Newcastle enter Eriksen race, chase Saint-Maximin's ex-teammate and Benfica ace

Newcastle United will challenge Manchester United and Chelsea for the signature of Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele, according to reports. Eddie Howe’s side have been flexing their new financial muscles, having already completed the signings of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood.Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is also expected to follow the former Atletico Madrid and Burnley stars in a £33million deal which would make the Magpies the third highest spenders in the January transfer window.If the Brazilian's move to Tyneside is completed, it would mean only Juventus and Barcelona have spent more money than the Magpies over the course of the window.

Newcastle are weighing up a late big-money bid for Wolves star Conor Coady.Eddie Howe is frantically trying to bolster his squad, and strengthening the Toon's leaky backline before the window closes is the top priority.It's understood the Premier League strugglers are willing to pay in excess of £25million to sign the England international.Howe's recruitment team have been scouring Europe for top defensive talent.However, the ex-Bournemouth boss is still eager to bring in as much proven Premier League quality as possible.Wolves are under no pressure to sell and club captain Coady, 28, is a hugely influential and popular figure at the club.But with the Black Country outfit comfortably mid-table, Molineux bigwigs are prepared to take a pragmatic view.Wolves will only sanction his departure if an offer is submitted by Newcastle that's too good to turn down.Ex-Liverpool youth Coady has been at Wolves since 2015 and his current contract runs until 2025.Should Coady move to Newcastle or stick with Wolves? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Newcastle United transfer target Dan Burn would bring with him Premier League experience but only three fingers on his right hand.The Brighton defender is familiar to most football fans because of his huge 6'7" inch frame which sees him measure in as the tallest player in the English top flight.His size has helped him to bag 15 goals during his career which has also featured spells at Wigan, Fulham and Birmingham.However, a lesser-known fact about Burn's body is that he is missing one of his digits.The 29-year-old has never addressed the fact in an interview but there is an explanation.According to The Free Library, he was wearing a ring on it when climbing a fence aged 13.And the item of jewellery is said to have got caught on a spike which resulted in the finger being ripped off.Having been on the south coast since 2018, Burn could now be set for a move to the north east before Transfer Deadline Day on Monday. Will Newcastle stay up after their January signings? Let us know in the comments section.Newcastle are looking to wrap up a deal for him after Sevilla blocked their approach for fellow centre-back Diego Carlos.There is reportedly a release clause in Burn's Brighton contract, which only has 18 months left on it.The St James’ Park board had an offer of £8m rejected by the Seagulls this week but an improved bid could see the Northumberland-born man join his boyhood club.He is part of a trio of signings that the Magpies want to round off their January transfer window business with, as per The Telegraph.Finalising the £30m deal for Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is the priority on Tyneside.And then Eddie Howe wants to bring in soon-to-be out of contract Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah to add some extra firepower to his

Newcastle star Ciaran Clark has kissed and made up with his opponent that he punched during a friendly in Saudi Arabia.

Newcastle United target Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly in favour of a move to St. James' Park.Guimaraes' current club Lyon released a statement on Wednesday which appeared to pour cold water on a transfer deal.But the player is now understood to have told his agents to push through a move to the north east.

Bayern Munich icon Thomas Muller could be on his way to the Premier League during the final few days of the January transfer window - and his recent performances suggest still has plenty to offer.Celebrating his 33rd birthday later this year, Muller has a wealth of experience and has picked up 10 Bundesliga titles since making his senior debut back in 2008.After dropping out of the international set-up back in 2019, Muller forced his way back into their plans before Euro 2020 after adapting his domestic role.Thanks to his deeper, more creative style, Muller is one of the foremost goal creators in European football, and could provide either Newcastle or Everton with the quality needed to fire them up the table.German outlet SPORTBILD reports news of the interest in Muller from Newcastle and Everton, who has registered 18 assists across just 20 Bundesliga outings so far this season while grabbing six goals of his own.Those numbers come after Muller scored 11 goals and added 21 assists on Bayern's route to a ninth consecutive league title last season, with the same amount of assists and eight goals the campaign before.Despite remaining a key player following the arrival of Julian Nagelsmann, he is approaching the final year of his contract - and might well fancy a challenge in England.Would Muller choose Newcastle over Everton? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith Newcastle desperate to add to the signings of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood to try and boost their survival chances under Eddie Howe, Everton are looking to stay away from the bottom three as they look to appoint a new manager.With Vitor Pereira being distanced from the role after talks, former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has emerged as a possible

Manchester United are waiting on Newcastle to make a new offer to take Jesse Lingard on loan for the remainder of the season after talks between the two clubs failed to reach an agreement.

Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard has been urged to opt for Newcastle United over West Ham as his contract at Old Trafford ticks towards expiry.

Premier League rivals ready to challenge them for the signature of Dele Alli.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder is expected to leave the club on loan this month and Eddie Howe's side had reportedly been keen to bring him in.It comes as the Magpies have also reportedly entered the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Brennan Johnson.And the club are also said to have made a "concrete approach" for Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Newcastle United transfer news below. Newcastle United have entered the race for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson, it has been reported.

Newcastle United for Bruno Guimaraes, sparking explosions of rage among Arsenal fans.Guimaraes has been on Gunners' radar for some time, but it looks like they're going to be beaten to the punch by Eddie Howe's wealthy relegation-battlers.The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a a move to the Premier League in the past few months after impressing in Ligue 1 since arriving at Lyon from Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense two years ago."Our club is so shameless in the transfer market," tweeted one Arsenal fan.A second wrote: "We are interested in signing every player but we end up signing nobody Bruno, Locatelli, Isak etc... We should be renamed Interested FC.""A well organised and well run club knows what they're going to do in December so that when January gets here they do there business nice and early.

Newcastle have enquired about Brighton star Adam Webster with Eddie Howe hellbent on bringing in a defender. The Toon boss has made bolstering his backline his priority in the January transfer window and has brought Kieran Trippier in, while Chris Wood was signed from Burnley for £25m.But that is not enough with a centre-back the top target while Newcastle have ran into problems signing one.The likes of Diego Carlos, James Tarkowski and Sven Botman but the Magpies have been rebuffed by their respective clubs.

Aaron Ramsey this month, with the former Arsenal star being linked with a return to the Premier League and is said to be of interest to Burnley and Wolves.And Eddie Howe's hunt for a new centre-back could lead him to Championship defender Joe Worrall of Nottingham Forest.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Newcastle United transfer news below. Nottingham Forest centre-back Joe Worrall is "on Newcastle United's list", it has been claimed.Eddie Howe is keen to bring in defensive reinforcements to help the club stave off relegation from the Premier League.

Daily Star Sport has all of your latest Newcastle transfer news. According to the MailOnline, Newcastle are considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur's out-of-favour midfielder Dele Alli.The England international has fallen out of favour with Spurs and was left out of the squad on Sunday for the team's clash with Chelsea in the Premier League.It's said that Newcastle are chasing a deal for Jesse Lingard and if that transfer was to falter then the Magpies may look to secure the services of Alli on loan.The former MK Dons man was once rated as one of the most exciting prospects in European football, but he has struggled for regular minutes over the past couple of campaigns.

Newcastle United target Dele Alli has been left of the Tottenham Hotspur squad to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.Alli has made just six appearances for the club since Antonio Conte took charge back in November and he will not be adding to this tally this weekend.The former England international has been increasingly linked with a move to St.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has confirmed that the Magpies are not close to completing any further January signings, amid interest in Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in October made them the richest club in the world.Eddie Howe is thought to be keen to strengthen his side in midfield, with reports also suggesting that Tottenham Hotspur's star Dele Alli has told friends he'd be keen on a switch to St James' Park after talking with former teammate Kieran Trippier.And the Magpies could also be looking to sign Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo to solve their problems at full-back.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Newcastle United transfer news below. Newcastle are set to bid £17million for Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo, it has been reported.

Newcastle United in the fight for Premier League survival, the club has faced more frustration in their efforts to add to the squad.A number of names have been linked following the arrivals of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood, although as of yet the Magpies have not drafted in the centre-back or the forward they evidently seem to be chasing.With more than half the campaign gone and still just one win on the board for Eddie Howe's side, the urgency to do business this month will surely intensify after this weekend's clash with Leeds United.Daily Star Sport has all of your latest Newcastle transfer buzz.Ousmane Dembele has been linked with a move to Newcastle in recent weeks and it was confirmed on Thursday by Barcelona that the France international winger would be leaving the club this month.Dembele's contract at the Camp Nou is set to expire at the end of the season and despite negotiations being held between both parties, an agreement has not been reached.Since confirmation of an imminent departure came through from Barcelona, Dembele has responded on Instagram."From today it finishes," he said. "From today I am going to reply honestly, without giving in to any kind of blackmail."I forbid anyone from thinking I am not committed to the sporting project.

Magpies have not drafted in the centre-back or the forward they evidently seem to be chasing.With more than half the campaign gone and still just one win on the board for Eddie Howe's side, the urgency to do business this month will surely intensify after this weekend's clash with Leeds United.Daily Star Sport has all of your latest Newcastle transfer buzz.What position should Newcastle look to strengthen as a priority? Let us know in the comments section below!Ousmane Dembele has been linked with a move to Newcastle in recent weeks and it was confirmed on Thursday by Barcelona that the France international winger would be leaving the club this month.Dembele's contract at the Camp Nou is set to expire at the end of the season and despite negotiations being held between both parties, an agreement has not been reached.Since confirmation of an imminent departure came through from Barcelona, Dembele has responded on Instagram (h/t BBC Sport)."From today it finishes," he said. "From today I am going to reply honestly, without giving in to any kind of blackmail."I forbid anyone from thinking I am not committed to the sporting project.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund last October making them the world's richest club.It appears a move for the "next Kylian Mbappe" Hugo Ekitike could now be off completely, with his current club Reims unhappy with the offer made by Eddie Howe's side.But players are expected to arrive before the transfer window closes at the end of the month, with the latest reports giving the Magpies a boost in their hopes of signing Burnley's James Tarkowski and Aston Villa's Matt Targett.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Newcastle United transfer news below. Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot has revealed Newcastle's offer for young forward Hugo Ekitike fell well short of their expectations.The 19-year-old French forward has already been compared to superstar Kylian Mbappe and reports have suggested Newcastle have already submitted an offer for the striker who has eight goals in 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season.

Newcastle United have offered a fee of over €30million for Colombia international Duvan Zapata.

Insistent Kris Commons believes Newcastle's FA Cup defeat to Cambridge further adds to the case that Celtic dodged a bullet over Eddie Howe.