Key Takeaways
- Newcastle United want to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after his loan spell at Bayern Munich ends this summer.
- Manchester United are monitoring Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Tottenham’s Xavi Simons as potential replacements for Casemiro.
- Arsenal are keeping tabs on Brazilian teenager Endrick, who is currently on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid.
Newcastle United are lining up a bid to sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international spent the second half of this season on loan at Bayern Munich. The German club has decided against making the move permanent. This has opened the door for the Magpies to bring him to St James’ Park.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are searching for a new midfielder to replace Casemiro. They have added Atalanta star Ederson to their shortlist. The Brazil international has impressed in Serie A this season. The Red Devils are also tracking Xavi Simons. The Netherlands midfielder currently plays for Tottenham.
Arsenal are monitoring young Brazilian striker Endrick. The 19-year-old is spending this season on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid. The Gunners could make an offer if the Spanish club decide to sell.
Nottingham Forest want to sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough. The midfielder has been one of the standout players in the Championship. Forest view him as a replacement for Elliot Anderson.
In other news, Chelsea are considering Napoli manager Antonio Conte. The Italian is on their shortlist to become the permanent successor to Liam Rosenior next season.
Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final for the fourth year in a row. However, this success has created a fixture headache. They might have to play three matches in just six days during the final weeks of the campaign. The club is chasing another domestic treble.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich have no plans to sell winger Michael Olise this summer. The club’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has confirmed the player will stay.
Atletico Madrid are hoping for good news regarding Pablo Barrios. The midfielder suffered an injury ahead of their important showdown with Arsenal.
Finally, FIFA has announced plans to increase World Cup prize money. Several national associations raised concerns about the high operational costs of competing at the tournament.