Latest Newcastle United transfer news and gossip with updates on Brentford forward Yoane Wissa and Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson
Mark has been a football journalist since 2017 and has contributed to several publications including the Liverpool Echo, Manchester Evening News and football.london. He also spent eight months on the US Sports team for the Mirror US
Yoane Wissa of Brentford
Yoane Wissa of Brentford
Newcastle United are running out of time to get the new signings over the line before the transfer window closes.
Newcastle have made four new signings so far this summer but would like to add more new additions to Eddie Howe's squad. Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw, Jacob Ramsey and Aaron Ramsdale have all been signed by Newcastle, and there is the potential for more to come.
Howe and Co. are currently preparing to face Liverpool in the Premier League in the next instalment of Monday Night Football. It remains to be seen if Newcastle will make any progress on deals for new signings before the clash at St James' Park.
Here, Chronicle Live takes a look at some of the latest Newcastle transfer news and gossip that has generated headlines over the last 24 hours.
Yoane Wissa update
Newcastle made a £40million bid for Yoane Wissa on Wednesday, and talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook has provided fresh insight into the potential deal.
The report has claimed that Brentford have rejected the bid from Newcastle and are insistent that they would only do business if their £60million valuation is met.
***Chronicle Live says:***Another day goes by, and Newcastle are still no closer to signing a striker. If Brentford's asking price turns out to be accurate, it remains to be seen if the Magpies will press on with a deal or look elsewhere.
Nicolas Jackson interest
An update has emerged about the future of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson amid reported interest from Newcastle.
Sky Sports have reported that Aston Villa are now showing an interest in signing Jackson and are weighing up making an offer to sign the striker.
The report also claims that Jackson would be keen to sign for Villa if given the opportunity, but it's unclear if Newcastle are planning to make an offer.
Chronicle Live: Jackson is one of several strikers to be linked with a move to Newcastle this summer, but it seems that Villa may be ahead of them in the battle for his signature. It remains to be seen if the Magpies will look to beat Villa to Jackson's signing or look at other targets.