Everton ‘tracking’ Newcastle United star Elliot Anderson as Chelsea agree Leeds deal for Magpies target

The summer's transfer business seems nearly wrapped up for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United after a busy few weeks of incomings.

Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes and Tino Livramento are all marquee signings who have come through the door well ahead of this weekend's Premier League curtain raiser with Aston Villa.

Here's your Thursday evening transfer round-up from St James' Park.

Everton interested in Elliot Anderson move

Everton want to sign Newcastle United midfield hotshot Elliot Anderson this summer but have been told that no deal will be struck under any circumstances for the rising star.

The 20-year-old has been one of the Magpies' standout stars during pre-season with a brace against Brighton and goals against Aston Villa and Gateshead. Anderson has been dubbed the 'Geordie Maradonna' and singled out for praise by Eddie Howe after an impressive few weeks.

Give Me Sport journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Everton and Luton had been 'tracking' Anderson this summer with both clubs keen for a deal - the latter have now announced the signing of former Toffee Ross Barkley, who fulfils a similar role.

The journalist added that several Championship clubs were interested in taking Anderson on a loan move but Newcastle United have told all suitors that a deal for the midfielder is an absolute no-go.

£20 million midfielder set to complete Chelsea move

Any last hopes of a Newcastle United deal for Leeds United midfielder seem to be over with Chelsea ready to agree a £20 million deal with the Championship side.

The 24-year-old was one of many names linked with a move to St James' Park this summer and operates in a similar area to that of new man Sandro Tonali.

Adams is believed to have impressed scouts when visiting the North East with Leeds United last season with the club thinking about a move after that performance.

Rumours have cooled since Eddie Howe lured Tonali to Newcastle United and now The Telegraph reports that Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea are ready to trigger Adams' £20 million release clause.