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Newcastle United may soon make a move for Goncalo Inacio this summer, according to a fresh report from AS, via Sport Witness.

What is the latest Newcastle United transfer news?

The Toon will be competing in the Champions League next season and that means that they have work to do in order to ensure their squad is capable of competing in Europe and in the Premier League.

That has already led to the Magpies being linked to a number of players in multiple positions this summer transfer window. One of their newer targets is believed to be Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Napoli, with PIF now placing the right-back on their transfer wishlist. No official bid has been made for the defender though.

Defence seems to be a priority for Newcastle too at the moment, with Joachim Andersen another player linked with a switch. The Crystal Palace star's teammate Marc Guehi is also a target, although he is considered less of a "realistic" proposition than Andersen.

Are Newcastle United signing Goncalo Inacio?

Now, according to a report from AS via Sport Witness, there is yet another player that they are interested in that could slot into their backline. That man is Sporting CP's Inacio, with Newcastle stated to be battling both Arsenal and Liverpool for the 21-year-old this summer.

It adds that they do already have faith in their central defenders but that boss Eddie Howe wants to ensure his side are strong enough to compete in every competition – and that will involve bringing in a player like Inacio. No bid has yet been lodged for the player, but Sporting could be williing to cash in for 45 million Euros (or £38.8m).

He's already caught the eye with his impressive displays for Sporting CP, with football talent scout Jacek Kulig previously calling him a "brilliant CB" despite his age.

The youth football writer also praised the club's academy for producing a player like Inacio, and it shows the potential that the defender has to receive such acclaim. If Newcastle want to bolster their defence – and have someone who can help keep it solid for a good few years to come – then Inacio could be their man if they can get a deal sorted.

Chelsea are reportedly interested in Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Rayan Cherki, in a move that could add significant firepower to Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

The Blues will be looking to right their wrongs from last season, after registering a disastrous 12th-place finish, 27 points away from the top four and miles from where the club is expected to be.

Pochettino is in for a busy summer at Stamford Bridge, as he gets to work on revamping the shell-shocked side he inherited from Frank Lampard, with changes to be made in and around the squad.

News emerging last week suggested that the Blues are eyeing Lyon’s teen sensation Cherki, with journalist Simon Phillips claiming that Chelsea are ‘exploring’ the idea of signing the Frenchman.

A separate report last month suggested that the French side would want a fee in the region of €50m (£43m) for the midfielder, making him a reasonably priced option for the west Londoners, who spent around £600m over last season’s windows.

Where could Rayan Cherki fit in at Chelsea?

Hailed as a “wonderkid” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the 19-year-old could prove to be a perfect asset for Pochettino to have on board at the Bridge.

A pivotal area that the Argentine is expected to get to work on is the attack, considering the Blues netted just 38 goals in 38 league games last campaign, highlighting a lack of clinical spirit and creativity in the final third.

There are plenty of areas for the former Tottenham boss to explore and manipulate, and lots of talent to both express and expel.

Criticised as being “so poor” by members of the media, Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher could see Pochettino secure an upgrade on his services in the middle of the park, should he opt to sign Cherki.

A product of Chelsea’s academy, Gallagher endured several loan spells before getting regular game time in the squad last season, however, the Englishman has failed to make an impact sufficient enough to aid the side’s woes in the final third.

At 19, Cherki could claim the 23-year-old’s place in Pochettino’s plans, with his numbers painting an exciting picture for the Blues to imagine their future to be in attack.

When comparing Gallagher and the Frenchman’s numbers over their respective 2022/23 league campaigns, it’s harsh viewing for the Epsom-born player who could face the reality of falling down the pecking order.

As per FBref comparisons, the teenager achieved a greater threat in his distribution, as highlighted through his average of 6.92 progressive passes per 90 to Gallagher’s 5.83, as well as averaging 3.17 key passes to his 1.17 per 90.

Another area of his game that Cherki could bolster Chelsea’s midfield with are his capabilities on the ball, topping the charts in Ligue 1 last season by registering 6.39 progressive carries per 90, scoring higher than Lionel Messi in this area, via FBref.

Gallagher managed an average of 2.22 progressive carries per 90 in the Premier League, suggesting the ways that the teenager could add to the Blues’ attack with his youthful and energetic spark in possession that could greatly benefit those around him.

Pochettino has a job on his hands this summer, however, the Argentine could get Chelsea back to familiar highs with a positive transfer window and a chance to craft his side.

Southampton are set to seal a deal to bring in Shea Charles from Man City this summer, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Who is Shea Charles?

The 19-year-old is somewhat of an unknown quantity currently at club level, with the defensive midfielder having struggled to get many league games under his belt. In fact, he has only ever appeared in the Premier League for current club Man City once – and that was in the last campaign and lasted for just 28 minutes.

Instead, the wonderkid has had to make do with action for their reserve sides but has impressed for them with 49 appearances and two goal contributions from his deep lying role.

Despite never featuring in the top flight, it hasn't stopped him from breaking onto the international stage already for his country Northern Ireland. Having initially broken into their Under-16 team, he then worked his way up to the Under-19 and Under-21 outfits. His performances for those sides eventually led to a first ever cap for their first-team just last year. Having shone on the big stage, he has gone on to bag a further five caps.

Are Southampton signing Shea Charles?

Now, according to a report from reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Championship side Southampton have clearly liked what they have seen from the youngster and want to tie up a deal for the player.

The Saints are now closing in on a £9m deal for the 19-year-old – a large fee for a teenager, especially to an EFL side – and he will have a medical this weekend ahead of a switch to the Championship outfit.

City clearly see a lot of potential in the midfielder though, as they have also included a clause that allows them to bring him back to the Etihad should they opt to, and a sell-on clause too. Romano said: "Excl: Southampton are closing in on deal to sign Man City 2003 born midfielder Shea Charles. Manchester City will receive £9m fee — it will also include buy back clause and sell on clause for MCFC. Charles will travel this weekend for medical if all goes to plan."

Charles also adds some versatility to the Southampton side. Whilst he predominantly plays in the centre of the field as a number six, he can also play across the backline. The wonderkid has featured in both centre-back positions but has also been shifted out onto the right-flank in the past. It means that, should the Saints ever be short in their defensive ranks, they can rely on Charles to slot in if needed over the course of the campaign.

Despite his age, Charles has already been praised for his impressive performances at international level. Football journalist Josh Bunting stated that the youngster has been "impressive" for Northern Ireland, and it shows his ability already despite his limited club involvement.

It means that Southampton are getting a player who is not only gaining a little bit of experience already at a high level, but has the potential to get even better.

Jesse March is gone, Javi Gracia is gone, Victor Orta is gone, and more poignantly for Leeds United supporters, Andrea Radrizzani is gone.

In come the 49ers who blessed with their new managerial recruit in Daniel Farke, will hope to bring a great deal more promise to Elland Road.

This is a side that since Marcelo Bielsa's departure have been in steep decline. Two straight relegation battles finally saw them slump back into the second tier.

The hope will be that another dreaded 16 years don't pass by before they find themselves back in the Premier League. Fortunately, they have a promotion specialist in Farke at the wheel.

His first order of business will be to bring in new recruits. He may well start with Liverpool's Nat Phillips, a rumoured £10m target for the Whites, but another new face could be Sam Field.

It was claimed last month that the Yorkshire side are in the race to seal his signature. Sat in the last year of his contract at QPR, any deal is expected to cost around £3m, as per Football Transfers.

How good is Sam Field?

The midfielder seemed to be destined for big things when he broke through at West Brom.

Former teammate and current Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster called him "very elegant and classy" all the way back in 2016. Such words are very much apt for Field's performances in the present day too as he emerged as one of the most battle-hardened holding players in the Championship last term.

Via FBref, he ranks incredibly highly compared to his positional peers in the division. Indeed, the 25-year-old sits inside the best 20% for tackles made, 12% for aerials won, 7% for interceptions, 6% for blocks and 3% for clearances.

Field, therefore, is often left to the dirty work in front of the defence. Last term, he only found the net on three occasions, albeit that did help him to double his career tally.

That said, an enormous record of 12 yellow cards paints the best picture of his skill set. He doesn't deliberately seek ill-discipline, but this is a man who knows he'll be tasked with stopping opposition attacks.

Such a style of play sees him draw comparisons with the Yorkshire Pirlo; Kalvin Phillips.

The England midfielder may have won the treble with Manchester City last season but since his move from Elland Road, his stock has fallen a great deal.

He is simply on the periphery at the Etihad but at Leeds, he was quickly writing himself into folklore.

Part of the triumphant team that won promotion under Bielsa, he also posted impressive numbers akin to Field during that campaign.

Leeds undertook a great deal less defending in that term than QPR did last season, conceding just 35 goals to Gareth Ainsworth's side's 71, meaning Phillips was never going to rank as highly as Field.

That said, he still sat in the best 20% of Championship midfielders for tackles, interceptions and aerials won.

If Farke's men are to secure promotion at the first time of asking then securing one of the most dominant holding players in the second tier will no doubt aid their task.

The Whites have got it wrong plenty of times in the transfer market over the last two years; just ask Georginio Rutter, but in Field, they'd be signing a consistent and solid presence. You can't go too far wrong there.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is willing to spend over €40m (£34m) to ensure they win the race for Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer, according to a recent report from Spain.

What's the latest Tottenham transfer news?

Spurs are still keen on bringing in a new defender this summer, with it recently being reported they have joined Levi Colwill's growing list of admirers, despite the fact Chelsea have insisted he will not be put up for sale, instead offering him a new contract.

The same report details that Micky van de Ven and Edmond Tapsoba remain targets for Spurs, however, they have concerns about rivals Liverpool hijacking a deal for the former, as the Reds are believed to be targeting a defender with a similar profile.

In a recent interview with GiveMeSport, journalist Paul Brown claimed that a deal for the Wolfsburg defender is currently more plausible than a move for Tapsoba, saying:

“Spurs seem a little further down the line with Van de Ven. They've met his people. I understand his personal terms won't be a problem. It's purely about agreeing on a fee with his club.

“That one seems more likely to happen at the moment than Tapsoba. But both of them are on Spurs’ list, and it does look like they might try to sign two centre-backs this summer. So, they may sign them both.”

Now, Postecoglou has his sights set on another defensive target, as according to reports from Spain (via To the Lane and Back), Spurs and the manager are willing to pay over €40m (£34m) to secure Bremer's signature this summer.

The centre-back was deemed to be one of the stand-out performers in an underwhelming Juventus side last season, and he may now be given the opportunity to try his luck in the Premier League, having emerged as a potential option for Tottenham.

There may be some competition for the Brazilian's signature, with a number of other top European teams said to be interested, although none of these are named.

How good is Gleison Bremer?

Lauded as a "monster" by members of the media, the 26-year-old was one of Juventus' best players in the Serie A last season, averaging a 7.11 SofaScore match rating, the third-highest in the squad, and a higher figure than any Spurs defender averaged in the Premier League.

The Juventus star is a very assured passer of the ball, ranking in the 87th percentile for his pass-completion rate per 90 over the past year, when compared to his positional peers, while he also places in the 88th percentile for blocks in the same timeframe.

At 26-years-old, the £154k-per-week defender is more experienced than Van de Ven, and he has performed better than the Dutchman on a number of key metrics in the past year, including interceptions, clearances and aerials won per 90.

As such, Bremer could be a solid alternative option to the Wolfsburg man, and he could also come in alongside the 22-year-old, if Postecoglou is keen to add a more experienced centre-back to his squad ahead of his first season in charge.

Heart of Midlothian mainly relied on Lawrence Shankland and Josh Ginnelly for goals during the 2022/23 season, as the duo scored 41 goals between them and with the English winger departing the club this summer, it will be up to the other players to step up.

Steven Naismith certainly has a challenge on his hands in terms of improving on their fourth-place finish in the Premiership last term, especially considering they have made only one signing with a couple of weeks to go until the first league fixture.

Who have Hearts signed?

Michael McGovern has made the move North of the border from Norwich City on a free transfer, but at 39-years-old, he is hardly a signing which will excite the supporters.

The Tynecastle side are also close to securing a move for Australian midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof, who could be their first outfield signing of the transfer window, while defender Frankie Kent is also being linked with a move to Scotland.

Naismith will still have to bolster his attacking options however while also reviving players such as Barrie McKay and Alan Forrest in order to give them that extra edge in the attacking third next season.

How many goals has Alan Forrest scored for Hearts?

The next highest scorers for Hearts after Shankland and Ginnelly were Forest (five) and McKay (four), which is quite the drop from the 28 and 13 goals the former two netted across the entirety of last season.

McKay has proven to be an excellent attacking option for the club during his two years in Edinburgh, already notching up 25 goal contributions – six goals and 19 assists – and if he could just up his scoring rate slightly, Hearts could find themselves in a far better position during 2023/24.

Forrest only arrived at the Jambos last summer, signing from Livingston and was praised by journalist Craig Fowler, who said:

“I’m a little skeptical as to whether he can step up and be more consistent than the likes of Gino or GMS, but in terms of squad building he’s a very good fit.”

Having shone for Livi and Ayr United previously, scoring 18 and 55 goals respectively, there were hopes that he could have a similar impact at Hearts.

The 26-year-old played in 47 games for the club as they secured qualification to the Europa Conference League group stages, yet his tally of just five goals is underwhelming considering his talents.

Despite starting just 16 Premiership matches, Forrest did rank fourth across the squad for goals (four) while also ranking in the top ten for shots per game (one) and successful dribbles per game (0.5), suggesting that although he didn’t get as many opportunities as anticipated, he still contributed well enough.

He has demonstrated that if he plays higher up the pitch, goals will arrive sooner rather than later and ahead of next season, Naismith should deploy him as a left-winger as opposed to a slightly deeper role and this could get him firing while also taking the pressure off of Shankland in the process.

For all the focus on incomings at Manchester United this summer, the Red Devils having seemingly been rather lax when it comes to shifting the 'deadwood' of late, with a number of uncertain futures still to be resolved.

While David De Gea has been the most high-profile departure following the expiry of his contract last month, the only noteworthy sale has been that of Alex Telles, with the left-back joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr on a £4m deal.

One man whom United are also seemingly looking to shift is Telles' Brazilian colleague, Fred, with the 30-year-old midfielder having been valued at around £20m as Erik ten Hag and co look to recoup some much needed funds in order to invest elsewhere.

Having previously been branded "not good enough" by club legend Roy Keane, the £120k-per-week asset started just two of the final 13 Premier League games of the season after sliding down the pecking order, with a change of scenery now needed after five years at Old Trafford.

With partner-in-crime Scott McTominay also potentially up for grabs, new midfield recruits will seemingly be needed, hence the interest in Bayern Munich maestro, Joshua Kimmich.

What are the latest Man United transfer rumours?

According to reports in Spain late last week, the Red Devils are reportedly keen to make a move for the 28-year-old in order to strengthen in the centre of the park, with the former Stuttgart ace emerging as a 'priority' target.

The belief is that Bayern could be 'receptive' to the idea of allowing the 5 foot 10 ace to leave the Allianz Arena with just two years left to run on his current deal, thus allowing for Ten Hag to potentially pounce.

This search for a new midfielder has also brought out strong links to Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat – whom Ten Hag coached previously at Utrecht – although Kimmich could perhaps represent a better option as far as United are concerned.

Who is better Amrabat or Kimmich?

Lauded as an "absolutely phenomenal player" by former United boss Jose Mourinho, Kimmich has enjoyed a glittering eight-year spell in Bavaria, having won eight successive league titles as well as the Champions League in that time, among a raft of other honours.

A player who can be "a top right-back, left-back, centre-back, No.6, No.8, No.10" as he "has the qualities to be anything" – according to Mourinho – the German's versatility should certainly make him a more astute pick, ahead of both Fred and Amrabat.

Not only that, but in the Bundesliga last season, the £323k-per-week machine showcased his brilliance in the final third after scoring five times and registering six assists in 33 outings, having also created 11 big chances and averaged 2.7 key passes as a marker of his deep-lying creative threat.

Fred, by contrast, scored just twice and registered just two assists, while creating just four big chances and averaging 0.4 key passes per game in the Premier League, having struggled to make his mark at the top end of the pitch.

Amrabat, meanwhile, contributed just one goal involvement, created just one big chance and averaged only 0.4 key passes, while his defensive contribution of two tackles and interceptions per game was also behind that of Kimmich (3.4) – albeit while still bettering Fred (1.8).

A perhaps key facet of Amrabat's game is dictating the tempo of a game in midfield as he ranks in the top 5% among his European peers for pass completion, although his average of 7.93 progressive passes per 90 (top 8%) is still lower than that of Kimmich, with the latter man ranking in the top 1% at an average of 9.87 per 90 – further proof of his innate ball-playing brilliance.

Having been described as a player with the potential to "become the world's best player" in the past – according to former boss Hansi Flick – the Bayern sensation is a figure that Ten Hag would surely love to have on the books, despite his prior relationship with Amrabat.

Leeds United have bought both for the present and the future this summer, and Daniel Farke could be set to supplement the latter once again should they reignite their permanent interest in an old target…

Who are Leeds United signing this summer?

With Scottish teenager Lewis Pirie marking their first foray of the window, his acquisition prefaced the two senior signings of Ethan Ampadu and Karl Darlow, which have bolstered their ranks massively.

In what promises to be a huge period of revolution, which will hopefully provoke an instant Premier League return, the long-term must be taken care of to ensure their stay will be longer than their last.

Read the latest Leeds transfer news HERE…

As such, they could seek to once again try and snag youngster Kian Breckin from Manchester City, as a starlet ready for gradual embedding into a first-team now.

Such is the quality of the 19-year-old gem, he has drawn attention from Newcastle United and even Barcelona in recent years too.

Who is Kian Breckin?

Although yet to feature for Pep Guardiola's senior side, the teenager has been a mainstay across City's various youth teams, shining for all.

This culminated in his most recent campaign, in which he starred for the U21 side littered with top prospects; he scored eight times and assisted a further four in the league.

Sports journalist Aadam Patel had earmarked him as someone ready to take that next step just the year prior, and it seems that with each year he edges closer to the level required to star in a first team. He wrote on Twitter: "Kian Breckin is one to watch out for."

However, arguably the biggest praise reserved from the former Wycombe Wanderers loanee came from scout Yuki Tamaru, who suggested that his style resembled City's legendary creator:

"Quality players. Kian Breckin resembles [Kevin] De Bruyne in the way he uses half space and activates the space behind the opposition fullbacks."

Given how the Belgian midfielder has shone across his tenure at the Etihad, this is arguably the greatest compliment a young player can receive.

Last season saw the 32-year-old record 41 goal contributions across all competitions, as he would play key roles in each of the three trophies they won.

His 7.78 average rating in the Premier League was also the highest of anyone in the entire division and was bolstered by the 31 big chances he created, and 3.1 key passes recorded per game, via Sofascore.

This unsurprisingly has garnered praise, with pundit Jamie Redknapp even suggesting he will go down as one of the all-time greats:

"I just feel with all his attributes, I've never seen anyone pass the ball so beautifully. His football IQ, the way he sees gaps and threads through passes with such pinpoint accuracy.

"I haven't seen it before. The goals he scores, he's a beautiful striker of the ball; for me, he's the greatest."

Whilst Breckin has a long way to go before he can emulate even the slightest bit of such a stunning career, his profile on Man City's official website helps emphasise these similarities further as he is described as a "cultured attacking midfielder" who is "comfortable at receiving the ball in tight areas"; a trait he is clearly famed for.

Perhaps a permanent switch to Elland Road could give him the crucial game time to start on that long road towards succeeding De Bruyne, although the club will have to offer a sizable bid to cut short his impending loan spell to Wycombe Wanderers.

Manchester United are thought to be eyeing a possible surprise move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia ahead of both Liverpool and Chelsea.

Who is signing Romeo Lavia?

The Red Devils have been relatively busy so far this summer ahead of the 2023/24 season, with Mason Mount and Andre Onana already making the move to Old Trafford from Chelsea and Inter Milan respectively.

However, Erik ten Hag appears to be on the hunt for more additions ahead of his second year in charge, and it looks as if Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund will be the next big-money arrival.

A €70m fee has been agreed between the two clubs, with the player already agreeing a five-year deal. Hojlund has even undergone a medical and is poised to complete the relative paperwork on Wednesday ahead of an official announcement.

After the Denmark international, there could be more work to be done in midfield, with United and Ten Hag seemingly after a further addition to potentially play alongside Mount.

Read The Latest Man United Transfer News HERE…

Reports have claimed that Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is close to joining the club and reuniting with Ten Hag in the process, however, it appears as if the Red Devils also have their eye on Lavia, a player who has been heavily in demand over recent weeks.

The Daily Mail shared a transfer update in the last 48 hours and touched on the race to sign Lavia, with Southampton expecting a big week. They said that Liverpool, following the sales of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson will make an improved bid, something which has now happened, whereas Chelsea have maintained contact as well.

However, the report adds that ‘a foreign club and Manchester United are the surprise elements still in the mix’. It is believed that the Red Devils would need to sell first before making a move of their own, whereas Amrabat is a cheaper option at around £25m.

Who could leave Man United?

It appears as if the Red Devils may need to sell before making any further summer signings, and at the start of the window, the club reportedly put 13 players up for sale.

Donny van de Beek, Fred and Scott McTominay were the three central midfielders who could end up departing, with those at Old Trafford valuing them at £20m, £20m and £40m respectively. Van de Beek has been linked with a move to Real Sociedad, Fred a switch to Fulham and McTominay at West Ham, however, they are all still on the books in Manchester.

Should one or two depart, it could open the door for the club to make a move for Lavia, dubbed a defensive midfield “monster” by journalist Benjy Nurick. However, with Chelsea and Liverpool both keen, it could mean that United don’t have the time to make their move, so may end up going for Amrabat.

It is good to see that Old Trafford officials aren’t looking to stop after the eventually secure Hojlund’s services, so they may well be active in the market right up until the September 1 deadline in regards to both incomings and outgoings.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been the talk of the transfer window this summer, with the England international entering the final 12 months of his contract at the north London club.

Football FanCast is here to keep you informed on all the latest updates.

What is the latest Harry Kane news?

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Kane, according to The Athletic.

After several weeks of negotiations, the two clubs have finally agreed upon a fee thought to be worth in excess of €100m (£86.4m).

The England captain, who had been leaning towards staying at Spurs, must now decide whether or not he will make the move to the Bundesliga.

Read the latest Tottenham transfer news HERE…

He has been enjoying life under newly-appointed boss Ange Postecoglou but talks regarding a new contract haven't made any progress so far.

Kane wants his future resolved before Spurs kick off their Premier League campaign away at Brentford on Sunday.

Bayern's fourth bid has been successful, but they now must convince their top target to make the switch to Germany ahead of the fast-approaching season.

Manchester United, who had previously been the most likely destination for the 29-year-old, were not willing to meet Spurs' £100m valuation and instead signed Atalanta forward Rasmus Højlund.

Similarly to United, Real Madrid were touted as potential suitors for the 83-cap international, but Spanish outlet AS reported that the La Liga giants were reluctant to meet Levy's valuation, and subsequently pulled out of the race.

Where does Harry Kane want to play?

In recent weeks, Kane's appetite to depart the north London club seemed to have weakened. The Athletic claimed the 30-year-old has been encouraged by Postecoglou's impact and was leaning towards staying put.

However, after Bayern's bid was accepted on Thursday, three days before the start of Spurs' Premier League season, the forward could opt to make the leap abroad in a bid to win silverware.

Spurs wanted to tie their asset down to a new deal but talks failed to progress.

With no other suitors pursuing the England international, Bayern appear to be Kane's only option if he is to depart the Lilywhites.

Will Daniel Levy sell Kane?

Yes, is the simple answer.

Levy has accepted Bayern's fourth bid worth over €100m (£86.4m) for the striker but it did take a while for the chairman to sanction the sale.

After weeks of haggling, Levy finally appears to be happy with the German champions' offer and the deal is now subject to Kane's decision.