Transfer Talk – Newcastle tracking Chelsea trio

With the January switch window now open round Europe, there’s loads of gossip swirling about who’s shifting the place. Transfer Talk brings you all the most recent buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, in fact, accomplished offers!

TOP STORY: Newcastle plan raid for Chelsea trio

Newcastle United are contemplating a triple swoop for Chelsea stars Conor Gallagher, Hakim Ziyech and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, based on the Telegraph.

Newcastle are eager to bolster their midfield choices this January, much more so after star man Bruno Guimaraes picked up an harm that would rule him out for the subsequent couple of weeks.

Gallagher, 22, is believed to be the Magpies’ primary goal.

All three Blues gamers have discovered common minutes tough to come back by this season beneath Graham Potter, and that state of affairs appears unlikely to alter following latest arrivals on the west London membership.

Chelsea have thus far added Mykhailo Mudryk, Andrey Santos, David Fofana and Joao Felix (mortgage) to their attacking choices this month.

Of the three gamers on Newcastle’s needed checklist, Chelsea appear most prepared to half with Ziyech, 29, most likely as a result of they must lose two non-homegrown gamers from their Champions League squad. However, they’re involved about letting Gallagher and Loftus-Cheek (26) depart with so many accidents to different midfielders on the membership.

Newcastle are additionally reportedly contemplating strikes for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and Wolverhampton Wanderers lynchpin Ruben Neves.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Memphis Depay‘s lawyer has responded to rumours that there have been negotiations between the Dutchman and Internazionale, based on Fabrizio Romano. Sebastien Ledure, Depay’s consultant, denied that any discussions had taken place between Barca and the Italians, and that “It’s not a possibility we are discussing.” Instead, Atletico Madrid stay favourites to land the 28-yr-outdated in January.

– Pablo Sarabia is about to be revealed as a Wolves participant this week, based on Fabrizio Romano. The Spaniard spent final season on mortgage at Sporting CP from Paris Saint-Germain, the place he scored 21 objectives in 45 video games. Such type was rewarded with extra taking part in time within the French capital, and he has performed 18 video games in all competitions for the Parisians. Wolves are anticipated to pay €5 million up entrance for the 30-yr-outdated in a two-and-a-half-yr deal.

– Newcastle United need to pip Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus to the signing of proper-again Malo Gusto, based on Footmercato. The 19-yr-outdated defender was sensational for Lyon final season and is taken into account some of the promising proper-sided full-backs in Europe. Newcastle are mentioned to be able to make a proposal to each the membership and participant a couple of transfer on the finish of the season. Lyon are unlikely to do a deal for Gusto in January, however with only one yr remaining on his present deal from the summer time, it is seemingly {that a} bid of €30m can be sufficient for the French aspect half with their rising star.

– Ivan Fresneda‘s representatives have been in England speaking to each Newcastle and Arsenal, based on Sky Sports. Real Valladolid are reluctant to half with their promising proper-again however are ready to let him go if both membership makes the appropriate supply. Newcastle have been watching the 17-yr-outdated this season, whereas Arsenal have expressed an curiosity in Fresneda, the youngest participant to function in LaLiga in 2022-23. His tempo has been a beneficial asset, and his performances have seen a rising variety of golf equipment monitor his progress.

– After lacking out on Mudryk to Chelsea, Arsenal at the moment are turning their attentions to Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Moussa Diaby, based on Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth. The 23-yr-outdated has scored six instances and added three assists for Leverkusen this season, and the previous PSG star has additionally been linked with Newcastle. He is contracted to the German aspect till 2025, who’re believed to worth him at round £100m. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta continues to be eager to strengthen his attacking choices regardless of lacking out on lengthy-time period goal Mudryk, and Diaby may match the invoice.