Bad-boy Barton on Blues' radar
Souness backing for striker Owen
Former Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has tipped Michael Owen to rebuild his career after sealing a surprise move to Manchester United.
Kinnear given all-clear to return
Joe Kinnear insists he has been given the thumbs-up to return to football management, and would relish a return to the Newcastle hot-seat
Owen finalises shock United move
Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United, signing a two-year contract to keep him at Old Trafford until June 2012.
Race for Newcastle set to hot up
The race to buy Newcastle could be about to hot up after a Malaysian group reportedly tabled an offer for the stricken Championship club.
Lovenkrands in no hurry over future
Peter Lovenkrands - a reported target for both Hull and Sunderland - says he is in no rush to find a new club after leaving Newcastle.
Taylor up and runnng for Magpies
Steven Taylor has handed Newcastle caretaker manager Chris Hughton a boost by returning for pre-season training fit and well.
Consortium given Newcastle tour
The sale of Newcastle could have moved a step closer after a group of Asian businessmen were shown around the club on Thursday.
Hughton backs players to be ready
Caretaker Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is backing his players to ignore the chaos off the pitch as they prepare for the new campaign.
Stoke chief rejects Martins rumours
Stoke chairman Peter Coates has dismissed speculation the Potters are keen on Obafemi Martins, but admitted James Collins could be a target.



