Newcastle United midfielder Vurnon Anita has admitted communication was a major problem in the team’s dressing room last season but says summer English lessons have already started to pay off for Alan Pardew’s squad. The Newcastle boss insisted his French-speaking players take up intensive language lessons to overcome the difficulties which were exposed in the closing stages of last...Full Story »

Newcastle have completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Vurnon Anita for £6.7million. The 23-year-old Holland international has signed a five-year deal at the Sport Direct Arena. The Dutchman can play in defence but has been brought in primarily to operate in central midfield and he is confident he can enjoy success with the Magpies. 'I won almost everything in Holland so the step was ...Full Story »

Newcastle have reached agreement with Ajax over a £6.2million deal for Dutch international Vurnon Anita. Sportsmail were first to reveal the Toon's interest in Anita, 23, who can play left-back or in midfield, when a £5m bid was turned down in July. At the time, the player's agent said: 'There is serious interest from Newcastle. A move to the Premier League is so tempting for him. W...Full Story »

OFFER ... Vurnon Anita NEWCASTLE risk losing out on Dutch international Vurnon Anita — with Ajax offering the midfielder a bumper new deal. Toon boss Alan Pardew is ready to make an increased £7.5m bid for the 23-year-old. But Ajax director of football Marc Overmars said: “We don’t want to lose Vurnon.”Full Story »

SUNDERLAND have kick-started a Tyne-Wear transfer tussle by joining the hunt for Ajax star Vurnon Anita, according to sources in Holland. Newcastle United have already had a bid of around £4-5 million for the 23-year-old rejected. The Amsterdam outfit are understood to be demanding double that figure. However, after Ellis Short last week targeted a top-10 Premier League finish next sea...Full Story »

MONEY TO VURN ... Toon must double bid for Vurnon Anita ALAN PARDEW has been told to double his £4million bid for Ajax midfielder Vurnon Anita — or forget it. The Dutch champions have wasted no time in rejecting the Newcastle chief’s opening offer for the midfielder. Ajax manager Ronald De Boer values Anita, 23, who has three Holland caps, at £8m and will not sell for le...Full Story »