NUFC enter crunch talks, top defensive target revealed & Bruce eyeing Man Utd trio? – Today’s transfer gossip
by Olly Hawkins · 22 June 2021, 21:45
With the summer transfer window open and the 2021/22 season fast approaching, we’ve brought back our news round-up pieces – bringing you all of today’s top stories and transfer gossip in one place!
Today’s top stories and transfer gossip – 22nd June, 2021:
- Sky Sports have revealed that interest from Porto and Burnley has forced Newcastle United to initiate a new round of contract talks with Jacob Murphy - Full story here.
- According to The Athletic, Kristoffer Ajer remains NUFC's top defensive target - however Graeme Jones favourite Cameron Carter-Vickers is one of several back-up options - Full story here.
- The same report also reveals that Steve Bruce has contacted Man Utd over the availability of Axel Tuanzebe, Brandon Williams and Phil Jones - Read more here.
- French outlet Le10Sport claim Arsenal defender William Saliba 'would be tempted' to join Newcastle this summer after a recent loan enquiry - Full story here.
- Elsewhere, Premier League rivals Norwich and Watford have been making moves over the past 24 hours, with ex-NUFC target Emmanuel Dennis arriving at Vicarage Road and the Canaries pulling off a surprise coup in Milot Rashica.
- Finally, Jake has picked out FIVE hidden gems Newcastle should look to sign after this summer's Euro 2020 - Read his piece in full here.
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