A look at the latest Newcastle United transfer rumours on Saturday, July 1.
Kieran Tierney yet to hear from Arsenal regarding future
Football Insider claims Newcastle 'target' Kieran Tierney is yet to hear from Arsenal regarding his future at the Emirates. The Scotland international has been repeatedly linked with a move to St. James' Park since the end of the January transfer window.
The Magpies are said to be in pole position to sign the left-back this summer with Eddie Howe's side keen on bolstering their squad ahead of a return to the Champions League. Manchester City have also been tentatively linked with the 25-year-old but as of yet, have not made a move.
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The defender is expected to leave the Emirates this summer having struggled for first-team minutes given the form of Oleksandr Zinchenko. Tierney was said to be disappointed with the amount of game time available last season.
Newcastle among Premier League trio interested in Brazilian starlet
Globo Esporte claims Newcastle will be one of three Premier League clubs expected to bid for rising talent Matheus Franca this summer. Crystal Palace and West Ham are also said to be keen on signing the 19-year-old.
Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen are all reportedly keen on the striker this summer with offers in the region of €25million said to be acceptable for Flamengo this summer. The report claims the Magpies had an offer in the region of €20million rejected in January and could now be drawn into a public auction.
Journalist Letícia Markets claims the three clubs expected to bid for Franca will submit official bids when the window opens on the 3rd of July.
