The Magpies want to add an £85m striker to their ranks to strengthen Eddie Howe's attack, but they are at risk of losing their star midfielder to a Premier League rival. Let's take a look at the round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Thursday.
Newcastle and Chelsea battle for Pavlidis
Backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Newcastle United are ready to go head-to-head with Europe's biggest clubs for Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis.
According to the Portuguese publication Record, Newcastle and Chelsea are leading the queue to potentially sign the 26-year-old Greece forward. Pavlidis, who has scored 24 goals in 46 games in all competitions this season, has a €100million euros (£85m) release clause in his contract. Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are also keen on the Benfica talisman. Whispers Rating: 2/5
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Man City renew interest in Guimaraes
While Newcastle focus on strengthening their attack, they might find themselves weakened in the middle of the park if Manchester City get their way.
Brazilian outlet UOL esporte claims that City are set to reignite their interest in Bruno Guimaraes. The 27-year-old was strongly linked with Pep Guardiola's side last summer and it seems Kevin De Bruyne's exit could pave the way for his arrival in Manchester. With an 11-goal involvement this campaign, Guimaraes has underlined he is capable of providing an incredible attacking threat from midfield, akin to De Bruyne. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Everton resigned to losing Branthwaite
Everton turned down multiple bids from Manchester United last summer to keep Jarrad Branthwaite at Goodison Park, but things are likely to turn out differently this while.
The Sun claims senior figures at Everton have already accepted Branthwaite will depart the club despite his deal running until 2027. United are expected to return for the England international, who is valued at over £50million. Whispers Rating: 4/5
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Man Utd and Chelsea handed Delap boost
The race for Liam Delap is heating up with both Chelsea and United understood to be determined to lure the Ipswich Town striker.
His suitors have been handed a major financial boost as The Guardian reports Delap's release clause falls to £30million in the event of the Tractor Boys being relegated from the Premier League. The reported figure is only going to intensify interest in the excellent centre-forward with 12 league goals this term. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Liverpool's trio closing in on making final decision
Liverpool have one hand on the league title but Arne Slot's side are approaching the end of the season facing plenty of uncertainty due to the tense contract situation of their star trio: Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
All three players' current contracts are set to expire in the summer. Shining light on the situation, Fabrizio Romano reports that both Salah and Van Dijk are close to finding an agreement over new deals at Anfield. Alexander-Arnold, however, seems destined to join Real Madrid. Whispers Rating: 4/5
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