Newcastle United may be forced into the transfer market for a new striker this summer, and Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen has emerged as a prime target.
According to Express & Star, the Magpies are monitoring the 25-year-old Norwegian forward closely, amid growing uncertainty over Alexander Isak’s future at St James’ Park.
Isak, also 25, is reportedly attracting transfer interest from top European clubs, and Newcastle are bracing up for potential offers.
In a separate development, Newcastle’s attacking line is already thinning out with Callum Wilson on his way to West Ham.
The 33-year-old England international has agreed personal terms with the Hammers after seeing out his contract at Tyneside last month. (Talksport reports)
Manchester City have reignited interest in Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento and are willing to pay over £50 million to secure the services of the 22-year-old England international, per TBR Football.
Bayern Munich have resumed negotiations with Liverpool for Colombian winger Luis Diaz, although The Athletic notes that the Bundesliga giants are yet to submit a second formal offer for the 28-year-old.
Two high-profile exits could be brewing at Manchester United. Sky Sports reveals that Saudi Pro League clubs are circling Antony, but a return to Real Betis for the 25-year-old Brazilian winger appears off the table.
In a related report, The Sun says Luke Shaw, 30, is also open to transfer offers from Saudi Arabia as he prepares to bring his 11-year Manchester United career to a close.
Manchester United have already tried to bolster their squad but hit a stumbling block. A loan move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 32, was rejected, The Sun reports.
Chelsea are pushing hard to sign Kenan Yildiz, but their opening offer, exceeding £60 million, has been turned down by Juventus. The 20-year-old Turkish forward remains a hot commodity, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Fulham are set to announce their first summer signing. French goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, 34, is poised to join from Montpellier, reports the Evening Standard.
Everton have added Southampton’s teenage winger Tyler Dibling to their shortlist, The Times reveals. The 19-year-old is seen as a prospect for the future as the Toffees seek to inject youth into their ranks.
Championship side Leeds United are pushing for a major attacking addition, tabling a bid of over £26 million for Feyenoord’s Igor Paixao. But they face stiff competition from Roma and Marseille for the Brazilian winger’s signature, according to Sky Sports.
Newly promoted Burnley are exploring midfield reinforcements. The Clarets have made an enquiry to Napoli about Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste, 25, who spent last season on loan at Ipswich Town, Gianluca di Marzio reports.
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