Eventful Real Sociedad debut for Mikel Merino, hit the post and then helps team to fight back and win at last season’s 5th placed Villarreal

Sky Sports reveal Mikel Merino has had his £10m release clause met by Real Sociedad, with a medical by the weekend.

Asir Garitano thinks Mikel Merino will complete his transfer from Newcastle United shortly.

Newspaper exclusive on Wednesday morning is having a laugh, claiming Rafa Bentez could join Real Sociedad in the summer.

In May, Spanish media exclusive reported that Newcastle United had approached David Moyes via his agent brother to become the next manager.

The bookies make Newcastle United one of the favourites as the next destination for David Moyes, check out the odds on NUFC and the other likely clubs.

David Moyes has persuaded exciting teenager David Concha to join him, the 18 year old winger signing a five year deal with the La Liga club.

There were reports this week that Newcastle United had approached David Moyes to become the next Newcastle manager after Steve McClaren turned the job down

Newcastle United have approached David Moyes to become the next manager at St. James’ Park, according to Spanish media this morning.

Newcastle United have named Real Sociedad as the team to take on United at St.James’ Park on August 10, completing their 8 match pre-season schedule.