Newcastle have passed up the chance to sign Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, with the Japan international offered to clubs for around £50m. The Mail report that United were one of the clubs contacted, but the pricetag ruled him out of a January move to Tyneside.

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Vitor Pereira's men have much bigger fish to fry in the top flight, though, as after former head coach Nuno Espirito Santo masterminded a 3-0 win for surprise package Nottingham Forest on January 6, 17th-placed Wolves are only above the relegation zone on goal difference at the time of writing.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

It's an intriguing English Premier League clash at St. James' Park today, as Eddie Howe's top-four-chasing Newcastle face Vitor Pereira's Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park. It's been a good week for the hosts,

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Newcastle are looking to keep up their fine form on Wednesday night when they host struggling Wolves at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side have won their last five league matches and eight in all competitions,