Fresh TWIST in Newcastle United takeover saga as Magpies battle Leeds United and Aston Villa for striker - gossip
By Joel Sked
Published 8th Aug 2020, 09:14 GMT
Updated 8th Aug 2020, 13:02 GMT
All the latest news, transfer speculation and more involving Newcastle United and the Premier League
Newcastle United are one of those clubs where it is never quiet. It may be the close season but the lack of on-field action doesn’t mean nothing will happen off it. A fresh twist in the club’s potential takeover arose on Friday, while the club continue to be linked with players.
It is never quiet ate Newcastle United - all the latest from the club and around the Premier League. Picture: Getty
One thing is for sure, between now, start of the league season in September and the close of the transfer window in October it is going to be fascinating and frustrating in equal measure.
As ever, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the top-flight – so scroll and click through the pages to see the latest news and gossip from around the web:
Philippe Coutinho was reportedly at Arsenal’s training ground on Friday to discuss a shock move from Barcelona. The Brazilian has struggled since leaving Liverpool to really kick on and spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich. He has also been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester and Newcastle. (Express)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has issued a plea to star midfielder Thiago Alcantara to stay at the club amidst speculation with a link away. Liverpool are favourites to sign the 29-year-old who has entered the final year of his contract. (Mirror)
Kasper Schmeichel has emerged a target for Chelsea this summer to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Leicester City ace would prefer a move to Manchester United, following in his dad’s footsteps. The Red Devils, however, are keeping tabs on Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret as a replacement for David de Gea. (Transfer window podcast)
