Deadline day saw Vincent Janssen, allegedly, turn down Newcastle United.

With Siem de Jong surely at a crossroads in his Newcastle ‘career’, reports of an approach from Turkey on Monday morning.

Steven Taylor in the Champions League whilst Newcastle drop into the Championship, would be one of the more surreal outcomes imaginable.

Former Newcastle United midfielder Emre has been attacked on a ferry by rival fans earlier today, according to a statement he has released to Turkish media.

Former Newcastle star Emre Belozoglu has become the first Turkish player convicted of racism and handed a prison sentence, suspended pending his behaviour.

The transfer speculation surrounding Newcastle United this Summer has been about as uplifting as the weather, plus we are now faced with possibly the worst ‘story’ so far…

‘Confirmation’ now in from the host club that Newcastle will be playing a pre-season friendly in Holland at 5pm on Saturday 4th August.