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Newcastle United are just days away from their crucial Premier League fixture at home to Everton. Eddie Howe's side will be looking to seal their place in next season's Champions
League in Sunday's game at St James' Park. Newcastle know that three points against the Toffees will secure a top-five finish and a return to Europe's elite competition. The
Magpies have enjoyed a positive campaign, with their Carabao Cup triumph a notable highlight. Howe's men will now be hoping to end the season on a high when they host an Everton side
who have nothing to play for this weekend. Below are some of the latest Newcastle headlines as well as a view on each one... CENTRE-BACK 'CONTACTED' Newcastle have contacted AC
Milan over a possible move for centre-back Malick Thiaw, it is claimed. _TBR Football_ claims that the Magpies are one of several sides showing interest with Premier League rivals Tottenham
Hotspur among the other clubs credited with an interest in signing him. Thiaw, who is reported to be available for a fee close to £25million, was strongly linked with a move to St. James’
Park last summer, with Newcastle said to be in ‘active contact’ with the player’s agent. When asked about the player, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “There’s no updates on that. “I’m always
reluctant to comment on these things, but he’s a player I know about, of course I do, from our games in the Champions League against Milan and yeah, he’s a very good player, but that’s it.”
CHRONICLELIVE SAYS: _"Thiaw would be an excellent signing for Newcastle if they can get him for the £25m price that is being quoted. With the Magpies in need of reinforcements in that
area, it's a no-brainer." _ MERSON'S TITLE VERDICT Pundit and former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson does not believe Newcastle will be Premier League title contenders next
season. “There are three teams that can win the Premier League next season,” he said on Sky Sports News. “That will be Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City. They will be the three teams. I do not
see anyone else challenging. “Villa, Chelsea and Newcastle will be challenging for the other [European] places, in my opinion. That is it.” CHRONICLELIVE SAYS:_ "If Newcastle can add
greater numbers to their squad this summer, there is no reason they cannot be title contenders next term. Liverpool and Arsenal would be ahead of them in the list of favourites, but it
wouldn't surprise me to see the Magpies ahead of Manchester City, who will need to rebuild their team after a difficult season." _ HOW TO FOLLOW OUR NUFC WHATSAPP CHANNEL Did you
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