BREAKING: Former Newcastle United and Fulham striker suffers for chronic heart issues

Aleksandar Mitrovic, a former Newcastle United and Fulham striker, is currently undergoing medical examinations for an irregular heartbeat. He was withdrawn from training with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.

During his three-year tenure at St James Park, the Serbian international scored 17 goals in 72 appearances. However, he became a more consistent goalscorer after joining Fulham on an initial loan in January 2018.. Mitrovic scored 111 goals in 206 appearances for the Cottagers after the loan agreement was converted into a permanent £20m transfer at the conclusion of the same season.

Mitrovic followed a number of big-name talents to the Gulf State, and Fulham was tempted by a reported £45m offer from Al-Hilal during the summer of 2023. The former Magpies striker has already scored 21 goals in 25 games during the current campaign and assisted his new club in winning the Pro League title last season. Mitrovic, who scored in a 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha on Friday night, was subsequently required to undergo medical tests for an irregular heartbeat and is presently under observation.

The medical staff has determined that Aleksandar Mitrovic will be rested from Sunday’s training session as a result of experiencing fatigue and arrhythmias, according to a statement issued by the Pro League club. His condition will be consistently monitored by specialists, ensuring that he is accurately observed.

Al-Hilal will resume their AFC Champions League last-16 second leg against Pakhtakor of the Uzbekistan Super League on Tuesday. Mitrovic’s team enters the match with the objective of reversing a one-goal deficit from the first leg.

Newcastle United’s transfer targets have been updated.

Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, has provided an update on the destiny of Dean Huijsen and Antoine Semenyo, who are reportedly targets of Newcastle United.

As the Magpies prepare for a significant summer in the transfer market, it is believed that the Bournemouth tandem are both being considered by the hierarchy. In the recent past, both Huijsen and Semenyo have been strongly associated with potential transfers to St James Park. Additionally, their exceptional performances for the Cherries this season have captivated the attention of numerous other Premier League clubs.

Nevertheless, Romano, as reported by GiveMeSport, anticipates that Bournemouth will ‘try to fight to keep’ Semenyo and has cautioned that the Vitality Stadium club will not sell three or four of their top players during the close-season. He stated, “Many Bournemouth players, including Kerkez, Huijsen, and Semenyo, are generating interest; however, I suspect that they will not sell three to four players.” Semenyo has the potential to depart, as there is interest in him; however, it is not a certainty at this time, as the club will make an effort to retain him.

Magpies’ semi-final matchup generates enthusiasm among non-league neighbours
The Newcastle United Under-21s will be hoping to secure a spot in the Northumberland Senior Cup Final when they visit Heaton Stannington, a club in the Northern Premier League East Division, on Tuesday night.

This season, the hosts are participating in the fourth tier of the non-league competition for the first time in their history, having achieved promotion through the Northern League play-offs in May. Management team Dean Nicholson and Andy McBride will have the opportunity to create additional history at “The Stan” during their home match against the Magpies’ youth team on Tuesday night. They will be striving to cause an upset and reach their first Senior Cup Final since 1980.

Nicholson, a lifelong supporter of the Magpies, characterised the match as “a phenomenal opportunity” and is eager to confront the Magpies’ second team.

He stated, “It’s a significant evening, a significant night for everyone,” following the 2-1 home loss to Grimsby Borough on Saturday. It is a premier event that includes the number of tickets that have been sold. I am uncertain about the anticipated attendance, but I am confident that we have already sold well over four figures. It is substantial as a club. For days such as Tuesday, all of the participants in that area participate in non-league football. At present, it does not appear to be a welcome diversion (following Saturday’s defeat); however, we will all be involved at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and it presents another significant opportunity to advance to the club’s final. I have visited St James Park as a fan multiple times, but I have never been in the dugout or on the pitch as a manager. Nevertheless, we will give it our all, and if we succeed, I will retrieve my white suit.