Newcastle United gossip: Toon consider surprise move for Liverpool star, Steve Bruce eyes Chelsea loan deal
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Steve Bruce is preparing for what he hopes is a busy couple of months – with a number of ins and outs touted.
Here is the latest gossip surrounding the Magpies:
Nat Phillips ‘considered’ by Newcastle
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips has reportedly emerged as a target for Newcastle United and Burnley.
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Hide AdThe 24-year-old unexpectedly played 17 times in the Premier League last season following long-term injuries to Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.
However, with those players set to return in August onwards, Phillips is set to drop down the pecking order.
According to The Sun, Steve Bruce and Sean Dyche are monitoring his situation with a view to launching a possible swoop.
Toon ‘enquire’ about Portuguese full-back
Newcastle are among three English clubs to enquire about Benfica’s £13m-rated full-back Nuno Tavares, reports in Portugal say.
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Hide AdTavares, 21, was subject of strong interest from Napoli, however Gennaro Gattuso’s departure as manager has delayed a move from happening.
His release clause stands at £88million but the Portuguese club are willing to negotiate a significantly reduced fee.
Indeed, O Jogo claims Newcastle, Brighton and Southampton have shown an interest in signing Tavares.
The rest of the Newcastle transfer rumours
The Magpies are keen on Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno but face competition from West Ham and Jose Mourinho's Roma. (Calciomercato)
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Hide AdSteve Bruce will attempt to sign either Billy Gilmour or Tammy Abraham on loan from Chelsea this summer, with the former viewed as the most likely. (Northern Echo)
Ozan Kabak, who almost joined Newcastle in January before Liverpool swooped in, will demand 80,000-a-week in wages to return to the Premier League. (The Sun)
Huddersfield Town are preparing a move for Christian Atsu when he becomes a free agent this summer. The Ghanian made 121 appearances during his five years on Tyneside. (Sports World Ghana)
Dwight Gayle is set to become a target for former club West Bromwich Albion this summer – if Chris Wilder takes the hot seat at the Hawthorns. (Daily Mirror)