Newcastle United ‘eye’ loan move for Arsenal star as pundit shares doubts over Magpies move for Manchester United

Ally McCoist doesn’t believe that Jesse Lingard would be interested in a move to St James's Park this month.
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Here, we round-up all the latest stories that have emerged today surrounding Newcastle United.

Ally McCoist’s Lingard doubts

Out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is a target for Newcastle United this month with a short-term loan to St James’s Park an option for the England international.

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has emerged as a target for Newcastle United (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has emerged as a target for Newcastle United (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has emerged as a target for Newcastle United (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Lingard, who needs first-team football in order to get himself back into Gareth Southgate’s plans, may be keen on a move to Newcastle and his friendship with Kieran Trippier is also another selling point for a move to the north east.

However, West Ham, where Lingard impressed at the end of last season, are also rumoured to be interested in the 29-year-old.

Ally McCoist believes that the Hammers would be a better option than Newcastle for the midfielder and has questioned whether Lingard would be even interested in a move to St James’s Park:

“I’m old school, I like to see players roll their sleeves up and fight for their place in the team, however, I think that’s gone with Lingard (at Man United),” McCoist told talkSport.

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“He’s played a minute under (Ralf) Rangnick, he’s played 87 minutes in eight appearances under (Ole Gunnar) Solskjaer this season. Come on! He’s far too good a player.

“I think it would be a move that would suit all parties going somewhere like West Ham. Does he want to go to Newcastle?! I don’t really think so to be honest with you.”

Leno loan?

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has become the newest name linked with Newcastle United this window as the club reportedly eye a loan deal for the German.

According to 90min.com, a loan move to Newcastle could offer Leno first-team football for the rest of the season after the 29-year-old has seen Aaron Ramsdale usurp him as No.1. for the Gunners this season.

Leno has made 100 appearances in the Premier League.

Palace in Ramsey talks

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Italian outlet Calciomercato claim that Crystal Palace are continuing talks with Aaron Ramsey over a possible move to Selhurst Park this month.

Ramsey looks set to leave Juventus this month with a return to the Premier League most likely for the Welshman.

Newcastle have been made bookies favourite for Ramsey’s signature however.

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