Newcastle United want to bring Rúben Neves back to English football, and TBR Football report that the club put him on their shortlist for the next window. The midfielder currently plays for

Director of rugby Steve Diamond is conscious of not putting too many expectation on his new-look Newcastle Red Bulls side.

Newcastle United will host Arsenal this weekend without Fabian Schär, who has confirmed he will miss “a few games” after sustaining a head injury during the Champions League defeat to Barcelona. Newcastle’s problems are not limited to Schär.

Thiaw has settled at Newcastle and is set for a prolonged run in the team with Fabian Schar out injured. Now he is in the team, he will prove difficult to remove.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, speaking after the 4-1 win over Bradford: "Very professional. I thought the guys were excellent. It was always going to be a tough game. Bradford are flying at the top of their league so we had to do everything right in terms of our preparation.

Eduardo Camavinga to Newcastle could be on the cards as the Frenchman continues to find himself on the periphery under new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso.

Regularly, Newcastle defenders played the ball back or inside to Ramsdale, who recycled possession well. He completed 29 of 30 passes, while three of his four attempted long balls were accurate. Clearly, he is more composed with his feet than Pope.

Joelinton and William Osula both scored doubles as Newcastle United launched their Carabao Cup title defence with a 4-1 victory over League One leaders Bradford.

Two goals apiece by Joelinton and William Osula helped holders Newcastle United ease to a 4-1 victory over third-tier Bradford City and into the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday.

Joelinton and William Osula score twice as holders Newcastle United start their defence of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable win against League One Bradford City, and will face Spurs in the last 16.