RAFA Benitez’ reluctance to work away from Europe’s top leagues will be tested by the mega-bucks job offer he’s received from Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang.

Good luck to Freddie Woodman and the Young Lions as @England face France in their #U21EURO opener this evening (kick-off 8pm BST). #NUFC https://t.co/HpmwXtysRv

⏮ BACK IN TYNE: As Newcastle United begin their 2019/20 @premierleague campaign against @Arsenal on Sunday, August 11th (kick-off 2pm BST), we take a look at the Magpies' most memorable wins on the opening day of the season. nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/rzIgqlqsEi

RT @premierleague: 5️⃣4️⃣ #PL appearances 2️⃣9️⃣ goals #OnThisDay in 2011, @NUFC signed Demba Ba https://t.co/CcG5uaSZAR

Miguel Almirón was heavily involved in Paraguay's eventful 2-2 draw against Qatar during their opening #CopaAmerica Group B clash. Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/fnQV4ijFZl

A young Newcastle United side will compete in the Checkatrade Trophy for a third successive season in 2019/20. nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/oCyENqI2nZ

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly still pursuing Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff but a deal will not happen until Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dealt with his priority positions at the club.

ICYMI: Newcastle United's 2019/20 @premierleague fixtures were announced this morning, with @Arsenal coming to St. James' Park on the opening weekend. Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/F5ZBYeRLu7

NEWCASTLE boss Rafa Benitez reportedly attempted to hijack Inter Milan’s move to sign Sochaux midfielder Lucien Agoume - but it was all in vain.

The fixtures for United's 2019/20 @premierleague campaign were announced this morning - but what was your favourite moment of last season? Here's what the players thought... nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest… #NUFC https://t.co/EzLAU5wrmc

Fixtures have been announced for the 2019/20 @premierleague campaign and supporters can now renew their season ticket. nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/hLJds0nn6t

Sean Longstaff says he's looking forward to the challenge ahead after Newcastle United's fixtures for the 2019/20 @premierleague season were revealed on Thursday morning. nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/96ayyx4IwE

Newcastle United will be hoping to get their 2019/20 @premierleague campaign off to a flying start against @Arsenal with a first opening weekend win in seven years - and the last one came at St. James' Park against North London opposition... nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/DRt1xIBZv7

Newcastle kicked off the 2011/12 season with a home game against @Arsenal at @StJamesParkNE1. The sides drew 0-0 and United went on to finish fifth in the @premierleague, qualifying for the Europa League. Match report: nufc.co.uk/matches/first-… #NUFC https://t.co/e3LRyxUUOY

See you at Carrow Road in August, @TimKrul! #NUFC twitter.com/TimKrul/status…

Newcastle United's 2019/20 @premierleague fixtures have been announced. Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/w5KiQztzKV

Newcastle United's fixtures for the 2019/20 @premierleague season will be announced in half an hour! You'll see them right here, and at nufc.co.uk, at 9am (BST). Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/HX2QEh6zyN

It's been seven years since United won on the opening day of a campaign, but the Magpies have a good record in their first home game of the season during their time in the @premierleague, winning ten and drawing seven of their 24 outings. Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/SkGrE34RBD

Who will the Magpies face on the opening day of the season? Paul Dummett says he and his team-mates can't wait to find out. United's 2019/20 @premierleague fixtures will be announced here and at nufc.co.uk at 9am (BST). Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/GuB3wtYFmf

Good morning! Newcastle United's fixtures for the 2019/20 @premierleague season will be announced today. You'll see them here, and at nufc.co.uk, at 9am (BST). Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/diO01uGYnA

JOSE MOURINHO will be open to taking over at Newcastle if they are successfully bought out by Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed.

"It's a bit of mental battle with yourself and there's good days and bad days, so it's about staying as level-headed as you can and what will happen will happen." #NUFC nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne…

Congratulations to @AaronHughes18 on a fine career The @NorthernIreland international has announced his retirement at the age of 39. He made 279 appearances for Newcastle United, with his senior debut coming as a teenager against @FCBarcelona in the Camp Nou in 1997. #NUFC https://t.co/dDW5JbUbNU

Paul Dummett says he and the rest of the Newcastle United players are looking forward to seeing the fixture list for the 2019/20 @premierleague season, which will be announced tomorrow at 9am (BST). Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/bbq3CDnoem

RT @fun88eng: The Premier League fixture list is released tomorrow. So, tell us who and where @NUFC will play on the first day of the 2019/…

Newcastle United's fixtures for the 2019/20 @premierleague season will be announced on Thursday at 9am BST. nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/mmq7GRPreV

Martin Dúbravka helped Slovakia to a second 5-1 victory in succession on Tuesday as they thrashed Azerbaijan in their European Championship qualifier. nufc.co.uk/news/latest-ne… #NUFC https://t.co/Of1Ktd7vAR

NEWCASTLE UNITED have been urged to stick with Rafael Benitez at the helm, despite claims Jose Mourinho is ready to replace him.

Good luck, Willo! #NUFC twitter.com/GatesheadFC/st…

Here's a reminder of how Newcastle United - leading 3-0 from the first leg at St. James' Park - won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in Budapest on this day 50 years ago... Bob Moncur (48'), Ben Arentoft (52') and Alan Foggon (74') got the goals against Újpest Dózsa. #NUFC https://t.co/SNAMRu0E5K

European Championship Qualifying: Florian Thauvin (45'+1') Andorra 0-3 France

"They came out wearing tights and socks on their hands!" The conditions played a part as Newcastle United demolished Vitória Setúbal 5-1 in the quarter finals on their way to winning the Fairs Cup in 1969. Read @FrankClarkFC's memories: nufc.co.uk/news/features/… #NUFC https://t.co/Z0c1iY3jLf

We've been sharing memories of our famous #FairsCup victory 50 years ago today. The legendary Wyn Davies was a big part of United's European success. Here are his reflections on the Magpies' quarter-final tie against Vitória Setúbal... nufc.co.uk/news/features/… #NUFC https://t.co/29vEuFXs6N

As we continue to mark the 50 year anniversary of Newcastle United's Inter-Cities Fairs Cup triumph, here are goalkeeper Willie McFaul's memories of the first leg of a hard-fought semi-final against @RangersFC... nufc.co.uk/news/features/… #NUFC https://t.co/15LPxRjliu

Newcastle United saw off @RangersFC at St. James' Park to progress to the final of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, which they won on this day 50 years ago. Here, Jim Scott recalls his memories of that semi-final success... nufc.co.uk/news/features/… #NUFC https://t.co/kfAJQbDvRb

Alan Foggon - then a teenager - scored in the second leg of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final on this day 50 years ago. Here, he talks about the first leg success against Újpest Dózsa which set up that memorable night in Budapest. nufc.co.uk/news/features/… #NUFC https://t.co/t2kuFN2PIv

In April, #NUFC legends Bob Moncur, Alan Foggon, Keith Dyson and John Craggs visited Hungary, as part of @ujpestfc1885's 50-year anniversary celebrations of their Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final clash against the Magpies. Read more: nufc.co.uk/news/features/… https://t.co/0pDoxvJ7eM

"What an adventure, what an end to the season, what a team and what memories we will keep forever." Defender John Craggs recalls United's amazing run - and the thrilling two-legged final - 50 years on from #NUFC winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. nufc.co.uk/news/features/… https://t.co/jJ46JEFxuo

RT @NU_Foundation: END OF SEASON EBAY AUCTION: Week 3 of our eBay auction kicks off tonight at 7pm - don't miss the chance to grab some @NU…

Leading 3-0 from the first leg at St. James' Park, here's how Newcastle saw off a fightback from Újpest Dozsa in Budapest to lift the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup on this day 50 years ago... #NUFC https://t.co/QPiz2soyNJ