Latest transfer news today: Newcastle eye Anthony Gordon successor as Chelsea join £80m striker race

With the transfer window edging closer, Premier League sides are stepping up plans for major squad changes.

From high‑profile targets to shock departures, the early headlines are already gathering pace, so with that in mind, Football Whispers looks at the top stories dominating today's backpages:

Mo Salah's next club after Liverpool now revealed?

Mohamed Salah has officially brought an unforgettable Liverpool career to a close, but the question of where he will play next remains wide open.

Fresh reports from Italy now claim the Egyptian superstar could reunite with a familiar face in Turin, with Juventus said to have been tracking his situation for some time.

The Serie A giants already look poised to secure the signing of Alisson Becker, and adding Salah as a marquee partner would represent a statement of intent as they rebuild under Thiago Motta.

Whether the 33‑year‑old is open to a move to Italy is still unclear, but the prospect may appeal more than a switch to Saudi Arabia at this stage of his career. Salah has made no secret of his desire to keep competing at the highest level and to chase more major honours, which are ambitions that a club like Juventus could still realistically offer.

Chelsea rival Arsenal in Eli Junior Kroupi race

Chelsea have become the latest club to register interest in AFC Bournemouth’s rising star Eli Junior Kroupi.

The Blues are now rivalling Premier League champions Arsenal for the 18‑year‑old’s signature as his reputation continues to soar, according to the Daily Mail.

However, sources insist the French forward is not for sale, with the Cherries having no interest in cashing in despite the possibility of commanding a fee in excess of £80 million.

Kroupi has impressed with his versatility, operating both as a No.10 and as a central striker, and he made history in his debut Premier League season by scoring 13 goals – the most ever by a teenager at this level, surpassing records previously held by Robbie Fowler and Robbie Keane.

Newcastle eye Anthony Gordon successor

Newcastle United have set their sights on a potential replacement for Anthony Gordon as the winger edges closer to a summer exit from St James’ Park.

The England winger has been in talks with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich over a possible move, prompting the Magpies to accelerate contingency plans ahead of a crucial transfer window.

Reports suggest that their search has led them to Lille forward Matias Fernandez‑Pardo, with the 21‑year‑old viewed as a versatile option capable of playing both out wide and through the middle.

Fernandez‑Pardo is said to be well‑known and even “universally liked” among Newcastle’s recruitment staff. His breakout season, which included eight goals and earned him a call‑up to Belgium’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, has only strengthened his reputation as one of Europe’s most promising young attackers.