Mark Hughes has gone with a 3-5-2 system this season but is set to be missing two of his three first choice centre-backs against Newcastle.

Are Newcastle holding off on Florian Lejeune as they attempt to land Ryan Shawcross? With no contract talks as yet for the Stoke Captain.

Newcastle United are nothing special to Lou Macari but Rafa Benitez will hopefully be able to ask the question this summer.

Stoke fans – ‘Straight swap, Ryan Shawcross for Rafa Benitez…’

Newcastle have been installed as favourites to sign Ryan Shawcross and now Mark Hughes has reacted to the transfer story.

Ryan Shawcross is favourite to become a Newcastle player this summer after bookies made the Magpies 5/4 favourites to sign him.

Latest name to be linked – Ryan Shawcross claimed to be Rafa Benitez’ number one summer target.

A quiet morning with Newcastle United transfer moves for only four players today.

A summer move for Ryan Shawcross is the latest piece of transfer speculation but with Coloccini’s future uncertain, Newcastle may need a leader at the back.