Newcastle United to miss out on top transfer target, Palace name price for star winger, and more

Newcastle United have reportedly admitted defeat in pursuit of one of their top transfer targets.

Jarrod Bowen of Hull City is in fine form so far this season with 15 league goals already, and Newcastle were reportedly keen on a January move to bring him to St James’ Park.

However, according to the Northern Echo, Bowen’s fee would make him difficult to land, and interest from rival Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur has convinced Newcastle that they realistically will not be able to sign the talented forward.

The 22-year-old’s deal expires next summer, but Hull City bosses are sticking to their valuation of the talented star, who is vital to their play-off hopes this season.

The rest of today’s headlines:

Mikel Arteta has agreed a package to take over as Arsenal boss and could take charge in their match against his former club Everton on Saturday. (Daily Mirror)

Bayer Leverkusen talent Kai Havertz will disappoint Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, as he has decided to stay with the German side. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace are determined to hold out for an £80m offer if they are to part company with star winger Wilf Zaha. (Daily Mail)

Everton could bring in Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a stunning transfer, should Carlo Ancelotti be confirmed as the new manager at Goodison Park. (The Sun)

Manchester United are ready to stand firm and deny Paul Pogba a move away from Old Trafford in the January transfer window. (Daily Mail)

Takumi Minamino has held his medical at Liverpool ahead of a January move from RB Salzburg for a cut-price fee of £7.25m. (Various)

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are set to go head-to-head in a £50m battle to sign Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City winger Leroy Sane is keen to sign for Bayern Munich in January despite having injury problems this season - Pep Guardiola will reportedly demand £100m for Sane to leave City. (The Sun)