Newcastle United’s Steven Taylor has been included in their 23-man Premier League squad and boss Chris Hughton hopes he will stay.

Newcastle will hope striker Andy Carroll will be fit to face Blackpool on Saturday week after he pulled out of the England U21 squad.

Newcastle United have turned down a loan bid from SPL giants Celtic for transfer listed defender Steven Taylor.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll withdraws from the England Under-21 squad for the European Championship qualifiers with an ankle injury.

Craig Levein has revealed he looked into the possibility of calling upon the services of Shola Ameobi.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton finally got his man when France midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa completed a season-long loan move to St James’ Park from Marseille.

Mick McCarthy laughed off complaints from Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton that he had been singled out for rough treatment from Wolves players during the 1-1 draw at Molineux.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton praised the composure shown by Joey Barton who appeared to be singled out by Wolves skipper Karl Henry for some robust tackles in Saturday’s 1-1 draw.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton today finally got his man when France midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa completed a season-long loan move to St James’ Park from Marseille.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted making an offer for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll last year.