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Tierney claim
Kieran Tierney appears to have emerged as a priority target for the Magpies this summer, with a left-back said to be on Eddie Howe's shortlist. The Scotland international has struggled for game-time at league leaders Arsenal this term due to the form of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Now, the Sun claim Newcastle are 'confident' of landing Tierney in the summer in a move that would likely cost in the region of £30 million. The report outlines Howe is keen to land a full-back with 'more attacking threat', and the 25-year-old ticks the boxes.
Dan Burn kept his place for Sunday's mauling of Tottenham despite concerns over the towering defender's recent form. Summer signing Matt Targett has had to settle for a place on the bench for much of the season, while Jamal Lewis has only been afforded a handful of opportunities under Howe.
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'Confident' on Barnes and Ward-Prowse
Recent reports indicate Newcastle are preparing to spend big this summer in response to the team's stunning performance this season. Victory over Tottenham has put Howe's side in pole position for a Champions League spot with seven matches remaining.
Premier League experience is expected to be the priority once again, with Harvey Barnes and James Ward-Prowse both linked. Football Insider claim the Magpies are now 'confident' of landing both in the summer on bargain deals, with Leicester City and Southampton both locked in a relegation battle.
The Saints are four points adrift of safety with six matches remaining, while the Foxes moved up to 17th spot due to a comeback victory over Wolves on Saturday. The report claims both Barnes and Ward-Prowse will be 'eager' to move this summer to remain in the Premier League if they suffer relegation.
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