Mark Douglas

There is no going back for Newcastle United. That is the unified message from a club that has just overseen one of the biggest summers of change in its history. Future seasons may see fewer incomings, but the “buy young, sell high” strategy? That is here ... See more

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’s father Robert was renowned as a skilled poker player and those talents appeared to have passed down to his son. The Sunderland owner’s key role in the Malick Fofana saga – flying to Lyon to personally pitch the Black Cats’ ambitious ... See more

Newcastle United are set to land top attacking target Matias Fernandez-Pardo in a deal worth £51million as they remain ‘active’ to further recruitment possibilities before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The Magpies have agreed a deal with Lille for long-ter... See more

It is a desperately unfamiliar feeling for Manchester City at this time of year. A week is left in the summer transfer window and City director of football Hugo Viana – in the words of one Premier League executive – is “expecting a fun few days”. Quite ho... See more

Newcastle United’s owners the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) believes the club is now valued at £2bn and remains “steadfast and committed” with plans to have “spades in the ground” on a new stadium project by 2030. It has been a summer of change at St... See more