Here is your latest 4am Newcastle United transfer digest.
Chelsea raid
Chelsea have already followed up a significant summer transfer spend with a number of high-profile January signings, including Mykhailo Mudryk for a reported £88.5 million. The Blues have endured a turbulent season to date, and the influx of talent will now lead to Graham Potter having to trim down his squad.
The Telegraph claim the Magpies are mulling over a move for Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech. The Morocco international could be allowed to depart, while Potter is said to be keen to keep both midfielders.
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The Blue have to cut two non-homegrown players ahead of their Champions League knockout tie against Borussia Dortmund next month. However, the report outlines that Gallagher looks to be the priority target with an injury setback for Bruno Guimaraes emphasising Newcastle's need for midfield reinforcements.
Gonzalez demands
Fiorentina star Nico Gonzalez is said to be attracting Premier League interest this month. Leicester City have been linked with the forward, with a £30 million approach already said to have been rebuffed.
Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb also insist Newcastle are in the hunt for the 24-year-old, although the Serie A club are said to be looking for in excess of £40m. The title claim a video call has been held between agents and the Magpies, although no offer has yet been submitted.
Fiorentina are determined to hold on to Gonzalez, who has scored five goals in 13 appearances so far this season. The Argentina international still has three years left to run on his contract, meaning the club is under no pressure to accept a cut-price deal.
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