Here are your morning Newcastle United transfer rumours on Thursday, October 20.
Chelsea star says 'yes' to Newcastle United move
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has reportedly verbally agreed to join Newcastle United with the Magpies ready to make a move for him as early as January.
The American has only started twice for the Blues this season, scoring once against Wolves in a 3-0 win earlier this month, after falling down the pecking order under previous manager Thomas Tuchel.
It's reported Newcastle are willing to pay up to £35 million for the 24-year-old, and with Pulisic's contract with the Blues running out in 2024, it seems he'll soon be leaving.
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Despite new boss Graham Potter saying he'd be ready to give the American a clean start at the club under his tenure, it seems as though Pulisic wants a move away from Stamford Bridge according to Caught Offside via Todofichajes.
"You can imagine my focus is on Chelsea," Potter said to the Evening Standard. "I understand that all the players have ambition and want to play for different reasons; for their families, careers, finances or World Cups.
"That’s all fine but it’s my job to select the right team for whatever game. I am not saying I am right all the time, I am not but somebody has got to make the call.
"With Christian, I would say he has been fantastic around the place, been really good with teammates, and contributed against Wolves. He is pushing for a place, pushing for a start. Things change quickly in football and he needs to be ready."
Barcelona to swoop in for £30 million Newcastle United target
Vasco De Gama midfielder Andrey Santos has been the subject of much speculation over recent months as to whether Newcastle United would finally secure a transfer for his services.
Well, according to Brazilian sports outlet Torcedores, Santos is in the scopes of Spanish giants FC Barcelona and they're willing to work 'behind the scenes' to get him in January.
Santos did sign a new contract with the Brazilian club until 2027 but it seems that hasn't deterred either side, who are still both reportedly interested in signing the youngster.
Torcedores understands that Jordi Cruyff is 'personally taking care of the negotiation, together with André Cury, Barcelona's representative in South America, to try to reach a "magic number" that pleases all parties involved'.
However, with Barcelona's very public financial difficulties, it is reported Newcastle are still quietly confident that they can strike a deal worth up to £35 million for the 18-year-old who scored seven goals from 30 games in last season's Brazilian Serie B.
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