Manchester United ‘reveal’ stunning price tag for Newcastle United ‘target’ as ex-ref rules on VAR controversy
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Here, we round-up all the latest stories that have emerged from St James’ park and beyond:
Manchester United ‘reveal’ Scott McTominay price tag
Manchester United will reportedly demand at least £50million for Scott McTominay this summer - according to the Sun. Newcastle United have been heavily-linked with a move for the Scotland international with Eddie Howe an admirer of the midfielder.
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Hide AdAlthough McTominay has seen his game time slightly limited this season under Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils view him as an important member of the squad and would be very reluctant to see him leave this summer - particularly to one of their Champions League rivals. Manchester United currently sit one spot below Newcastle in the Premier League table.
Newcastle United ‘frontrunners’ for Crystal Palace ace
According to Ekrem Konour, Newcastle United are ‘frontrunners’ to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha this summer. Zaha’s current deal at Selhurst Park at the end of this season and so the Ivory Coast international would be available as a free agent.
Zaha, 30, has six goals and two assists this season and has been linked with a move away from the Eagles for a number of seasons now, however, with his contract coming to an end, this could be the summer Zaha’s time at the club comes to an end.
Ex-ref responds to Newcastle United VAR controversy
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has labelled the decision to award Brentford a second penalty against Newcastle United as ‘shocking’ and has called for Howard Webb to take action. Despite initially waving away Brentford’s protests, Chris Kavanagh overturned his decision and awarded the hosts a spot-kick, judging that Alexander Isak had fouled Rico Henry.
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Hide AdThe decision was labelled ‘terrible’ by Alan Shearer on Match of the Day, whilst Hackett shared a similar sentiment on Twitter, writing: ‘The penalty kick awarded against Newcastle United by Ref Kavanagh in their match versus Brentford was shocking. How can two elite referees deliver such a poor decision. Howard Webb should bench them for a couple of weeks do they receive some operational advice. Not good enough.’