Newcastle United are monitoring a potential transfer bid for Manchester United winger Amad Diallo this summer as Eddie Howe prepares to work with a new-look Magpies squad.

The North East outfit have already seen Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali leave the club and Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as a top transfer target for Premier League champions Arsenal.

Newcastle United have added Ewen Jaouen, Bazoumana Touré and Sean Steur to their squad but none provide the Premier League experience lost by outgoings.

The Magpies join Brighton in keeping a close eye on Diallo, who is contracted at Old Trafford until 2030, although it is currently Serie A giants AC Milan who are frontrunners for a deal.

AC Milan frontrunners for Amad Diallo transfer

CaughtOffside reports that AC Milan are prepared to test Man United’s determination to hold on to the 24-year-old. Diallo was a regular starter under Michael Carrick last term but an exit is not out of the question, with the winger scoring just two goals in 33 appearances last season.

The outlet claims that the Red Devils have little reason to push through the sale of Diallo, who is still a valued part of Carrick’s work at the club, despite his barren run in front of goal.

AC Milan are now under the stewardship of former Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim, who is said to be in the market for a ‘young and inventive winger’ to bring to the San Siro. Diallo would fit that brief.

United would only consider a sale should Diallo push for the exit, and Amorim’s close relationship with the player could help when it comes to personal terms.

Diallo was especially disappointed to see the Portuguese coach sacked last season. After Amorim was given his marching orders, the winger said: “I was a bit sad because he’s the coach who gave me more visibility and more opportunities to play for Manchester United.

“I was very sad. I even sent him a message to thank him for everything he did for me, both in my life and especially in my career.

“We had a very good relationship, almost like a father-and-son relationship. He understood me, gave me a lot of advice, and let me play freely. It’s very unfortunate, but that’s life. You have to adapt, that’s football.”

Newcastle United wingers linked with St James’ Park exit

Newcastle United have just spent £43 million on Hoffenheim winger Touré, who is a like-for-like replacement for Gordon on the left wing.

While Diallo can play off the left, the former Sunderland man is more regularly deployed on the right and would offer a different profile for Howe.

The Magpies manager currently has Anthony Elanga and Jacob Murphy as options on the right, with Harvey Barnes also able to play in that position.

Murphy has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Everton this summer, with Barnes a potential target for Aston Villa – although those reports came before confirmation of the £19 million UEFA fine.

Man Utd paid £37 million to sign Diallo from Atalanta in 2021 and would likely command a fee of double that to consider an unexpected summer exit.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi could green light a marquee summer sale before the end of the window in order to seal another ‘statement’ signing, with the club having spent in excess of £200 million already this window.

Spurs have already recruited Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for significant fees. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka have arrived for free, but will weigh down the wage bill.

The North London outfit are known to be in an enviable position this summer with the backing to spend and more marquee signings are expected. However, GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs has named one player who could be moving the other way.

Roberto De Zerbi willing to sell Tottenham striker

via Reuters

When it comes to attacking reinforcements, Roberto De Zerbi’s attention is on the flanks. According to Jacobs, speaking on the latest episode of GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast, the Italian is a big fan of Dominic Solanke and the 28-year-old is expected to lead the line next season.

Jacobs said: “Regarding an out-and-out number nine, yes, it [a sale] could happen. Roberto De Zerbi really likes Dom Solanke, so I’m expecting him to stay as it stands.

“Richarlison is the one with a question mark over his future, and if he departs, Tottenham might be in the market for an out-and-out number nine as well. So they are going to continue to make signings between now and the end of the window, statement signings. If they can start, particularly over on that left-hand side.

“This is again an indication of a different approach from Tottenham’s ownership and Tottenham’s leadership, to try and go from basically nearly zero and relegation to hero and give Roberto De Zerbi a squad that instantly heading into next season is capable of challenging for Champions League football.”

Richarlison enters final year of Tottenham contract

Tottenham paid £60 million to sign Richarlison from Everton in 2022, the Brazilian arriving on a five-year deal. That contract is set to expire in 2027, and Spurs will not want to see the forward leave the club for free in 12 months.

The 29-year-old has scored 32 goals since arriving at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but never found enough consistency to prove that he can be trusted as the leading talisman.

Richarlison scored 11 top flight goals last season, including two in his last four outings, but is likely to play second fiddle to Solanke.

There are suggestions from Italy that Juventus could be interested in signing the forward, should their long-term pursuit of Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta fail. Everton were also linked with a move for their former striker in January.

Spurs are also believed to have received an official offer for the striker from a Turkish side earlier this month, but the fee and whether Richarlison would consider a move to Turkey remain to be known.