Hatem Ben Arfa

Newcastle United have been in talks with representatives for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, which means the Saint-Etienne striker could still be in the plans.

The newly promoted French side is looking to throw cash around this summer. Newcastle's Ben Arfa seems to be in their sights.

They faced a rocky road to victory, but Newcastle have secured their Premier League future with a victory.

Needing 3 points, Newcastle United traveled to London (where they have struggled tremendously in recent times) to drag themselves out of the Relegation scrap. In these situations, it's rarely a HOW question, but an IF question... the answer was yes.

Alan Pardew believes Saturday's 0-0 draw with West Ham proved Newcastle fighting spirit and determination.

Newcastle United Football Club have spent the best part of the last 48 hours taking various media outlets to task. Why bother now? (Sub-plot: Maybe I can get them to react to me?!)

Hatem Ben Arfa could return from his hamstring injury as early as Sunday, giving Alan Pardew a much-needed goal-scoring threat.

Howay the lads!

You expect to see silly rumors in January and in the month leading up to the re-opening of the transfer window at the end of the Premier League season. You hope not to see them in February - and not as silly as this one.

As in players in offense, not like that would offend you. Unless you get offended that the rumors persist in being in strikers and wingers, not center backs.