Chris Waugh

Miguel Almiron’s proposed transfer to Charlotte FC has fallen through. Newcastle had a verbal agreement with the MLS side, but the deal collapsed after the player and his agent demanded higher wages. In response, Charlotte lowered their offer to $9million (£7m), a figure that was deemed too low by Newcastle. The Premier League club were open to selling the player but only at the right price, and were not actively pushing for his departure. Newcastle are happy to keep the 30-year-old as part of their squad ahead of the upcoming season. The MLS transfer window, meanwhile, closes later...

Newcastle's strongest starting XI against Southampton - and what it tells us about their summer window so far

Sandro Tonali is likely to make his Newcastle United return in the Carabao Cup after clarification as to when his suspension expires. The 24-year-old was banned last October for 10 months over betting offences and there had been some confusion as to whether his potential return date was August 27, 28 or 29. But the Italian FA (FIGC), which issued the ban, has confirmed Tonali is ineligible up to and including Tuesday, August 27, meaning he is available to play once more from Wednesday, August 28. Newcastle are due to face Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup second round during that midweek...

Crystal Palace have rejected a fourth bid from Newcastle United for defender Marc Guehi. The Athletic reported on Monday that Newcastle were considering pursuing alternative options after failing with a third bid for Guehi. The Tyneside club tabled an improved proposal for the 24-year-old that was worth up to £65million including add-ons. That bid has been rejected by Palace. Earlier this week, Palace chairman Steve Parish said it would take “superstar money” for the club to part ways with Guehi, who was one of England’s standout performers at the European Championship.

From 'soft' dismissals to transfer chat, we analyse the major talking points from the 1-0 win over Southampton

Eddie Howe's team needs to be strengthened if they are to keep competing at the top, so expect a busy final fortnight of player recruitment

Elliot Anderson wasn't expecting to leave, Eddie Howe didn't want him to depart - Forest are thrilled with their new midfielder

Newcastle United have distanced themselves from a video filmed at St James’ Park, in which former club owner Sir John Hall endorsed Conservative Party leadership candidate Robert Jenrick. The club insist they would have declined access to their stadium if they had been aware of the subject matter, given that it has been used as a promotional video by a politician. On Thursday evening, Mr Jenrick posted the video of his meeting with Sir John at the stadium, with the caption, “Great to meet with Sir John Hall, a true champion of Newcastle and the North East.” Sir John, who...

Newcastle dug deep to grind out a win over Spurs, thanks to goals from Harvey Barnes and Alexander Isak

Our Newcastle writers Chris Waugh and George Caulkin answer questions on Paul Mitchell, the pursuit of Marc Guehi and the owners' ambitions