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And 125k TV fee as a result, finally all FFP worries are solved!

There was a moment in today's presser with Tindall where Luke Edwards said 'good to see you're just as evasive with injuries as Eddie' to which Tindall replied 'I've been trained well' with a laugh. So they do intentionally leave open some element of doubt for the opposition with their answers.

Pep just confirmed Haaland and Stones are out injured. Massive!

“Jacob is close,” said Howe. “He has joined in training with us, although only on a non-contact basis. He’s been in and around the team though, which has been great. His personality is really good, so he’s been a big player to have back with us training. “Harvey is getting closer. He hasn’t been training with the group, but he’s been running on the grass with his boots back on and he’s been kicking balls around. We’re pleased with his progress currently, but he still has a long way to go.” Callum Wilson is also still recovering from his hamstring problems, but he too could be back in the side to face Villa at the end of this month. “We’re well aware of what Callum’s problem is and the timescale on it,” said Howe. “We’re hoping that he can be back in and around for the Aston Villa game, that’s what we’re looking at. Obviously, if it takes a bit longer, we’ll take that time, but we don’t see it being a long-term issue.” Sounds fairly promising on Barnes and Murphy when you read the quotes. https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/24044732.newcastle-united-midfielder-joelinton-six-weeks/

Suspect tomorrow he might take the opportunity to give Livramento a rest (assuming he is not needed further forward) and go Trippier - Lascelles - Botman - Burn.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1738121349611024890 < Fog on the Tyne? Only sharing because I vaguely recall there were some rumours we were interested at the back end of last season.

Ahahaha this is why we signed two backup fullbacks, fucking inject it.

Absolutely stunning from Tino!

It would. Surely a Saudi club will come in with a bid of £60m soon enough...

Understand it's only a 2 year deal, so gives a decent boost to current numbers but also will not be long to arrange a bigger deal once hopefully two seasons of CL football are under the belt to justify a bigger number. Apparently there was an offer of 22m for 5 years on the table too so this seems like a good outcome I think.

Holy shit, where did this come from?! Maybe why Pedro deal potentially stalled? Putting cash towards this? Fuck yes.

It's still there - https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561768302858407936

Decent move all round, strange in these times for it to go completely under the radar too.

"Water off a ducks arse" ???

Took a huge risk joining when he did with our league position, absolutely delighted to see it pay off for him. So excited to watch him in this team for the next few years .

Just gotta be thankful that we're talking about anybody now up to 12th being in the mix. A month ago we were basically cut and dry with Norwich, Watford and Burnley. Brentford, Norwich and Watford I reckon will go.

The whole point is that Wilson is not returning tomorrow though is he?

Lascelles was solid against Everton but not the end of the world to let Burn debut without 'dropping' Lascelles.

If Coutinho is playing out left for Villa again, I'd be terrified to see Murphy tasked with defending against him. Would rather see Manquillo in there if Trippier is out.

The intensity is a big reason why I wanna see Bruno start. There was so much more aggression and urgency from him in his cameo, he'd just lift everybody around him if he were in there from the off. Wouldn't hesitate to give Coutinho a kick or too I imagine.

3 for me now. Important that Everton, Leeds and Brentford are getting sucked into the mix now too rather than the four of us being cut adrift. Having one of those other 3 go on a run is less of an issue now, I think we'll be fine.

Unreal few minutes. Can't wait to see more on the weekend already. What a signing.

TRIPPIER!!!!

Carpets gonna be worn to shreds by FT.

Would presume he's not simply sitting on his arse doing nothing in this period & likely already putting plans into place for when he officially takes over. Good news that the ball is finally rolling.