The French Daily l'Equipe is reporting today that Newcastle are lining up a move Aly Cissoko of French club, Olympique Lyonnais, better known as Lyon. Aly Cissokho are Newcastle interested? Newcastle were linked with Cissokho in the summer along with Dutch International left-back Erik Pieters and since Pieters is not available in January, there could be some logic in Newcastle turning their attention to Cissokho.

It would appear from various reports in the media that Newcastle United had hoped to resurrect the deal to sign Erik Pieters from PSV Eindhoven during the January transfer window. However the Dutch club are not willing to part with the Holland international according to quotes attributed to their Sporting Director, Marcel Brand.

It's becoming clear that PSV have no plans at all to sell £6M rated Erik Pieters to Newcastle next month, when the transfer window opens. Erik Pieters not for sale in January 23 year-old Pieters is out injured at the moment with a foot injury, but he will return in February, and PSV Eindhoven have told [.

News in the Daily Mail today that Newcastle will again go after Dutch International left back Erik Pieters in January. Erik Pieters to arrive in January? The news is the Newcastle are hoping to seal a £3M deal for the Dutchman in January, but we're not sure if this is just a made-up story because [.

Last news... Sneijder took a knock during training. Bloody Van der Wiel!

Sneijder left practice and Van Marwijk mumbled: "We have lost a number of key players in Robben, Afellay, Van Persie, Van der Vaart and Pieters so it would not be too good if we lose Sneijder too.... We need [read more]

We have said a few times that we wouldn't be surprised if Erik Pieters arrives at Newcastle in January. Erik Pieters Newcastle target in January Newcastle were apparently very close to getting the PSV Dutch International left-back in the summer, and it's now clear that Newcastle will further strengthen their squad in January, with the defense being one one area we expect them to concentrate on.

It's becoming clear that Newcastle made some excellent buys in the summer. Erik Pieters could strengthen Newcastle back four And it will take another closer look at the squad before January rolls around, to see which players can be brought in to strengthen the squad. One area where Newcastle looks very strong is in midfield, and players like Yohan Cabaye, Check Tiote, Jonas [.

Ever since the transfer window closed there have been noises coming out of Newcastle that Alan Pardew will be given a war chest of funds for January. Erik Pieters - wouldn't pay out the money for this Dutchman But if that's the case, where was the war chest in the summer? It's probably a PR move by the Newcastle Board to try to calm the Newcastle fans, [.

Newcastle United have smoothly concluded the signing of Inter Milan left-back Davide Santon on a 5-year deal.

The arrival of 20-year old Santon effectively ends the club's search of a replacement for Spaniard Jose Enrique, who joined Liverpool earlier this summer.

Manager Alan Pardew had initially began negotiations with PSV Eindhoven over the services of left-back Erik Pieters as Enrique's replacement but the lack of progress on that front prompted the Magpies to pursue Santon instead.

Newcastle have been linked with five players today in the transfer market. Davide Santon due for a medical at Newcastle The news yesterday was that Newcastle's advances for left-backs Erik Pieters and Aly Cissokho looked dead in the water, because Newcastle would not pay, or even get close to, the asking price for either player.

Erik Pieters' alleged move to Newcastle United appears to be dead in the water, interest in Aly Cissokho is cooling, so Davide Santon seems the most likely to be our new left-back. It seems press reports that Erik Pieters is 'close' to joining Newcastle are wide of the mark if the Dutch press is anything [.

Newcastle's top two left back targets are Erik Pieters of PSV and Aly Cissokho of Olympic Lyonnais, and both players are 23 years old and both have played for their countries, Holland and France respectively. Aly Cissokho is he Newcastle's number one choice? But which one Newcastle will sign before the transfer window closes [.

Newcastle United are still hunting for a new left-back with either Erik Pieters or Aly Cissokho looking as if they're the most likely targets. There are confusing and contradictory reports flying around about Erik Pieters and his potential transfer to Newcastle. Some of the British press seems to be hinting that it's almost a 'done [.

There doesn't seem to be much new news this morning on the status of Erik Pieters. Erik Pieters in Newcastle for a medical? The news yesterday was that finally Newcastle had agreed a fee with PSV for their Dutch International left-back, and reports in Holland said that Erik was on his way yesterday to Newcastle to have his medical.

Could it be that Newcastle United are indeed closing in on a 'double swoop' for a left-back and a striker? And will Joey Barton leave or not? Rumours abound that we're close to finalising deals for both Erik Pieters and Nolan Roux, although I think it's always worth waiting to see them at an SJP [...

Could it be that Newcastle United are indeed closing in on a 'double swoop' for a left-back and a striker? And will Joey Barton leave or not? Rumours abound that we're close to finalising deals for both Erik Pieters and Nolan Roux, although I think it's always worth waiting to see them at an SJP [...

The Sun is reporting that Newcastle will finally land Dutch International left back Erik Pieters. Erik Pieters - five year deal at Newcastle They are reporting it will be a deal for around £6.8M and that he will sign from PSV Eindhoven within the next 48 hours. The left-back, who is 23 and played 10 [.

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There could be good news for Newcastle fans soon, yes that may come as a a big shock we know, but it seems Newcastle have indeed made an improved offer for Erik Pieters. Erik Pieters - Newcastle make improved offer The offer is still short of the asking price of around £6M, but the news is the [..

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has assured the club's fans that at least two more players are poised to arrive at Tyneside over the next week as QPR-bound midfielder Joey Barton prepares to follow Jose Enrique out of St. James' Park.

The Magpies also lost former skipper Kevin Nolan earlier in the summer and Barton's impending departure means that Pardew desperately needs to bolster the squad despite his side's impressive start to the season.

Newcastle fans may have to wait a few more days and even into next Wednesday, when the transfer window closes, before any new players arrive on Tyneside. Erik Pieters - stalemate on the transfer There seems to be a stalemate developed with Newcastle's move for Dutch International Erik Pieters, with the Tyneside club unwilling to [.

The news today is that Newcastle are ready to increase their offer for PSV left-back Erik Pieters. Erik Pieters increased bid for Dutchman That follows on from yesterday's news that Alan Pardew was seen at the PSV game on Sunday sitting alongside Pieter's representative Hakim Slimani. The Eindhoven side won that game 3-0 at [.

It looks like even though Newcastle beat Sunderland on Saturday, Mike Ashley will still not pay our decent money for good players. Erik Pieters Ashley offering only £4M Newcastle got around £6M for Jose Enrique from Liverpool 10 days ago, and Jose was on £45K/week at Newcastle so you would think that Newcastle could [.

De Tekegraaf in the Netherlands have reported that Newcastle United will only pay a maximum "ransom" of €5 million (around £4.3 million) for PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands left back, Erik Pieters, which falls far short of the £6-7 million PSV are looking for. However they also state that the reason is that moneybags Manchester City [.

Alan Pardew may have had a bit of a hangover on Sunday morning, but that didn't stop him from flying to Holland to watch Newcastle target Erik Pieters in action at left-back for PSV Eindhoven. Alan Pardew on Saturday And news today in the Evening Chronicle (Lee Ryder) that chief scout Graham Carr, whom we [.

Newcastle United still appear to be pursuing Modiba Maiga, who missed out on his weekend league game again, and Erik Pieters, who Alan Pardew allegedly went to watch on Sunday. It seems that Newcastle think striking striker Modibo Maiga is still a plausible target despite his club Sochaux insisting last week that he [.

It seems that Newcastle have identified Lyon left back Aly Cissokho, Dutch left-back Erik Pieters and former England International Wayne Bridge, as priority targets to replace the departed Jose Enrique. Aly Cissokho - Lyon left-back However, it would appear that Mike Ashley's well known thriftiness is preventing any deals from being made.

Newcastle left-back target Erik Pieters will be on PSV Eindhoven's flight to Austria for their Europa League clash with SV Ried tomorrow night. Erik Pieters - in PSV squad for tomorrow's game As we reported earlier today it seems the £6M transfer fee is holding up the move for Pieters, and Mike Ashley seems to [.

Newcastle United are allegedly considering a move to take Wayne Bridge on loan if they fail in their attempts to sign Erik Pieters. This is one from the Daily Mail. They claim we'd consider paying £80k/week to bring Wayne Bridge to Newcastle on a season long loan if we don't manage to sign Erik Pieters.

The Daily Mail is reporting that Newcastle United may bring Wayne Bridge to Newcastle on loan, if they cannot sign a top left back outright before September. Wayne Bridge to Newcastle on loan? Newcastle are trying to sign Dutch International Erik Pieters, and if the news if to be believed he will cost £6M [.

News today is that PSV Eindhoven want £6M for their Dutch International left-back Erik Pieters. Erik Pieters - £6M and £30K/week not bad at all And the player's wage demands are said to be around £30K/week, which is less that Jose Enrique's £45K/week he was getting on Tyneside for four years, and of course [.

Reports in Paris today are suggesting Newcastle are set to move for Lyon defender Aly Cissokho. Aly Cissokho capped last year by France Newcastle are in the hunt for a new left back to replace Jose Enrique, after he finally left for Liverpool last Friday. And although Erik Pieters of PSV seems to be [.

Newcastle United have allegedly increased their bid for Erik Pieters and still have Nicklas Bendtner in their sights, and Derek Llambias confirms the need to add further players to the squad. Good morning. The Toon headlines are still pretty much dominated by the Joey Barton/Gervinho 'Slappergate' incident, which is beginning to make my Earl Grey [.

Alan Pardew was interviewed in today's Sunday Sun, and he seems upbeat about the chances of having one and maybe even two new players in, before the Sunderland game next Saturday. Erik Pieters Newcastle left back against Sunderland? It seems that Newcastle are indeed close to tying up Erik Pieters of PSV, and the [.

PSV's Erik Pieters has today talked about a potential move to Newcastle, but don't believe all the headlines you read he has not dismissed the move at all. Erik Pieters - in mourning for his grandmother Pieters is currently the Netherlands first-choice left-back, and has been identified by Newcastle as the full back to [.

Erik Pieters is looking all the more likely to join Newcastle United after his recent comments but the hunt for a new striker is looking a bit glum just now. It looks like PSV's Erik Pieters is one step closer to becoming our new left-back as PSV boss Fred Rutten is almost conceding defeat in [...]

We felt upbeat about things when Gabriel Obertan signed for Newcastle earlier this week, and felt almost the opposite yesterday as Jose Enrique left for Liverpool. Erik Pieters bring him in quickly But life goes on, and so does Newcastle, and hopefully Newcastle can now bring in Erik Pieters from PSV quickly, and then [.

We felt upbeat about things when Gabriel Obertan signed for Newcastle earlier this week, and felt almost the opposite yesterday as Jose Enrique left for Liverpool. Erik Pieters bring him in quickly But life goes on, and so does Newcastle, and hopefully Newcastle can now bring in Erik Pieters from PSV quickly, and then [.

It seems that Newcastle are not going to be caught short-handed again, as they were when they sold Andy Carroll to Liverpool on the last day of the January transfer window, and didn't have time to bring in a replacement. Erik Pieters - would be great buy for Newcastle The news today is that Newcastle [.

We're not sure the Newcastle club will be too pleased that their Dutch International goalkeeper Tim Krul has told the Dutch press that Newcastle are interested in PSV left back Erik Pieters. Tim Krul Pieters coming and Enrique going And while Erik Pieters was due to join the Dutch squad for their game against [.