Transfer talk – a round-up of today’s NUFC news & gossip – 16/07/2018
by Olly Hawkins ·
A round up of all of today’s news & transfer gossip:
- Speaking to BBC Newcastle, Jamaal Lascelles has insisted that he is ‘happy’ at the club and has no intention of leaving – insisting that he will take absolutely no notice of speculation linking him with a move away this summer - Full story here.
- According to the Chronicle, Newcastle are set to receive a Premier League payment of ‘up to £50m‘ over the coming days – a much needed cash boost which could finally give Rafa Benitez some money to spend in the transfer market - Full story here.
- Newcastle are eyeing deals to bring in TWO new players at U-23 level according to the Chronicle – having scouted highly-rated goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and Slovakian striker David Strelec recently - Full story here.
- According to stories from both the Chronicle and the Northern Echo this morning, Rafa Benitez is now eyeing a loan deal to bring Liverpool striker Divock Origi to St James’ Park - Full story here.
- The Echo's Scott Wilson also claim that Newcastle are also considering a deal to sign Andre Ayew - the Ghanaian winger who was linked with a move to NUFC over the weekend - Full story here.
- According to talkSPORT, Newcastle are interested in a deal to sign Uruguayan international Giorgian De Arrascaeta – the Cruzeiro playmaker who featured during this summer’s World Cup - Full story here.
- Despite weekend reports linking him with a move to Newcastle, the Chronicle’s Lee Ryder has confirmed that Benitez has NOT made a move for West Brom’s Matt Phillips – focusing instead on other targets instead - Full story here.
- During his latest transfer round-up for the Chronicle, Mark Douglas has confirmed that Bournemouth’s Josh Kingis ‘another target’ of Rafa Benitez’s this summer – Full story here.
- Liverpool will demand a whopping £20m for Danny Ings this summer according to reports over the weekend – a ridiculous asking price and a player Newcastle are almost certain to pass on if this proves to be true - Full story here.
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek has opened the door to a potential move this summer following interest from Rafa Benitez – admitting that he’ll happily leave Chelsea if he’s not given a proper chance to play - Full story here.
