Reports said Newcastle made an offer for Aymen Abdennour two years ago and now claims Rafa Benitez has made approach for the player.

Ian Cathro “Afterwards, you know that 50,000 people helped (at Newcastle). That’s vital.”

Newcastle United have made a move to bring Lucas Orban to St James Park, according to reports on Friday morning.

Phil Neville has been explaining why he turned down both Steve McClaren and Newcastle United.

Ian Cathro: “I learnt a massive amount from listening to what the players were thinking and (how they were) interpreting certain situations.”

It is claimed that Newcastle have been tracking Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli for the last two years and could make a move this summer.