A select round-up of the latest news relating to Newcastle United…
According to a report from the Mirror, Chelsea advised Tammy Abraham to chose a loan move to Swansea City ahead of Newcastle United due to the nightlife.
The teenage striker was in blistering form for Bristol City last season and has subequently earned the interest of a whole host of top flight clubs.
Swansea ultimately won out even though for much of the summer Newcastle looked to be his most likely destination.
Now it is being claimed that Chelsea advised Abraham to avoid the Magpies, where the nightlife could be a distraction, and instead head to the more subdued surroundings of Wales.
That will come as a bitter blow to a Newcastle side desperate to add more fire-power to their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League.
In other news, the Chronicle reports that Rafa Benitez will soon have a big decision to make regarding the future of Henri Saivet, with the midfielder returning from his loan spell with little chance of a belated breakthrough at St. James’ Park.
While the Magpies need more options in midfield, the much-maligned but rarely seen signing is unlikely to be one of them.
Moving on, the Chronicle claims Benitez is keen to bring Norwich City youngster Jacob Murphy to Tyneside this summer.
The 22-year-old impressed for the Canaries last time out and is rated at £12million by his club. However, Newcastle are reportedly readying an £8million bid to test their former Championship counterparts’ resolve.
And finally, the same publication claims Benitez has carried out additional background checks on Ipswich Town attacker Tom Lawrence ahead of a potential approach.
The 23-year-old can operate on either wing or as a secondary striker and he would have a point to prove having left Manchester United after a single first-team appearance.
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