The Crystal Palace defender was heavily chased by the Magpies in the summer transfer window last summer.Eddie Howe’s side made four offers to sign the England international defender but failed to

From Newcastle ending their nearly six-decade trophy drought to Barcelona's comeback for the ages at Atletico Madrid, it was another brilliant weekend across Europe. Gab Marcotti has what you need to know.

The EFL's chief executive officer, Trevor Birch, said: "The attendance and viewership numbers for Sunday's final demonstrate the continued popularity of the Carabao Cup, and the value the competition holds in the football calendar for supporters up and down the country and across the world.