Barcelona’s desperate ‘last minute’ attempt to stop Antonio Cordero joining Newcastle United
The future looks bright for Newcastle United.
This season, of course, has already been an historic one for Newcastle United after they ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic honour.
Champions League qualification is also possible and, at some point given the team’s form, has to be considered likely.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
| 2 |  Arsenal |
32 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 57 | 27 | 30 | 63 |
| 3 |  Nottingham Forest |
32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 51 | 38 | 13 | 57 |
| 4 |  Newcastle |
31 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 56 | 40 | 16 | 56 |
| 5 |  Manchester City |
32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 62 | 42 | 20 | 55 |
Clearly, much of what will happen this summer will depend on whether or not Eddie Howe’s side qualify for the Champions League.
Still, Newcastle insiders believe they can spend this summer after having come through the very worst of their PSR problems and it seems their recruitment plans have already started.
Exciting Malaga youngster Antonio Cordero has long been linked with a move to St James’ Park and a deal seemingly moved closer earlier this week.
While there is yet to be any official communication from the club at the time of writing, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Newcastle have signed Cordero.
Now, fresh insight from Spain has emerged.
