bolton came from behind to beat Newcastle for the second time this season.

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

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder will make late checks on keeper Steve Harper and midfielder Emre ahead of Sunday’s derby trip to Middlesbrough.

Andy Johnson is in talks with Crystal Palace about a new contract after hitting 24 goals this season.

Portsmouth 4 Manchester City 2

Eyal Berkovic lined up for Portsmouth against Manchester City today just two days after his £500,000 (€721,000) switch from Maine Road.

Aston Villa 2 Portsmouth 1

Southampton 3 Portsmouth 0

Portsmouth 1 Everton 2

Gareth Southgate made a bit of Middlesbrough history at the Riverside Stadium but fears his continued success might come at a price.

Southampton 2 Portsmouth 0

Southampton 2 Portsmouth 0

Goalkeeper Shaka Hislop is ready to play through pain to stay part of Portsmouth’s Barclaycard Premiership boom.

CHELSEA were the predictable headline makers on transfer deadline day as they swooped for Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele.

The transfer window has slammed shut for another four months with a number of deals completed but relatively little money changing hands.

Portsmouth midfielder Nigel Quashie believes his side will continue to shake up the Premiership after extending their unbeaten start to four games.

Barclaycard Premiership strugglers Wolves have signed Brazilian midfielder Emerson.

Northern Ireland 0 Czech Republic 1

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has had his request for a transfer turned down.