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Former Newcastle youngster could be heading to Spurs in January

Ivan Toney could be heading back to the Premier League in January in a bid to resurrect his World Cup hopes - but has been warned a move to Newcastle United would be counter-productive.

Toney left Brentford for the Saudi Pro League last year, joining Al-Ahli in a £40million deal. The striker only had 12 months left on his Brentford contract at the time.

The 29-year-old's shock move saw him pick up a staggering weekly wage of £400,000 but despite banging in 38 goals in 54 appearances for his Saudi Arabian side, his career has stalled, slipping down the pecking order with England. Thomas Tuchel handed him a surprise squad call-up in June but the forward only played two minutes despite England losing 3-1 to Senegal.

Toney has since been omitted from Tuchel's last two squads, including the current one which took on Wales on Friday before playing Latvia on Monday night. Instead, Ollie Watkins is now seen as first choice replacement for skipper Harry Kane in the frontline.

Toney has been regularly linked with a move back to the Premier League and with Newcastle desperate for a striker in the summer to replace Callum Wilson, and amid the ongoing Alexander Isak situation, Toney's name cropped up several limes. With Al-Ahli being part-owned by PIF, it seemed a deal United could do.

As it was, Newcastle plumped for Yoane Wissa - ironically, Toney's successor in Brentford's attack - and having also landed Nick Woltemade, seem well stocked for strikers. With that in mind, former Newcastle winger Chris Waddle has told Toney he would be mad to pursue a move back to Tyneside, where he spent three years in the academy and on the fringes of the first team between 2015 and 2018.

Instead, Waddle believes Tottenham Hotspur - managed by Toney's former Brentford boss Thomas Frank - would be an ideal fit for the player.

"If he wants to stay in Saudi then you know that's up to him," Waddle told Bestbettingsites. "Obviously we know that they get unbelievable financial rewards. The league's not the best. I know they're trying to hype it up but it' s nowhere near the Premier League.

"If he's settled there and he's enjoying it and he's obviously picking up the money then that's up to him. But if he was in the Premier League he'd have a far better chance to go to the World Cup. At Tottenham, he knows the manager well, and the manager might know how to get the best from him.

"Would he be a good signing for Newcastle? He could be on the bench a bit and that's not going to help his World Cup bid.

"He should consider a move to Tottenham without a shadow of a doubt. He started at Newcastle, but he came good at Brentford. He's probably still got a house in London. I think either club would benefit.

"At Spurs, he'd be coming up against Solanke and Richarlison. But Frank knows him and he knows if he would fit into that team.

"But if he wants to get in the World Cup squad now he's got to come back to the Premier League."

Newcastle, meanwhile, are keeping tabs on another player to succeed Toney at Brentford, Brazilian hitman Igor Thiago, who has caught the eye of scouts after a strong start to the season.

The 24-year-old had almost a full year out of action due to knee issues but is working his way back to full fitness and has hit five goals in eight appearances this season.

Eddie Howe has been told he needs to continue targeting younger players who have potential sell-on value, and Thiago would fit that bill a lot more than Toney.

Ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley has been linked with a takeover of Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur's majority shareholders ENIC have announced they have pumped in a fresh £100million cash injection into the club.

The move comes amid talk of a possible sale of the club, with former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley among the interested parties.

But the fresh cash injection signals a long-term commitment from the Lewis family who are believed to be prepared to make more funds available to the club in the future, seemingly putting to bed any talk of a takeover.

A club statement read: "This equity injection will further strengthen the club’s financial position and equip the club’s leadership team with additional resources to continue the focus on driving long-term sporting success.

"This additional capital is part of the Lewis family’s ongoing commitment to the club and its future."

Non-executive chairman Peter Charrington added: "As I stated a few weeks ago, our focus is on stability and empowering the management team to deliver on the club’s ambitions.

"I know the Lewis family are also ambitious for the future. Today’s capital commitment reflects that ambition and I would like to thank them for their ongoing support.

"We will continue to do all we can to ensure that Vinai [Venkatesham, CEO] and his team are supported in the best way possible to take this Club forward.”

Daniel Levy's departure as chairman last month after 25 years in the role sparked interest in the club from elsewhere.

Among those interested parties was Staveley, with the Telegraph reporting that her PCP International Finance consortium failed in a bid to buy the club.

Spurs confirmed in a statement that it had "received, and unequivocally rejected, separate preliminary expressions of interest in relation to proposals to acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of ENIC from (i) PCP International Finance... and (ii) a consortium of investors led by Dr. Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited.

"The Board of the Club and ENIC confirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC has no intention to accept any such offer to acquire its interest in the Club."

Staveley was recently spotted at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, where she was a VIP guest at the NFL London game between the Cleveland Browns and the Minnesota Vikings.

The 52-year-old left Newcastle in the summer of 2024 after more than two-and-half years as co-owner of the club, with the Saudi Public Investment Fund and the Reuben Family increasing their stakes in Newcastle be acquiring Staveley's shares.

Speaking about her time at Newcastle last month, Staveley said: "Leaving was the hardest thing I have ever done and took a long time to understand and do what is right for the club and PIF is going to be an incredible partner for Newcastle, and the Reubens.

"We left it in very safe hands. There are so many great people with great hearts who put so much into that club and into the community and in to everything about it.

"So for me it was a privilege. Every day I would go to work and think 'God, I am so lucky to do this job'."

Staveley has been linked with a takeover of Newcastle's Premier League rivals

Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has been spotted at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium amid her interest in a takeover of the North London club.

Staveley was a VIP guest at the recent NFL London game between the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings at the home of Spurs amid her ongoing interest in buying the club.

The 52-year-old was linked with a takeover of Newcastle's Premier League rivals last month, with the Telegraph reporting that her PCP International Finance consortium failed in a bid to buy the club off current owner Joe Lewis.

Spurs confirmed in a statement that it had "received, and unequivocally rejected, separate preliminary expressions of interest in relation to proposals to acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of ENIC from (i) PCP International Finance... and (ii) a consortium of investors led by Dr. Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited."

"The Board of the Club and ENIC confirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC has no intention to accept any such offer to acquire its interest in the Club."

Today marks the fourth anniversary of the Newcastle United takeover, as a consortium led by Staveley and backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund and the Reuben family, completed a deal to buy the club off previous owner Mike Ashley.

Staveley left her position at Newcastle in the summer of 2024 as PIF and the Reubens bought out her stake in the club.

Speaking on the High Performance Podcast last month, Staveley was reduced to tears when read a fan message about her time at Newcastle and she described her time as the custodian of the Magpies as a 'privilege'.

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Spurs' starlets were very impressive against the young Magpies

Adam Lawrence refused to be too critical of his Newcastle United Under-21s side after they suffered a 4-1 home defeat against Premier League 2 rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The Magpies youngsters almost fell behind inside the opening two minutes as Spurs livewire winger Tynan Thompson struck the crossbar with a powerful rising effort.

However, there was to be no let-off just before the midway point of the first half as the impressive Lucas Williams-Barnett found space on the edge of the area and crashed a low drive beyond Max Thompson and inside his far post.

Magpies captain Cathal Heffernan got his side back on level terms five minutes before half-time with a fine header as the back post as the Republic of Ireland youth international got on the end of an Alfie Harrison free-kick

Spurs restored their lead inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half and it was that man Williams-Barnett once again as the England Under-18 international surpassed his earlier effort with a stunning strike from the edge of the area. The visitors added to their lead in spectacular fashion as the final 10 minutes approached as former Portsmouth and Oxford United loan signing Dane Scarlett whipped a free-kick over the wall and past the helpers Thompson.

Salt was rubbed into the Magpies wounds moments later when Thompson made it third time lucky after striking the woodwork in each half with a neat finish from just inside the area.

That was enough to round off a challenging day for the United youngsters and one that Lawrence hopes can provide something of a learning curve for his squad.

He told Chronicle Live: “There were definitely positives and we came up against a really good Tottenham team, individually and collectively. I think for 60 minutes the lads have been competitive, stayed in the game and more than played their part.

“At half-time we were well in the game and deserved to be level, maybe we even shaded it in terms of some of the opportunities we had. But ultimately, in terms of the contest, the second goal and the speed of their next two going in made it really tough for us.

“We spoke to the players, it’s very hard to be tough with them because of the spirit and endeavour they have shown and it’s probably just about managing that period after they got their second goal.

“There has to be some good learning from that. I can’t fault their application and putting into practice what we had worked on with the game plan.

“For two-thirds of the game, we carried a threat but Tottenham have individuals that can punish and hurt you and we have to do a little bit of work on when that momentum shifts and how we can stay in the game.”

The Magpies will now prepare to face senior opposition in their next two games as Wednesday’s National League Cup tie at Boston United is followed by a Vertu Trophy clash at Mansfield Town seven days later.

Newcastle United: Thompson, Shahar, Murphy, McArthur, Heffernan, Bailey, Harrison, Finneran, Wooster, Munda, Charlton Subs: Taylor, Pivas, Hartley, Waddini, Brayson

Staveley got emotional when she received a message from a Newcastle United fan page

Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley broke down in tears when she received an emotional message from a Magpies fan page about her time at the club.

Staveley was instrumental in orchestrating the PIF-backed takeover of Newcastle in 2021, acquiring a 10% stake in the club alongside her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi.

The 52-year-old was largely seen as the face of the club during Newcastle's rise from relegation fodder to Champions League football within the first two years of their ownership.

Staveley and Ghodoussi agreed to sell their shares in July 2024 and leave the club as PIF became 85% shareholders and the Reuben family upped their stake in the club to 15%.

At the time, Staveley insisted she would remain a Newcastle fan 'for life' and described it as an 'honour' to have been co-owner of the club.

The message read: "We are grateful for the investment, for the progress on the pitch and finally being able to see our club compete again but a football club is more than just a business. It is a community, it is a family and families thrive on communication, warmth and understanding.

"Without wor Mandy leading the charge in that regard Newcastle United risks losing a vital connection with its soul - the loyal, passionate black-and-white army.

"For the club to rediscover its voice, to reconnect with its fans and to bring back some of that much needed warmth that Amanda Staveley so brilliantly provided."

When Humphrey asked Staveley how that made her feel she could not hold back the tears.

"That's really hard. God, sorry," Staveley replied.

"That is really hard because that is really lovely and that is why I went into Newcastle because the fans are just so incredible and they really are.

"Leaving was the hardest thing I have ever done and took a long time to understand and do what is right for the club and PIF is going to be an incredible partner for Newcastle, and the Reubens.

"We left it in very safe hands. There are so many great people with great hearts who put so much into that club and into the community and in to everything about it.

"So for me it was a privilege. Every day I would go to work and think 'God, I am so lucky to do this job'."

Staveley has this week been linked with a takeover of fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, with the Telegraph reporting that her PCP International Finance consortium failed in a bid to buy the club following last week's announcement that Daniel Levy had stood down as Spurs' Executive Chairman.

Spurs confirmed in a statement on Sunday evening that it had "received, and unequivocally rejected, separate preliminary expressions of interest in relation to proposals to acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of ENIC from (i) PCP International Finance... and (ii) a consortium of investors led by Dr. Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited".

"The Board of the Club and ENIC confirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC has no intention to accept any such offer to acquire its interest in the Club."

Tottenham have released a statement confirming the club is not for sale after two separate takeover bids were rejected by the club's hierarchy

Tottenham have firmly stated the club remains off the market following two "expressions of interest" that were "categorically dismissed" by senior figures.

The North London outfit is currently undergoing structural changes at boardroom level following long-serving chairman Daniel Levy's departure after a quarter-century tenure. This has sparked mounting conjecture regarding a potential ownership change.

Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has been rumoured to be preparing a bid through her PCP International Finance company in recent months, after being spotted at the club's ground during the previous campaign.

However, Spurs have issued a formal declaration rejecting any approaches after confirming interest from external groups, including Staveley's organisation and a Chinese consortium.

The statement declared: "The Board of Tottenham Hotspur Limited is aware of recent media speculation and confirms that its majority shareholder, ENIC Sports and Developments Holdings Ltd, has received, and unequivocally rejected, separate preliminary expressions of interest in relation to proposals to acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of ENIC from PCP International Finance Limited and a consortium of investors led by Dr. Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited," reports the Mirror.

"The Board of the Club and ENIC confirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC has no intention to accept any such offer to acquire its interest in the Club."

Staveley has been in discussions with potential investors regarding a takeover bid and on Monday morning PCP acknowledged its interest in a possible deal, but stated "it does not intend to make an offer for Tottenham".

Under takeover regulations, the firm is now barred from returning with another proposal for six months. Tottenham's ownership falls under the UK Takeover Code.

Another interested party could submit a formal proposal for the club if welcomed by ENIC's board, or if a competing group announces its intention to launch a bid.

ENIC, which owns nearly 87 per cent of the club, is overseen by British billionaire Joe Lewis, though he has since withdrawn from his position.

His children Charlie and Vivienne are anticipated to assume greater responsibilities, with Peter Charrington representing a significant early appointment from the new leadership as non-executive chairman, taking over from Levy.

Levy's departure came as a surprise, having been at the helm since 2001. Nevertheless, he maintained that "significant progress has been made" despite facing criticism from fans regarding the club's direction and decision-making over the years.

"I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees," Levy said in a statement confirming his departure.

"We have built this club into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level.

"I wish to thank all the fans that have supported me over the years. It hasn't always been an easy journey but significant progress has been made. I will continue to support this club passionately," he added.

Amanda Staveley is expected to make a statement on Monday regarding her interest in bidding for Tottenham Hotspur after Daniel Levy stepped down as executive chairman

Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley is reportedly set to reveal her intentions regarding a potential bid for Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs announced on Thursday night that Daniel Levy had resigned from his position as executive chairman following almost 25 years in the role. As football.london reported back in May, a major summer of upheaval was expected and Levy's exit from the north London outfit represents the peak of these changes.

A chaotic summer in N17 has seen head coach Ange Postecoglou sacked, with Thomas Frank appointed as his successor. At executive level, Vinai Venkatesham has been appointed as the club's chief executive officer, while Scott Munn has been placed on gardening leave from his position as chief football officer.

And Sky News reports that Staveley is anticipated to outline her intentions on Monday regarding submitting a proposal for Spurs. It is reported that Staveley had been in talks with potential supporters of a takeover bid for the club in recent weeks.

Speaking at Bloomberg's 'Women, Money and Power' event in central London last year, she was questioned about her affection for Newcastle and connections with Tottenham.

"First of all, I think all we can do is thank the amazing Newcastle community and the founders for all the support that we had and and continue to get," she said.

"It's so hard to move on from a club that's amazing. We could never move on from Newcastle and we never will. But yes, we're looking at a number of investment operations.

"We can't say too much at the moment because of you know, rules around it. But we will be able to talk about it, hopefully in the not too distant future."

Regarding Spurs, football.london revealed on Friday that the club's owners, the Lewis family, have no intention of selling the club currently.

"Generations of the Lewis family support this special football club and they want what the fans want – more wins more often," a source close to the family said.

"This is why you have seen recent changes, new leadership and a fresh approach. "In Vinai, Thomas and Peter Charrington, they believe they are backing the right team to deliver on this. This is a new era."

Staveley, along with her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, was part of the consortium that bought Newcastle from Mike Ashley back in 2021, along with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the Reuben brothers.

Staveley and her husband sold their shares in July 2024, leaving the club in the process.

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£38m man Harvey Barnes got on the scoresheet in South Korea for Newcastle United

Newcastle United star Harvey Barnes insists that pre-season has been a "character" building experience after putting a smile on the fans' faces with a goal against Tottenham Hotspur.

The £38million man could form part of a three-man attack against Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the season with the team picking itself in the final third. Barnes, Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga could lead the line of attack against Unai Emery's side with Alexander Isak's position at the club looking ominous.

Newcastle have not won a game in pre-season but stopped the run of defeats with a 1-1 draw against Spurs thanks to his equaliser in Seoul.

Barnes will be keen to get another goal or two in friendlies against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid ahead of the weekend double header at St James' Park.

Barnes said: "The result isn't the be all and end all but we are at that stage now we want to start picking it up. We need wins and momentum building up for the season.

"It is a mixture for us, confidence and getting into a rhythm. Scoring goals is a habit you want to get into ahead of the new season.

"We have a tough test with two more games, then the season starts."

The ex-Leicester City man then added: "We had lost the last three and you want to pride yourself on winning. We didn't win but we didn't lose and came back from behind which was good.

"It is building that character that we are going to need next year."

The game resulted in a farewell appearance for Son Heung-min who left the field to a guard of honour in Seoul.

Barnes told MBN News: "It was a nice moment. Son was an incredible player in the Premier League, and it was a great joy to have him here.

"His style of play inspires others, myself included. He has been a credit to the Premier League."

The clash also resulted in Seung-soo Park getting a couple of opportunities on the Far East tour. Initially, Park had been set to stay with the Under-21s, but impressed in two cameos.

Barnes said: "Park has made a good impression we obviously have not had a lot of time to see him but in two games he has come on and done very well.

"He was very popular in South Korea, he is an exciting player and we need to give him time to settle in now."

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The Magpies signed off their Far East tour on an action packed night in South Korea

Newcastle United stopped the rot in pre-season by ending a run of defeats with a convincing 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

The Magpies effectively played the role of party poopers by denting Son Heung-min's chances of ending his Spurs campaign without a win or a goal. And while there was respect with a guard of honour as Son left the field, Newcastle showed the fighting spirit and gamesmanship that has got them into the Champions League in recent times.

Indeed, Bruno Guimaraes grabbed Cristian Romero around the neck during this feisty clash while Joelinton barnstormed his way in to cool things down. This felt like much more of an Eddie Howe type performance on what was also an emotional night as a nation said farewell to Son in a Spurs shirt.

In truth, the main attraction for local fans was understandably Son Heung-min with the South Korea soccer God sending Seoul into meltdown this week. Fans were encamped outside the Tottenham hotel and at the Seoul World Cup Stadium five hours early to catch a glimpse of the star in his last game.

With two minutes gone, Nick Pope did not get the contact he wanted on routine clearance and conceded a corner. From Mathys Tel's corner Jacob Murphy failed to clear with Pape Matar Sarr's effort saved by Pope.

But Newcastle did not fully get over the attack with Brennan Johnson slipped in and Lewis Miley failing to react quickly. Johnson struck the shot from 20-yards out with Dan Burn unable to block and Pope beaten with a low shot.

It was little wonder that Kieran Trippier fumed with his defenders and jumped up and down in anger as Newcastle started in sleepy manner. Newcastle created a chance to level it up on 15 minutes when Anthony Gordon cut it back for Joelinton but it the Brazilian's air shot did not trouble Antonin KInsky.

Gordon was in the thick of it again two minutes later as he struck a shot that was deflected wide to earn Newcastle a corner. Tel cashed in on a horror moment from Matt Targett who lost out down the left-hand side when trying to win a free-kick from the Spurs man.

Tel then motored down the left-hand side but Pope made a fine block with his feet to keep Newcastle in the game. A Bruno Guimaraes cross mid-way through the first half fell for Joelinton but he headed just wide.

A clash between Trippier and Archie Gray resulted in a visit to the field from club doctor Paul Catterson. Gray apologised and Trippier wanted to stay on.

Newcastle drew level seven minutes before the break thanks to a fine finish from Harvey Barnes as he staked his claim for the season on the left-hand side. Joelinton rolled the ball through the middle for Gordon before he released the ex-Leicester man down the flank.

Barnes took six touches before easing his way into the box and striking off the post. The goal was reward for some decent openings from Newcastle and there was a sense of relief as the Magpies celebrated and Local Hero piped out around the PA system.

A minor bust-up resulted in Joelinton squaring up to a posse of Tottenham defenders after a scrap between Bruno and Cristian Romero. Gordon and Son calmed things down before play resumed and Lewis Miley curved one just over.

Jacob Murphy put in a fine cross for Gordon for Newcastle's first big chance of the second half but after firing home the flag went up for an offside.

Newcastle introduced William Osula and Tino Livramento to give themselves some different options for the final half hour. The stadium - and Seoul itself, with millions watching on TV, came to a standstill as Son went off

Both sets of players formed a guard of honour as he was applauded off the field, with South Korean A-listers and K-pop stars in attendance watching on as he left Tottenham and the Premier League for pastures new.

As the camera flicked to to the bench Son was in tears on a night in which the main attraction was inescapable in the Far East world. Late in the game Elanga's clearance resulted in the £55m man clipping James Maddison and causing an injury and the stretcher coming out.

Newcastle made a host of changes in the final stages of the game with Lewis Hall back from injury after five months out and Park Seung-soo getting more minutes. Park played in Miley late on but he struck his effort over the top.

Neither side could win it but Newcastle put in a much-needed performance and will feel better about life going into the end of pre-season. Now if they can only sort out their transfer woes and keep Alexander Isak.

Referee: Kim Kong-Hyeok

Newcastle United round off their pre-season tour of Asia against Spurs

Newcastle United will continue their pre-season preparations with a match against Tottenham Hotspur

Eddie Howe's side have lost their last three friendlies; a 4-0 defeat to Celtic, a late 3-2 loss to Arsenal at the Singapore National Stadium, and then a 1-0 reverse against a K-League XI in Suwon. New signing Anthony Elanga and Jacob Murphy scored the goals for the Magpies against Arsenal but it's been two blanks without Alexander Isak, who has missed the tour.

After their friendly vs Spurs, Newcastle will wrap-up their pre-season with two home fixtures against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid, before kicking-off the Premier League campaign away to Aston Villa on August 16.

With that said, Chronicle Live brings you all the details on how to follow their latest friendly;

When is Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United?

The match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium - in South Korea - will take place on Sunday, August 3 at 12pm which will be 8pm local time.

How can I watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United?

Newcastle are live streaming all seven of their pre-season friendlies through the club's website and app.

Magp+ members can watch all matches for £9.99, while Mags members can access them for £19.99. Non-members can purchase the full pre-season package for £29.99.

Alternatively, individual matches are available to stream for £4.99 or £6.99, depending on the fixture.

Official pre-season match passes can be purchased here at https://nufctv.newcastleunited.com/home.

How else can I follow Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United?

Chronicle Live will be in attendance to bring you live updates throughout the match. We have all the build up, team news, match analysis and reaction as it happens - right here.

Newcastle United's remaining pre-season fixtures

August 8: Newcastle vs Espanyol (7.30pm, St James' Park)

August 9: Newcastle vs Atletico Madrid (4pm, St James' Park)

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