‘Very difficult’ – Benitez delivers major Newcastle blow ahead of Manchester United clash
By Russell Edge Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has delivered the major blow that both Mikel Merino and Jamaal Lascelles look set to miss the…
Mikel Merino
Report: La Liga trio eye multi-million pound swoop for Newcastle hot prospect
By Russell Edge Newcastle United midfield star Mikel Merino has been lined up for a transfer move by a trio of La Liga clubs, according…
Benitez details Merino injury update ahead of Newcastle v Bournemouth
By Danny Wright Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed that Mikel Merino will miss Saturday’s clash against Bournemouth at St. James’ Park as he…
Newcastle fan favourite out for weeks with injury blow, will miss clash v Bournemouth – report
By Danny Wright Newcastle United will be without midfielder Mikel Merino for their clash against Bournemouth at St. James’ Park on Saturday, according to a…
Benitez delivers major blow over Newcastle fans’ favourite – likely to miss Bournemouth clash
By Russell Edge Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has revealed that midfielder Mikel Merino will have to see a specialist about a back injury after…
‘I hate life’, ‘Gonna cry’ – Newcastle fans rage over missing star v Burnley
By Russell Edge Newcastle United fans have turned to social media to react to news that midfielder Mikel Merino was left out of the squad…
Speed machine must return in double change: This Newcastle XI would smash Burnley
COMMENT by Russell Edge Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez must bring striker Dwight Gayle back into the starting XI if he wants to smash past…
‘I didn’t expect that’ – Mikel Merino reveals his surprise after joining Newcastle
By Russell Edge Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino has revealed how surprised he was at just how friendly people were on his arrival to England.…
Report: Newcastle star spied by European giants, compared to two-time Premier League champion
By Russell Edge European giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have both taken an interest in Newcastle United’s 21-year-old midfielder Mikel Merino, according to a report.…
‘Not done anything’ – Newcastle star Merino reacts to being axed from starting XI
By Russell Edge Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino has said that while he wants to play in every match he is not concerned about having…
‘Sick joke’, ‘Ruined my Sunday’: Newcastle fans react to shock Benitez decision v Southampton
By Russell Edge Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to the news that Mikel Merino was dropped to the bench for…
Official announcement reveals surprise terms of Newcastle deal
By Russell Edge Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino’s loan move from Borussia Dortmund was turned into a permanent one after he made just seven appearances…
‘Enjoy the ride’, ‘Chuffed to bits’ – Newcastle fans rave over surprise announcement
By Russell Edge Newcastle United fans took to social media to react to the club’s announcement that they had turned Mikel Merino’s loan move into…
‘Been saying this all season’ – Mikel Merino gives honest appraisal of Newcastle team mate
By Russell Edge Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino has said that he found no problems in playing alongside Jonjo Shelvey against Liverpool. The duo were…
Newcastle’s best three players this season: First team star makes Benitez look a fool
COMMENT By Russell Edge Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez will be feeling pretty satisfied with his team’s start to the season as they go into…
Report reveals how Newcastle secured summer signing ahead of European rivals
By Russell Edge Newcastle United secured the loan signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mikel Merino after Spanish side Athletic Bilbao refused to break their wage…
‘Not everything is bad when you lose’ – Merino offers honest verdict on Brighton defeat
By Russell Edge Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino has said that the club cannot be too disheartened about their 1-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday.…
Best signing since Cabaye – Newcastle fans blown away by Benitez favourite after Brighton loss
By Danny Wright Newcastle United fans hailed Mikel Merino after his performance in the 1-0 loss to Brighton at the AMEX on Sunday – with…
Attacker yet to live up to price tag: Newcastle’s summer signings rated
COMMENT by Russell Edge It is fair to say that Newcastle United’s summer transfer dealings did not go according to plan but they seem to…
Newcastle United fan favourite pays credit to ‘incredible’ support
By Russell Edge Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino has said that he is thankful for the “incredible” support he has received after joining the club…