Here are the latest Newcastle United headlines for Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Barella price tag
Inter Milan have slapped a huge price tag on Nicolo Barella in the aftermath of reported interest from Newcastle United.
The Italy international is happy at Inter Milan with the San Siro club denying that they'd received any offer for the midfielder this week. Since then the Serie A side have briefed media in Italy that they have no intention of selling Barella for anywhere close to the £50million price that Newcastle were understood to have enquired about through an intermediary.
But since then Inter have stated that even if they were to consider Barella's sale the bidding would have to start at £85.3million. The Inter news site Fcinternews say the paltry suggestion of £50million caused "uproar" at the Serie A club's training ground.
Academy appointments
Newcastle United have now completed their Academy revamp after appointing 13 new staff members to aid the club's youth recruitment drive.
Throughout 2023, the Magpies have slowly changed the dynamics behind the scenes at Little Benton with the overhaul driven by sporting director Dan Ashworth. After some tough years for both the Under-18s and Under-21s, Ashworth is hoping that the club's long-term investment will pay off.
United named Paul Midgley as head of youth recruitment earlier this year after the North-East native came in from Manchester City. Academy supremo Midgley was joined by Paul McLaren who also has experience at City and Arsenal and came in as head of UK scouting.
