Farouq Oduola A. Paulo Fonseca is emerging as a serious contender to take over at Newcastle United, sources have revealed. Steve Bruce will continue in control of the club for Sunday’s Premier League home game against Tottenham Hotspur, which will be his 1,000th match in charge. After completing a £305 million Saudi-backed purchase last week, Newcastle part-owners Amanda Staveley and …

Farouq Oduola A. Newcastle manager Steve Bruce attended training on Tuesday, although he is anticipated to be dismissed of his duties this week, ahead of the Super Sunday fixture at St James’ Park against Tottenham. Despite his uncertain future, Bruce trained with his assistant coach Graeme Jones on Tuesday morning, having met part-owner Amanda Staveley for the first time on …

Farouq Oduola A. According to Manchester United’s football director John Murtough, the club is entirely behind manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will not be persuaded by the “Ole Out” social media movement. Solskjaer has come under fire following a string of poor results, with United winning just two of their past six games. Fans have used the hashtag #OleOut on …

Farouq Oduola A. Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United has been named Premier League Player of the Month for September. Since returning to Old Trafford, the Portugal international has scored five goals in six games, three of which have been in the Premier League. Ronaldo scored twice on his Old Trafford debut against Newcastle and then added another goal in United’s …

Farouq Oduola A. After the club’s takeover was confirmed on Thursday, Amanda Staveley stated that Newcastle United’s long-term goal is to win the Premier League, after the club’s takeover was confirmed on Thursday “Newcastle United is a Premier League team that deserves to be at the top. We’d like to be there. It will take time, but we will get …

Farouq Oduola A. Tammy Abraham has vowed to become one of the finest attackers in the world, revealing how Jose Mourinho persuaded him to leave Chelsea for AS Roma instead of taking the “easy option.” The 24-year-old spoke at St George’s Park on Thursday after being recalled to Gareth Southgate’s England team for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary, an …

Farouq Oduola A. According to sources, a Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United is expected to be completed within the next 48 hours. The Premier League is expected to announce that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will buy out owner Mike Ashley in a deal worth slightly over £300 million, breaking an 18-month standoff that began in April 2020. …

Farouq Oduola A. A Brighton & Hove Albion player has been detained and is being held in police custody on suspicion of sexual assault. The footballer, who is in his twenties and cannot be identified for legal reasons, was arrested on Wednesday morning at a nightclub in Brighton. A man in his forties was also detained. In a statement, Sussex …

Farouq Oduola A. After Kalvin Phillips withdrew due to injury, James Ward-Prowse has been called into the England team for the World Cup qualifiers later this month. Phillips was ruled unfit by medical staff following Leeds’ victory over Watford at the weekend. Ward-Prowse, who scored and was sent off in Southampton’s 3-1 loss to Chelsea on Saturday, is already with …

Farouq Oduola A. Marcus Rashford is hoping that he will be able to return to contact training shortly as he recovers from shoulder surgery. Rashford is yet to play this season after undergoing shoulder surgery last month. “Happy Monday,” the 23-year-old wrote on Twitter. On Friday, I have a consultation with the doctor. “If all goes well, I’ll be able …