Newcastle United given boost in pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star as Man City prodigy interest emerges

The sweet taste of victory is still sitting on the tongues of Newcastle United fans after a huge win over Manchester United at the weekend.

The Magpies gave themselves a huge boost in the chase for Champions League football and leapfrogged the Red Devils in the Premier League table.

The win made it three league victories on the bounce for Eddie Howe's side who are flying once again. Here is the latest transfer news from Newcastle Untied ahead of the summer transfer window.

In-form Borussia Dortmund star spurs contract talks with Premier League interest apparent

Borussia Dortmund Julian Brandt looks set to make a move to the Premier League this summer and Newcastle United are one of the clubs touted as a potential destination.

The 26-year-old will have just 12 months left on his contract this year and the German giants have struggled to negotiate with the attacking midfielder on a new deal with the star aware of interest from abroad.

BILD reports that the in-form Bundesliga playmaker is set to reject a new contract at Dortmund despite a £120,000 a week offer and public love from his manager.

Brandt is valued at £25 million and Dortmund may be forced to cash in this summer with reports saying interest from Newcastle 'would definitely appeal' to the star.

The midfielder has nine goals and five assists this year and scored in four consecutive games during a brilliant run in February.

Newcastle to swoop in for talented Manchester City youngster

Newcastle have shown 'strong interest' in making a future-minded move for Manchester City defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

The centre-back has been on loan at Burnley this season, working under defensive mastermind Vincent Kompany and has been a key part of the Championship champions-elect squad.

The 21-year-old also captains the England under-21 side and 90min report that Eddie Howe and Newcastle are one of multiple suitors who have registered interest in Harwood-Bellis.

The defender is believed to want to stay at the Etihad Stadium but is aware that time in the first team may be hard to come by given the calibre of Pep Guardiola's side, meaning a move elsewhere may be in his best interests.