All news by author: Simon Bird

Newcastle want to boost their finances before the end of the month to comply with Premier League rules - and young stars offer the most simple quick route to raising cash

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon helped create more chances in five minutes (two), than Jude Belllingham and Bukayo Saka did in the previous 89 minutes when he came off the bench against Slovenia

Eddie Howe is facing a tough transfer window as Newcastle work through their targets, and seek a quick sale or two, in a transfer market that is waiting for a big deal to be struck before clubs know what the current - possibly depressed - market value is.

Manchester United have been told it "wouldn't be a disaster" if club captain Bruno Fernandes left this summer, with Bayern Munich said to be interested in his services

Newcastle are planning their transfer business and Alexander Isak has made his feelings clear on rumours linking him to Arsenal and the Toon's big rivals.

Marcus Rashford has struggled to fire over the past 12 months amid continued talk he should consider leaving Manchester United - with Arsenal touted as an ideal destination

Cole Palmer scored his first goal for England on Monday as the Three Lions beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 at St James' Park, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane also getting on the scoresheet

Eddie Howe and Newcastle United chiefs know they have to up their game next season which will mark the third anniversary of the Saudi takeover with no European football

Newcastle jetted Down Under last week for two post-season friendlies but the trip was criticised by many following a long Premier League and Champions League season

Newcastle United negotiated a difficult season to finish seventh but Manchester United's Wembley victory means the Magpies will miss out on European football next term

ATALANTA 3-0 BAYER LEVERKUSEN: Ademola Lookman scores a stunning hat-trick as the Italian underdogs upset Xabi Alonso's side with a fantastic performance in the Europa League final

Newcastle's top mission in the summer is to hold on to Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes amid interest from Champions League clubs while Eddie Howe has discussed what;s best for his star men, his transfer "budget" and whether the season was a success

Newcastle and Spurs are long-hauling their stars Australia to make post-season cash and play two friendly games, with players also preparing for a long Euros or Copa America campaign this summer.

Newcastle travel to Old Trafford looking to take a huge step towards a top six finish and European football, with boss Eddie Howe needing Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak to recover from illness ahead of their future's being decided in the summer.

Plans are already being made for Newcastle United's summer transfer business with an early swoop for a Fulham defender and other deals lined up

Newcastle United's two star men Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes have been brilliant this season but boss Eddie Howe is in no mood to lose their prize assets, but one other big name might go.

Joselu has been on a remarkable journey since he played for Stoke and Newcastle in the Premier League. Now he's Real Madrid's cult hero in the Champions League after enduring tough times and barbs, but also earned a new nickname from Jude Bellingham on the way

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 0-1 BORUSSIA DORTMUND (0-2 on agg): Mats Hummels' header early into the second half was enough to earn the German side a huge win and send them back to the final for the first time in over a decade

Newcastle striker Callum Wilson took his goal tally to 10 this season in front of Gareth Southgate and he now wants to earn a place in England's Euros squad this summer

Papiss Cisse was the last Newcastle No 9 to go on a goal streak and fired his side to the Europa League, and he's given his verdict on Alexander Isak's finishing power and prospects

Sandro Tonali was banned from playing for 10 months after being caught betting in Italy, and received a suspended punishment from the FA this week for making 50 bets on English games this season

Sunderland are on the hunt for a new head coach who can develop the club's host of promising kids and Will Still is near the top of their shortlist - now he's quit French club Stade de Reims

NEWCASTLE UNITED 5-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED: The Toon's bid for European football next season continues as the Blades dire campaign continued, with their relegation now confirmed

The North East club is embroiled in a row over its long term home at Gateshead International Stadium and has had its play off game this week cancelled, extinguishing their season long promotion dream

Newcastle are on a roll and looking up the Premier League table after battling through a difficult season fraught with problems - but what next, and what are the issues they need to sort out?