Newcastle United 'agree fee' to sign fan favourite, Ancelotti lined up, and more

Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Jetro Willems from German side Eintracht Frankfurt.

According to the Northern Echo, an €11m fee has been agreed to bring the full-back to St James’ Park on permanent basis.

Willems has impressed this season, including with a fantastic goal for the Magpies against Liverpool in the game at Anfield.

Steve Bruce is clearly a big fan of Willems, and will be happy to add the Dutchman to the squad on a permanent basis.

Some outgoings have been tipped in the January transfer window, with forward Dwight Gayle consistently linked with a move to the Championship.

Bruce has said that it would take a big fee for Newcastle to allow Gayle to leave, though.

The rest of today’s headlines:

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all regularly been ‘sounding out’ the agent of Brazilian star Neymar, in view of a potential transfer from PSG. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal are interested in speaking to Carlo Ancelloti in regards to their vacant manager role, after the Italian was sacked from Napoli, despite a 4-0 win in the Champions League. (Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, other reports claim that Ancelloti is NOT on the radar of Arsenal. (The Athletic)

Some believe that Goodison Park is a more likely destination for Ancelloti than The Emirates, as he is said to be the top choice to replace Marco Silva. (The Telegraph)

Manchester City may focus their search for a defender on Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti, who has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp. (L’Equipe)

Former Manchester United and Inter Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic could make a shock return to the Premier League - the Swede has reportedly been offered a bumper contract by Everton. (Daily Express)

In-form Wolves striker Raul Jimenez apparently fancies a move to La Liga, and would like to play for a bigger club. (Daily Mail)