This comes with a pre-warning of treating this was one with scepticism. ‘If he scores, we’re on the pitch’ is the cry. The group was catapulted into the global limelight when news broke earlier this month that it had put in a takeover bid for Newcastle United Football Club. "He’s looking in tip-top shape. It is headquartered in Paris and worth an estimated US$12 billion (S$16 billion). Callum Wilson is a player attracting a lot of interest - including from Newcastle but Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall is not going to let his players go on the cheap. Morning everyone and welcome to today's Newcastle United live blog. Todd Cantwell, Tom Davies and West McKennie also listed. THIS pre-season friendly will be played on Saturday, August 3. The ball comes in from a corner from the left after United had cleared their lines - unmarked an ASSE player rises to glance home. Newcastle vs Saint-Etienne: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for pre-season friendly STEVE BRUCE takes charge for the first time at St James Park as Newcastle … United will be wearing the orange third strips. Watch soccer at Sport Lemon without charge! Why would anybody so far and then step back when there was a clear shot at a takeover deal? Brilliant. Among other things, it claimed to own more than 30 entities across 100 countries in major business fields including finance, sports, healthcare, luxury goods, entertainment and robotics. We’re signing off the live match blog now, but here’s our top reads from today. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images), YORK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: New Signing Jeff Hendrick of Newcastle United poses for photographs at Aldwark Manor on August 24, 2020 in York, England. All the latest Newcastle United transfer and takeover news with the new season just weeks away. "I've always said I want to score goals and get more goals and that's something I need to improve myself and I feel like I'll be able to do that here.". The Premier League had been carrying out their owners' and directors' test for several months and trying to establish who was going to be the club's ultimate beneficial owner proved the key issue. Having put in a few calls, I've been told that Dimitris Giannoulis' club PAOK has an offer from an unnamed Italian side. Head coach Steve Bruce was delighted to have signed Jeff Hendrick yesterday. United beat ASSE 2-1 thanks to goals from Joelinton and Matty Longstaff. "But first and foremost, it needs to be right for the football club and once it's right for the football club then, as you've seen in the past, I don't think it's a club that will stand in anybody's way providing that the club's happy with and it meets the valuation of the player.". In a joint statement, the Lohs said: "We have recently discovered the existence of a website www.lohbrothersfoundation.org. This is related to PAOK's Greek left-back, who NUFC have been linked with a 4.5m Euros bid. But so far efforts have been focused on signing Jeff Hendrick from Burnley on a free transfer and searches for full-backs. Over the weekend, the group admitted to Reuters that it had doctored photos of Mr Obama to make it look as if he had attended a meeting with its executives in Paris. Bruce on Dwight Gayle's injury. #NUFC #WatfordFC #TeamOM #ASSE in the game. Saturday, July 13: ASSE-Clermont in Espaly-Saint-Marcel Joelinton looks a solid buy, while Allan Saint-Maximin, even in that brief cameo, looks very exciting. The defender said: "It's going to be different for me, the demands with the bigger stadium, the crowd, how big the club is, so I've got to take that on and keep pushing myself and striving to get better.". "I’ve got to look at all areas of the squad," Bruce told Lee Ryder when asked about additions. Henri Saivet has been granted extended leave after Senegal progressed late into the Africa Cup of Nations. the controversy involving some of its marketing and publicity materials. Tuesday, July 9: Andrézieux-ASSE at the Envol Stadium. Good run-out for #nufc and lots of positives - not least that wonder strike from Matty Longstaff. “At seven years old he was so focused - he wanted to be a professional footballer, that’s what stood him out - that mental side of the game, so strong, so dedicated, so focused on being a footballer and doing everything it takes and more to be one. And this why NUFC have bought him in - he skips past one player and gallops towards goal. Always a difficult chance this as Almiron fires into the box - Joelinto tries to flick it on but it’s cleared. And neither side look set to live stream events from the North East, where Toon will begin their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on August 11. I’m delighted with what we’ve done. An exciting end to a turbulent summer - with many positives to take from the game. Asked if he’s looking to add to his squad, Steve Bruce said: “The manager’s job is always to knock the door. It added that it will not address any further media queries until the investigations have been completed. It appears that the contents of the website were released prematurely and we are taking steps to address this. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images), YORK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19:Sean Longstaff (L) and Dwight Gayle (R) arrive for the Newcastle United Training session at Queen Ethelberga's Collegiate on August 19, 2020 in York, England. It's NUFC's first pre-season game against Crewe today. Wannabe Newcastle United owner Henry Mauriss is believed to have left Mike Ashley baffled after running up a legal bill of over £500,000, writes Lee Ryder. "He had four in seven games when he was getting a bit fit. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images), Callum Wilson and Joshua King have attracted a lot of interest at Bournemouth, Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal runs with the ball under pressure from Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley was at St James' Park in November, 2018 for the Magpies' game against Bournemouth, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Joelinton of Newcastle United lies on the pitch injured during the Premier League match, (Image: Newcastle United via Getty Images), Newcastle defender Kelland Watts has joined Argyle on a season-long loan, The Jeff Hendrick reference that sold Steve Bruce, Will NUFC sign a striker? Jim Sheridan; 3 Aug 2019, 14:56; Updated: 3 Aug 2019, 14:57; Newcastle United welcome St-Etienne to St James' Park for their only home pre-season friendly. “If you’re happy it’s not right. Intrigued to see more of the midfield trio of Hayden, S Longstaff and Shelvey. Yoshinori Muto finds himself in acres of space just outside of the box - one touch, and BANG! Koeman demands to arrive at the base an hour before class, Chris Waddle: I Don't see Manchester City Winning the Premier League this season, Lewandowski and Kuizans laughed at rumors of a conflict in training, Kevin-Prince Boateng signed a contract with Monza Berlusconi until the end of the season, Ex-Manchester United player Raphael: van Gaal is one of the worst people I've worked with. It starts on the left, Saint-Maximin with a cheeky backheel to Willems, and the ball finds the way to M. Longstaff on the edge of the box - one touch, and into the roof of the net. "If we can improve in any position, then I’ll try, but certainly the forward areas are always the most mouth-watering ones, and the ones which get reported on.". Manager Steve Bruce is hoping to sign more to in the next few weeks. It is the peak of his career - he's a really fit boy who has played 122 times in the Premier League for Burnley over the last four years, and I'm sure he'll be a great addition to the squad.". Already looks like a potential fan favourite. It asserted that "the posting of the marketing material, which include matters in the pipeline but which have not been concluded, appears to be the result of the actions of certain errant individuals, possibly with malicious intent". Follow live updates below or get the latest NUFC news straight to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter. Steve Bruce has responded to talk of signing a new striker at Newcastle United this summer, writes Lee Ryder. “That’s what probably stands him out to the rest - the attitude and desire to do the extra," Ballantyne recalls. He told NUFC TV: The disappointing thing is Dwight's picked up a knock. We hope that's not too serious but overall it's put an end to a decent five or six days. "He’s come back and burst on to the scene. He'll be a big asset to us, on and off the pitch. The Verts will now play two pre-season matches in England since they’ll also face Newcastle Saturday, August 3rd. Hello and welcome to the blog brining you live coverage of Newcastle United vs St-Etienne. In reality, the photos were taken at a charity gala event in Singapore last December sponsored by Novena Global Lifecare, which was founded by the Loh cousins. Former Toon full-back Mathieu Debuchy returns to the club where he made 46 appearances between 2012 and 2014. Ciaran Clark and Paul Dummett now on for Jamaal Lascelles and Fabian Schar. Its publicity photos included those of the co-founders with former American president Barack Obama. Make your own mind up - here is the link. What does Miguel Almiron need to do score? Some power in it. "He's an experienced international football who can play all across the midfield so we welcome him aboard. #NUFC look very positive going forward - full of intent. Miguel Almiron is getting closer to that goal - not sure how he didn’t score today. He’s just come on for Isaac Hayden, and that is one way to make an impression. Singapore-registered company Bellagraph Nova (BN) Group will be seeking legal counsel to investigate the controversy involving some of its marketing and publicity materials. Newcastle have announced Matty Longstaff's new contract, with the Geordie midfielder signing a new two-year deal with the club. On come Muto, Saint-Maximin and Willems for Aarons, Joelinton and Almiron. It's behind-closed-doors at the Queen Ethelburga's complex the squad have been training at for a week. At the end of last term, Bruce himself suggested a new centre-forward was likely to be on his list in the 2020 summer transfer window. They’re certainly playing with more freedom but if Bruce plays this formation, I worry about them being hit on the counter. Newcastle have announced Matty Longstaff's new contract, with the Geordie midfielder signing a new two-year deal with the club. Kell Watts has joined Plymouth for the 2020-21 season - lets revisit our interview with one of his former coaches. "While we had intended to set up a charitable foundation and had purchased the said domain name, the entity has yet to be set up. Crystal Palace have had a £19.5 million bid accepted to sign Eberechi Eze, the Queens Park Rangers forward. It will be a bonus. In total, ASSE will play six friendly matches. You can find out daily transfer blog here. At some points, I was coaching Kell up to five times a week.”. Chants against Ashley but then “Steve Bruce’s black and white army. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. "We as a football club have got a value of what we believe for our players and if that value is met then players have got the opportunity to then discuss with whoever they need to discuss with and then make the decision they feel is right for them. The Mail Online claim Roma's Patrik Schick is Newcastle's 'top target' - the striker would cost around £22m and has been linked to Bayer Leverkusen. “Since we distribute almost 90% of all the money back to the national associations and clubs, I would love to have even more revenues because it is good for the development of football.”. If Newcastle are interested, they don't appear to be the only ones. The Magpies have also announced Jeff Hendrick as the Republic of Ireland midfielder signed on a free. The consortium insisted they offered assurances from the 'highest possible level' that it was the PIF, rather than the government, who would be the ultimate beneficial owner but, confusingly, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Bin Salman, is also the chairman of the PIF. We’re never happy. While the PIF failed with their bid, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund have recently taken up a 20% stake in Paris FC and Ceferin has been asked if he has any concerns about sovereign wealth or state-linked funds coming into the game. It was set up on July 20 with a paid-up capital of $20 million, said the group. He gets his chest behind it. The PIF, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers withdrew their joint-offer to buy the club on July 30 because of the 'prolonged process under the current circumstances coupled with the global uncertainty'. He runs at the defender, and shoots on goal with his left - everything is perfect but it fizzes just over. It’s Javier Manquillo down the right - what a peach of a cross this is. “There’s things a bubbling away a little bit but we’ll see.”. Details should emerge about the team sometime after 1pm. Palace have reached an agreement with QPR for the highly-regarded 22 year-old and are hopeful of concluding their lengthy pursuit in the next 48 hours. Some concern here - ASM has ran through on goal, twisting and turning and gets his shot off but it goes wide. BN Group was formed following a merger between the Dorr Group founded by Singapore businessmen Mr Terence Loh and Mr Nelson Loh, and Chinese jewellery merchant Ms Evangeline Shen's Bellagraph Group. Eze has also been a target for Fulham, West Ham and West Bromwich Albion this summer but Palace are now very close to clinching a deal with a resolution expected on Thursday. United just need to keep it tight here - Dubravka is forced into a good save down to his right. "I was saying to the kids now ‘13 years of practice has got him to that’ from when he first came in, it’s a hell of dedication for both him and the family.". "WIth the couple of games I've got, I'm just going to try and do my best and hopefully get a couple of goals and assists and catch his eye," he told NUFC TV. This is United's last pre-season game with the Premier League season kicking off next weekend. STEVE BRUCE takes charge for the first time at St James Park as Newcastle play their final pre-season game. But Ruffier gets down low to save well. NUFC's latest addition knows that more goals are needed from him and he's vowed to add them to his game. Thanks for joining us. had put in a takeover bid for Newcastle United Football Club. I watched him when he was at Derby, then he went to Burnley for a lot of money and couldn't afford him, so I missed out then! Soccer/euro footy at SPORTLEMON. NEWCASTLE are without Rob Elliot, DeAndre Yedlin, Florian Lejeune and Matt Ritchie for this clash. Toon have endured an inconsistent summer, losing to Wolves and Preston but also beating Hibs and West Ham. Newcastle take on Crewe in their first pre-season friendly as Bruce looks to break away from the takeover speculation. #NewcastleUnited & #Watford are leading the race vs the French clubs. In a statement issued on Tuesday (Aug 25) night, BN Group said that the bid to acquire the English Premier League club had "led to a number of queries relating to the company and marketing material that was purportedly released by the company". SADLY this game isn't being broadcast live on TV in the UK. "He’s worked himself through the academy, and he did my coaching sessions on the side. Steve Bruce answers. It’s reported after PAOK’s game against Besiktas tonight in the Champions League qualifiers, Giannoulis’ future could be decided. And the Lohs have issued a statement. Bruce did not rule out a new striker, but says he will only bring in forwards who are better than what he has. Andrew Musgrove here with all the latest NUFC news as it happens. NUFC midfielder Dan Barlaser is hoping to prove to Steve Bruce that he is good enough to be part of the first team for the 2020-21 campaign. According to the Greek newspaper, there could be new developments in the coming days with regards to Giannoulis moving to England, but any offer will obviously need to satisfy PAOK financially. This Tuesday, AS Saint-Étienne reached an agreement with Yohan Cabaye (33 years old), the International midfielder with 48 selections and 4 … It'll be a low key start against League One opposition, with Steve Bruce planning to utilise most of his squad. Palace have been targeting Eze for over 12 months and Roy Hodgson, the club's manager, believes he can make a huge impact in the Premier League due to his versatility. Saint-Maximin drives forward and feeds Muto, who seems to take an eternity to hit this, eventually he does but under pressure he puts it wide of the goal.