Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Saturday June 2. There some positive news for Newcastle United with Rafa Benitez set to continue at the club next season as Lee Charnley says he will backed in the summer market. The Spaniard has a contract which runs until the summer of 2019, but is focused on the job of strengthening the Magpies squad. Benitez is keen for United to kick on from their top-10 finish last season and build a side which can challenge for cups and push for European places. Meanwhile it looks as though Mike Ashley will continue his ownership of the club in the near future, with a reported asking price around the £400m. We will have all the latest inside the Magpies camp – including transfer and takeover news surrounding United. Join the Chronicle NUFC team for all the latest from St James’ Park . Read More Newcastle United latest news Transfer gossip The latest transfer gossip: Pre-season fixtures Newcastle United have confirmed their pre-season plans. A week long training camp at Carton House in Co. Kildare, Ireland (Wed 11th July) Friendly against St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park Stadium (Tue 17th July) Friendly against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium (Tue 24th July) Friendly against FC Porto at the Estadio do Dragao (Sat 28th July) Friendly against FC Augsburg at St James’ Park (Sat 4th August) Welcome Hello and welcome to today’s live blog. Throughout the day we’ll bring you all the latest… [Read full story]
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