Here is your Newcastle United transfer rumour round-up on Monday, December 19.
Newcastle United reportedly interested in Borussia Dortmund starlet Youssoufa Moukoko
Newcastle United are said to be just one of the clubs interested in landing Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko.
The 18-year-old is out of contract in the summer and will be free to discuss his future with any suitors next month.
Moukoko is one of the highest rated prospects in Europe, with the Dortmund striker recently making his international debut for Germany at the World Cup.
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While there is still time for him to agree to a new deal with the German side, Sky Sports Germany claim Moukoko is on the radar for a lot of clubs, including Newcastle United.
"It is clear that a lot of top clubs are asking about Moukoko and are keen on him as he is available on a free transfer in the summer and is a bargain," said Sky Sports Germany's Marc Behrenbeck.
"We hear that Chelsea are the closest. There have already been negotiations and talks. More clubs Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona and Newcastle are on the list, but Chelsea is the hottest, the others aren't ready yet."
Leicester City's James Maddison remains Newcastle United's 'key target' for January
Leicester City midfielder James Maddison remains Newcastle United's main target ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
That is according to GIVEMESPORT's Dean Jones, who claims the Magpies will not be put off by a price tag of potentially £60m.
The 26-year-old has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season, and was someone Newcastle wanted to sign in the summer.
"Newcastle United are looking towards Maddison as their key target for the January window and they are undeterred by talk that his price-tag will hit the £60m mark," writes Jones in his GIVEMESPORT transfer column.
"Maddison knows he has options on the table – Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked – but joining Newcastle at a time they look to emerge as a top European side has its own intrigue.
"The Eddie Howe-factor is also something that will appeal to Maddison as he has enjoyed an open and deep relationship with Brendan Rodgers and will be keen to link up with a manager that is completely bought in to his own aspirations.
"There is also the chance to be a star of the team, more so than at some other clubs."
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