Newcastle sign DRC international

When Newcastle bought De Jong 12 months ago, they were acquiring an attacking player that had netted over 30 league goals across his previous three campaigns at Ajax.

Newcastle United declined to provide an on-the-record comment on the issue of Mbemba’s age, while the English Football Association was not immediately available for comment. I just have to make sure I’m ready for the next game, whether that’s starting as a substitute or whatever.

We remember how Southampton have done under Koeman or how Stoke City has grown and signed Krkic last season to play for them.

The most recent saw him deployed as a second striker beyond Papiss Cisse and this is the position where he hopes to be utilised.

“I don’t think a day passes without mentioning his birthdays”, said his DR Congo team-mate Gabriel Zakuani.

Thorgan Hazard scored the victor as Borussia Monchengladbach claimed a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in a friendly at St James’ Park this afternoon. Now to be a part of that, I can’t wait to get that kind of atmosphere back.

The chances of landing Niang, linked with St James’ Park for more than a year, appear to be receding.

The main problem for the 19-cap global is that he is such a well-rounded midfielder, he is arguably wasted when played too far forward.

“I’m very, very happy to be here”, Mbemba told Newcastle’s official website. I’ve watched the Premier League and I know this is a massive team with big players and a great coach.

Mitrovic only showed glimpses of the Anderlecht player who persuaded Newcastle to pay such a substantial amount this summer, but his new head coach is convinced there is plenty more to come.

Fabricio Coloccini in action for Newcastle last season “I haven’t done that so I can’t make a decision on the future at the present moment”.

The 20-year-old has arrived with a big reputation having attracted interest from a host of European clubs and McClaren is delighted to have got his man. The 19-year-old is due for a medical and, provided there are no hiccups, he could be immediately loaned back out again to help his development.