Newcastle United transfer rumours: Magpies leading race to sign Leeds United ace, Liverpool in pursuit of Toon target
Here are the best of today’s Premier League transfer rumours.
Newcastle United are back in action for their final game of the season this weekend.
The Magpies will travel to Lancashire as they face Burnley, in what is their opponent’s biggest game of the season.
Eddie Howe’s side will be eager to end the campaign on a high after their brilliant 2-0 win over Arsenal earlier this week, while the Clarets could be relegated if they lose on Sunday.
Newcastle have won three of the previous four meetings with Burnley, failing to win in only a League Cup tie in August.
The reverse fixture ended 1-0 thanks to a first half goal from Callum Wilson - their first win of the season after a difficult start.
Here are today’s transfer rumours...
Eddie Howe’s side will be eager to end the campaign on a high after their brilliant 2-0 win over Arsenal earlier this week, while the Clarets could be relegated if they lose on Sunday.
5. West Ham target €10m winger
West Ham are interested in signing Wolfsburg's Josip Brekalo who could be available for €10 million this summer. The Croatia international has scored seven goals in Serie A whilst on loan at Torino this season. (Calciomercato)
6. Man City eye swoop for Seagulls summer signing
Manchester City are reportedly targeting a summer move for Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Marc Cucurella. The Spaniard joined the Seagulls in a £15 million move in the summer. (Daily Mail)
7. Magpies leading race to sign Whites ace
Newcastle United are reportedly in pole position to sign Kalvin Phillips this summer, with Aston Villa behind them in the race. It is thought that the midfielder's release clause will cost around £30 million. (Football Insider)
8. Clarets star's release clause revealed
It was been reported that Burnley's Maxwel Cornet has a release clause in his contract that will allow him to leave for £17.5 million should they be relegated. The Clarets paid £13.5m for the Ivorian last summer. (The Athletic)