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Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson is reportedly eyeing a switch to Newcastle United if he decides to leave Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window, according to the Telegraph.
The 24-year-old Senegal international has emerged as a potential transfer target for the Magpies, but any move is expected to hinge on the future of Swedish striker Alexander Isak.
The PA News Agency reports that Newcastle will first seek clarity on Isak’s situation before making a formal approach for Jackson.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are in discussions with RB Leipzig over a possible swap deal involving Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons, 22, which could see French forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, return to the Bundesliga club, The Guardian reveals.
Newcastle are also exploring other attacking options. They have tabled a bid for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, with Liverpool monitoring the 28-year-old DR Congo international as a backup plan if their pursuit of Isak fails, according to Caught Offside.
France striker Randal Kolo Muani, 26, appears set on joining Juventus rather than Newcastle after a loan spell in Turin from Paris Saint-Germain, Teamtalk reports.
AC Milan are in talks to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, 22, on loan with an option to buy, though United prefer a permanent deal (Sky Sports).
Manchester United, fresh from securing Benjamin Sesko, are now looking to offload Jadon Sancho, 25, Alejandro Garnacho, 21, and Antony, 25 (Standard).
Free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 28, is being considered by United after leaving Everton (Caught Offside).
Nottingham Forest have made a transfer offer for Monaco midfielder Soungoutou Magassa, 21 (L’Equipe).
Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas, 29, could be on his way out after being omitted from the Community Shield squad, with Forest previously showing interest (Echo).
Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Rennes, and Atalanta are all linked with Marseille winger Jonathan Rowe, 22 (L’Equipe).
Jamaica forward Michail Antonio, 35, has confirmed transfer talks with clubs in England and abroad following his West Ham exit (Talksport).
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 24, will stay at the club despite speculation of a Paris Saint-Germain move (Fabrizio Romano).
Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman, 29, has agreed to a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr (Bild).
Former Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, 32, has signed for newly promoted Saudi club Neom on a free transfer (L’Equipe).
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