The Magpies' superstar is the subject of a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, while negotiations are expected to take place to bring in a prolific Premier League striker to St James' Park. Join us for the round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Wednesday.
Guimaraes on Saudis' radar
Champions League chasing Newcastle United are at risk of losing one of their best players this summer, but his exit could greatly ease their financial fair play concerns.
According to ESPN Brasil, Al Ittihad have held talks with the agent of Bruno Guimaraes as they are prepared to pay his £101.1million release clause to snatch him away from Newcastle. It is suggested that the Brazil international's management is hoping to secure a salary of around £40million per year. Apart from Al Ittihad, Al Hilal are also interested in Guimaraes. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Newcastle set to hold talks to sign Delap
The Geordies also plan to be ambitious and active in the transfer market ahead of the new season, and have joined the race for sought-after striker Liam Delap.
Talksport claims Newcastle are among the clubs due to hold talks with the Ipswich forward with 12 goals in the Premier League this term. Eddie Howe's side have shown an interest in triggering the 22-year-old's £30million release clause, but the bigger hurdle at hand is convincing Delap to pick their project ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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Man City to battle for Kerkez
There's competition for Milos Kerkez's signature as well, as the Hungarian appears nailed on to leave Bournemouth.
The i Paper reports that Manchester City are prepared to lock horns with Liverpool for the Cherries' £45million-rated left-back. The Reds have long been considered the frontrunners to sign Kerkez, but now City are showing concrete interest as they are in the market for a new left-back with Josko Gvardiol having moved at the heart of defence in recent weeks. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Brighton to sign Boscagli
Instead of fighting for sought-after talents in the Premier League, the Seagulls are flying away from the pack in search of a new centre-back. And it seems they have already succeeded in getting their target.
As per Sky Sports, Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal to sign Olivier Boscagli, who will leave PSV Eindhoven next month on a free transfer. They tried to sign the 27-year-old Monaco-born defender last summer as well but PSV turned down their bid. Whispers Rating: 5/5
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Real Madrid eyeing shock Williams signing
Real Madrid's biggest headache upfront has been their left-heavy attack, as Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and even Jude Bellingham, to a certain degree, like to occupy the area in the final third. Their solution? Sign another left-winger.
Spanish publication MARCA has published a bold report claiming Los Blancos are seriously considering signing Spain international Nico Williams. The exciting left-winger's release clause, which is just shy of £50million, isn't considered far-fetched by the club's hierarchy. It is added that Rodrygo would be the leading candidate to leave the club if Williams arrives at Santiago Bernabeu. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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