Newcastle United linked with Barcelona star as Brendan Rodgers makes James Maddison admission

All the latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours as Eddie Howe’s men continue their efforts in the Premier League.
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Newcastle United returned to action on Saturday as they took on Brentford.

It has been a solid start to the season for the Magpies, who spent significantly during the summer window.

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Eddie Howe’s men are expected to take significant steps forward this season, with a top half finish the least of their objectives.

Newcastle are going to have to achieve on the pitch if they are to continue spending in a bid to go on to bigger and better things.

As Howe’s men continue their efforts in the Premier League, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding St James’ Park.

Memphis links

Newcastle are being linked with a move for Barcelona star Memphis Depay.

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According to Sport, the Magpies are interested in the former Manchester United star ahead of January as they search for a playmaker.

Barcelona only signed Memphis last year, but they are already being tipped to offload amid increased competition and financial issues.

The report speculates Newcastle could be a likely option.

Maddison latest

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says he expects interest in James Maddison ahead of January, with Newcastle being tipped to make another bid.

“I would think (there would be interest),” Rodgers said in his latest press conference. “My job is to coach him every day and make him the best he can be. It’s only natural you want your absolute best players to be here, and we keep saying that, but we keep losing them. He’s never a player you would want to lose.

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“The beauty of James, and it’s the same with this England scenario, is that it hasn’t affected him. That’s where you see the level of maturity. What we’ve seen in the past is, sadly, players are linked with all sorts of clubs because an agent has to create a market, and then when it doesn’t come off, you see the player disappointed.

“It’s never been like that and James has been linked with loads of clubs. But he’s a realist. He also knows he’s in a good place to develop and learn, and he knows he can focus on day-to-day life and improve. What will be in the future will be, but it will only be on the back of playing well.”