Newcastle United's transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest reports linking the club to Brazilian defender Viery. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 30 possible arrivals and 8 potential exits, with the hottest storyline currently revolving around James Trafford. Below are the latest updates on some of the most important transfer rumours surrounding the Magpies.
Viery
Representatives from Newcastle were present at Arena Grêmio on Sunday, March 1, to watch 21-year-old defender Viery. It has been reported that the 'Magpies' have been observing the player for years. Earlier in the year, Botafogo made two unsuccessful bids for him. Viery renewed his contract in January, extending his deal until the end of 2029 with a release clause of around 50 million euros for foreign clubs.
Lennart Karl
Lennart Karl has attracted interest from Newcastle United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea, while it is reported that Real Madrid is also keen on the midfielder. Despite this, Bayern's manager, Vincent Kompany, considers a departure for the player to be non-negotiable. There is talk that a potential fee would be at least 90 to 100 million euros, although it is also suggested that an 80 million euro offer could start negotiations.
Ollie Watkins
According to a report on Tuesday, Newcastle United are aiming to bring Ollie Watkins to St. James’ Park from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. The club's owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), reportedly view him as a replacement for Nick Woltemade. Sports Boom reports that internal discussions have started in the Newcastle boardroom regarding the possibility of signing Watkins, who has a contract with Villa until 2028. This follows a report from Sunday which noted that while Newcastle have previously shown an interest in the striker, it is unlikely they will attempt to sign him again this summer after spending a large amount of money on a new, younger forward last year.
El Hadji Malick Diouf
El Hadji Malick Diouf is reportedly a subject of interest for Newcastle United, according to a Tuesday report. His current club, West Ham United, faces a deficit exceeding 100 million pounds sterling and may need to sell players to reduce the wage bill and generate income, which could result in Diouf leaving. This follows a report from Sunday that Newcastle is seeking a player to compete with or act as a backup for Lewis Hall. Diouf, a 21-year-old Africa Cup of Nations champion, is under contract with West Ham until June 2030.
Darwin Núñez
According to the Newcastle Chronicle on Monday, Newcastle are competing with Chelsea to sign Darwin Nunez. This comes after a report from TEAMtalk eight days ago stated that Nunez is unhappy with his situation at Al-Hilal, is preparing to return to England, and is in talks with Newcastle United.
Marcos Senesi
On Tuesday, Sports Boom described Newcastle United as strong favourites to sign Marcos Senesi, whose contract at Bournemouth is set to expire at the end of the season. The report states that Newcastle have registered an interest in the defender and have held talks with his representatives. While Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola would like to keep the 28-year-old, Senesi reportedly wants a significant transfer.
Robin Risser
According to TEAMtalk on Tuesday, Newcastle are considering the profile of RC Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser as a successor for Nick Pope. The club has reportedly been monitoring the 21-year-old in recent weeks, but face competition from other Premier League clubs like Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as several top clubs across Europe, including Milan.
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