Newcastle United ‘activate’ £30m transfer clause of Man Utd target after St James’ Park ‘audition’
Newcastle United moved third in the Premier League table with victory over Ipswich Town at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
Newcastle United led at the break after a feisty first-half which saw numerous VAR interventions and a red card. The latest of those interventions by technology came as the Magpies were awarded a penalty following a foul on Jacob Murphy – one Alexander Isak coolly dispatched to put his side ahead.
Dan Burn’s second goal of the season, and his first in the Premier League following a strike in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, gave his side a two goal lead – one they never looked like relinquishing against their depleted opponents. Will Osula’s late header was simply the icing on the cake.
Chelsea’s win at Everton in the day’s earlier game meant a win for Eddie Howe’s side was crucial to continue their momentum in the race for Champions League qualification as they ended the day third in the table and five points above Aston Villa, with just four games of the season left to play.
Newcastle United ‘activate’ transfer clause
The Magpies’ win over Ipswich Town on Saturday not only condemned their opponents to relegation, but also activated a release clause in Liam Delap’s contract – one they could exploit when the summer window opens. That clause, which became active as soon as Michael Salisbury blew his full-time whistle to bring proceedings at St James’ Park to an end, means Delap can leave Portman Road for just £30m this summer.
