A look at the latest Newcastle United headlines on Wednesday, June 8.
Matt Targett seals permanent deal
Newcastle United are have signed left-back Matt Targett on a permanent deal from Aston Villa.
The defender spent the second half of the Premier League season on Tyneside, playing every single minute of his loan spell bar the 90 minutes against his parent club Villa.
A fee of £12m was agreed with Villa for the 26-year-old who has been praised effusively by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.
Targett made no secret of his desire to make his Tyneside loan permanent. Following Newcastle's final home game of the season, the left-back said: "I think everyone knows what I want, but it’s up to the club.
“It’s a massive project, an exciting project, and I’m sure everyone wants to be a part of it. “I’ve loved every single minute of my time here. It’s been an incredible place to play my football. I’ve loved every second of it.”
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Middlesbrough interested in Newcastle forward Dwight Gayle
Middlesbrough are reportedly interest in signing Newcastle United's Dwight Gayle in a move that would see the striker swap Tyneside for Teeside.
Gayle has barely featured for the Magpies this season and is said to be available this summer.
With Chris Wilder's side having missed out on the Championship play-offs narrowly, Gayle could provide Boro with the goals needed to fire them back to the Premier League.
'Inspired by the past', Newcastle United's nod to 130-year history as new home shirt is released
Newcastle United have released their new home kit for the 2022/23 season.
The new kit sees last season's chunkier stripes replaced with thin black and white stripes, coupled with a hooped collar and shirt sleeves.
It is also supported by a light blue Castore badge alongside Fun88's continued sponsorship.
