All the latest news and transfer rumors about Newcastle United and their Premier League rivals.
Newcastle United are already working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the new season, with many of their stars still involved in Euro 2024 and Copa America in their respective countries. Pre-season has already begun for many clubs, with players who have not participated in international matches returning for early testing, while others will return later.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe and his recruitment staff will be working hard behind the scenes to secure deals, with players expected to arrive and depart in the coming weeks. Here we round up all the latest news from the Premier League.
Ait-Nuri race
Reports earlier this week suggested Wolves would only accept offers of more than £38m, making it an expensive move for Liverpool, but Arne Slott is reportedly prioritizing a centre-back this summer and a left back.
Wolves boss Gary O’Neill highlighted why Ait Nouri is such an attractive player earlier this year, saying: “It’s important to be able to use him in a few different positions out of necessity. He can cut inside. , played in the midfield from left back, and in the second half he played as a number 10. He is a great lad who is acting very professional now and asks a lot of questions.
Chelsea “Contact”
Sky Sports journalist Keith Downey believes Chelsea have made contact with Newcastle over the possibility of signing Alexander Isak this summer. He wrote on Twitter: “Chelsea have made further contact with Newcastle today regarding striker Alexander Isak. Newcastle do not want to sell any star players but are in a difficult position with the PSR deadline approaching on July 1.
“Isak, who scored 25 goals last season despite recurring groin injuries, will be worth more than £100m. Chelsea made an initial inquiry for the Swede earlier this week and have since made further contacts.
Shearer didn’t see Isaac deal coming
In that regard, Alan Shearer is not worried about the prospect of Isaac being snapped up by the Magpies this summer. He told Betfair: “I’m not that worried. I don’t think he’s going to leave. I don’t think it’s going to happen. Newcastle fans will go crazy if it happens. What he brings to Newcastle and how good he is Player, I’m not sure Chelsea can afford him either. I’ve seen the reports and I don’t think there’s anything in them that would make me surprised, angry and disappointed if he left Newcastle.
When asked about Isak and Bruno Guimarães, who have also been linked with departures, Howe had previously said: “My plans are for them to stay here. Yes, all my plans are to be with them in the squad. . I talk to them about different things all the time, and yes, certainly their future may be in those discussions, but not necessarily in relation to media coverage.
