Newcastle United launch move for former Watford striker, 16-year-old wonderkid wanted at St James’ Park, and more

Newcastle United are back in action against Sheffield United on Thursday evening. The Newcastle hierarchy will have an eye on the January transfer window, and a couple of players have been linked with a winter move to St James’ Park. Check out today’s Premier League rumours below.

Newcastle United are among six clubs linked with a move for former Watford striker Odion Ighalo.

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Ighalo left Vicarage Road to play in the Chinese Super League, yet Teamtalk report that the Nigeria international is keen on a Premier League return.

Newcastle are one of the teams credited with an interest, with Oghalo keen on a January move.

In other news, Football Insider report that Newcastle are battling Everton to sign 16-year-old Portuguese winger Matchoi Bobo Djalo from Pacos de Ferreira.

The rest of today’s headlines:

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with former Valencia boss Marecelino, as they look to replace Unai Emery. (Various)

Spurs will listen to offers of less than £40m for Christian Eriksen, who is reportedly determined to leave the North London club. (London Evening Standard)

Any move for Rafa Bentiez would involve paying £20m in compensation to current club Dalian Yifang in China. West Ham have recently been linked with the Spaniard. (Daily Mail)

Mauricio Pochettino IS interested in the Manchester United job. (Manchester Evening News)

Spurs are interested in Norwich City youngster Ben Godfrey. (Football Insider)

Jose Mourinho reportedly never left the Lowry Hotel whilst Manchester United boss as he ‘can’t’ cook, clean or iron. (The Sun)

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