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After five defeats in six, they had dropped to 13th in the table amid fears of them missing out on a European-placed finish. But Eddie Howe and his players responded valiantly.

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: The move will mark the first significant infrastructural investment of the Saudi-led ownership, more than four years after their takeover from Mike Ashley.

CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: It was close to 6pm, three hours after kick off, when Aaron Ramsdale saved from Bafode Diakite to climax an 18-kick shootout following a 3-3 draw.

What should we expect from Newcastle in the transfer market this month? Here, our chief football reporter CRAIG HOPE brings you the latest from inside St James' Park

CRAIG HOPE: This was the derby Newcastle had wanted for so long - yet now it's here, it bears little resemblance to the one advertised in the pre-season brochure.

CRAIG HOPE: Man City are known to have done extensive scouting on Livramento and an approach is expected in 2026.

CRAIG HOPE AT BAYARENA: Different competition, different country, same problem. Give Newcastle a lead and they will surrender territory, possession and, with it, their winning position.

Nick Pope is not in the Newcastle squad following a poor recent run of form and howler against Marseille, with the stopper injured for his side's clash against Everton. 

There was a time when Mikel Arteta was at pains to insist that David Raya was not, in fact, his No1 goalkeeper. That has all changed.

The October international break has come to a close but that has not stopped some footballers from enjoying some downtime before returning to domestic action.

CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Another pre-season game and a fifth without a win for Newcastle. These results aren't important, say the majority.

Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling is reportedly training away from his team-mates amid the uncertainty over his future on the south coast.

The former Arsenal shot-stopper, 27, emerged as a top target after the Magpies missed out on James Trafford, who instead opted to rejoin Manchester City from Burnley.

The 31-year old joined Newcastle from Nottingham Forest last summer in a deal worth £20million with Elliot Anderson heading in the opposite direction for £35m.

Should he sign for the Magpies, it would see him serve as a direct replacement or provide competition to current No.1 Nick Pope, who has been linked with a move to Leeds United.

Ramsdale married Georgina Irwin, who was pregnant at the time, at a London registry office in June 2023, with the former England star taking to Instagram to reveal he'd tied the knot.

It leaves a giant hole in United's academy setup, already reeling from the losses of its Under 18s head coach and Under 21s assistant. Cox, though, will be the biggest loss of all.

We put out the call for your questions on all things transfers, and here our West Ham expert JAMES SHARPE reveals everything you need to know.

Leeds are back in the big time and desperate to break the promotion curse of the last two seasons, where every Championship side that goes up must come down.

Tyler Dibling is doing his best to block out talk of a £100million move to Manchester United - but Southampton team-mate Aaron Ramsdale isn't making it easy.

Onana was dropped for United's heavy defeat by Newcastle on Sunday but his deputy Bayindir was criticised for his shaky stand-in performance.

West Ham reportedly want to bring in a £20million-rated Liverpool star this summer, and are especially keen on getting a deal over the line if they are able to secure a loan move for their target.

KIERAN GILL AT ST MARY'S: The good news for Southampton is 30 games in, they are finally on double digits in points. The bad news is they still trail that risible record of 11 set by Derby County.

Tuchel had named a 26-man squad for the Three Lions' World Cup qualifiers at Wembley, when the German will look to get his tenure as England boss off to the perfect start.

Southampton keeper Aaron Ramsdale remains an option for Thomas Tuchel as the England coach faces up to goalkeeping selection issues ahead of his first squad announcement.

A Southampton fan's mum was hilariously booed in the hospitality suite at St Mary's after correctly predicting the Saints' 5-0 loss to Brentford and collecting her prize from Adam Armstrong.

Aaron Ramsdale was seen wearing a special pair of gloves after he returned to the Southampton starting XI following  his finger operation.

In the second-half, with the score locked at 1-1, Southampton thought they had taken the lead through Cameron Archer after he poked home from close range.

Ramsdale, 26, had been settling into life at Southampton after leaving Arsenal in the summer, though the club are bottom of the Premier League. He suffered a fractured finger recently.

JOE BERNSTEIN: Aaron Ramsdale's inspired showing propelled the Saints off the bottom with their first Premier League win, Adam Armstrong scoring the winner in the 85th minute.

After netting the decisive goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Southampton , Erling Haaland will be disappointed not have significantly added to his season tally.

Ramsdale made an emotional return to his former club on Saturday when he turned out for Southampton in their Premier League game at Arsenal. He was in tears during the warm-up.

ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Arsenal fought back from behind to beat Southampton and stay within touching distance of the Premier League top spot at the Emirates.

The goalkeeper joined the Saints on a permanent £25million deal during the summer, bringing his three-year stay in north London to an end after he found himself behind preferred No1 David Raya.

ISAAN KHAN: The goalkeeper left the Gunners over the summer in a four-year deal worth up to £25million, having largely occupied the bench after losing his starting spot to David Raya.

Arteta and his men have made it no secret that this season's aim is to win the Premier League title, but he has played down talk of a possible three-way battle between Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool.

The Ramsdale-Raya situation was one of the major talking points over the first few months of the 20-23-24 campaign following the Spaniard's arrival from Brentford.

Arsenal have signed Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on loan to offer backup to current No 1 David Raya. 

Ramsdale will join the south coast club in an initial £18million deal, with Southampton set to pay an additional £7m in add-ons. He has also signed a four-year deal to stay at St Mary's.

SIMON JONES: Southampton agreed a deal to sign Ramsdale earlier this week with Mikel Arteta 's side subsequently resuming talks to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol.

SIMON JONES: Ramsdale will join Southampton today in a deal worth £25million after undergoing a medical on Thursday night.

Some fans even called on the Football Association to 'give the former U21s coach the job permanently', with Rio Ferdinand praising his decision to call-up midfielder Angel Gomes.

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The fee for Ramsdale is £18million, another £1m if Saints stay up and a further £6m in performance-related add-ons. Arsenal have informed Ramsdale that he can leave.

Southampton initially wanted to strike a deal that included an option to buy Ramsdale. But Arsenal have been pushing for the deal to include an obligation for the Saints to make the deal permanent.

Southampton are considering their options after seeing a deal for Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow collapse following his medical.

The England international has fallen down the pecking order at Selhurst Park since the arrival of Oliver Glasner , with Dean Henderson taking his No 1 jersey and spot in the side.

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Ramsdale, 26, has made 89 appearances for Arsenal since joining from Sheffield United in 2021 for an initial £24million fee but lost his place in the starting eleven to David Raya last season.

The Spaniard was not included in Enzo Maresca's plans after it was previously revealed that he is training separately from the Blues' first-team stars.

SIMON JONES: Wolves have also made an approach for Ramsdale , submitting a loan offer with an option to buy. Arsenal previously rejected a loan proposal from Ajax for Ramsdale.

SIMON JONES: The Gunners rejected a loan proposal from Ajax for Ramsdale earlier this month but have still lined up Espanyol's Joan Garcia as his possible replacement.

SIMON JONES: David Raya has long established himself as the No 1 shot stopper at the Emirates under Mikel Arteta, displacing Ramsdale last season after joining on loan from Brentford.

The Three Lions were so close to glory at the tournament in Germany this summer, before they narrowly lost 2-1 to Spain in the final in Berlin on Sunday, July 14.

CHRIS WHEELER REPORTING FROM LA: England fans may live to regret their part in Gareth Southgate's resignation, according to one player with a unique role in the Euro 2024 camp.

RICHARD GIBSON: Ollie Pope thanked 'lucky charm' Aaron Ramsdale after the England and Arsenal goalkeeper witnessed his sixth Test hundred from the stands at Trent Bridge.

The England and Arsenal goalkeeper is a cricket fan but it was still a shock to see him briefly on co-commentary duties just four days after the Euro 2024 final.

Arsenal will be sending a bolstered squad for their US pre-season tour - but without their England stars.

England's 2-1 defeat by Spain added yet another traumatic tournament loss into English football history. Here, Mail Sport judges which players will survive to the 2026 squad.

ENGLAND 1-2 SPAIN - OLIVER HOLT AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: When the final whistle went, his players fell to the turf in despair. Southgate put his hands on his hips to compose himself.

Aaron Ramsdale is earning the respect of fans as he opens up about what it's been like as England's number two goalkeeper.

Piers Morgan has called for Ivan Toney to start England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands after footage emerged of the striker scoring a stunning volley in training.

ISAAN KHAN: The Spaniard, who was on loan last season, made 41 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions and kept 20 clean sheets.

Some sections of Arsenal and England supporters have hilariously called on Aaron Ramsdale to be deployed as a striker at Euro 2024 after footage of his shooting ability resurfaced.

Things turned sour for the Englishman last season as Mikel Arteta decided to sign David Raya from Brentford with the Spanish stopper quickly taking the No 1 spot.

England fans have blasted goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after Iceland opened the scoring in their final friendly before Euro 2024.

Arsenal stars are enjoying their time off the turf with their families following disappointment on the final day of the Premier League earlier this month.

CRAIG HOPE AND JACK GAUGHAN: Mail Sport understands the Trafford is seen as a player who could rival their current No.1 rather than come in as a replacement.

Sporting a thick black beard and fuzzy wig, Ramsdale's comical attempt to copy the iconic look of Harry Potter character Hagrid was a resounding success.

This culminated in the forward being omitted from Southgate's preliminary 33-man England group that was announced on Tuesday.

IAN HERBERT: He became the director and curator of that moment, taking over the microphone to relate to supporters that his way had been the right way all along.

JOE BERNSTEIN: A mixture of injuries and being dropped account for nearly half the players Southgate is taking to Germany, for their respective clubs at the weekend.

While the club soared to second with 89 points, their second-best tally ever in the Premier League, there was one evening to forget for the player.

IF there's any justice in the world, Jack Butland will be named in Gareth Southgate's England squad on Tuesday and secure himself a place on the plane to Germany for the Euros.

The England international has been forced to watch on from the sidelines this season, having been usurped as the Gunners' No1 by David Raya.

Since Mikel Arteta was appointed as Unai Emery's successor in December of 2019, he has made significant changes to Arsenal, with more expected to take place this summer.

SAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Nearly nine months have passed since Mikel Arteta made that bizarre argument regarding his goalkeepers.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: Arteta decided to bring in David Raya (pictured), who was signed on loan from Brentford and he has since played in every Premier League game bar two.

The England international has fallen out of favour at the Emirates this season having been the club's first choice since joining the Gunners in 2021.