Newcastle United suffer striker blow amid big Jesse Lingard transfer boost

A look at all the latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours following the Magpies’ narrow defeat to Liverpool.
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Newcastle United are now safe and dry after huge improvements in the second half of the campaign.

Eddie Howe’s men suffered a narrow defeat to Liverpool over the weekend, but the Magpies still managed to stay in the top half.

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Newcastle will be looking to keep their top half spot between now and the end of the season to maintain the solid platform they have built ahead of next season.

Manchester City are next up, but as the Magpies prepare for that one, we have rounded up the latest transfer rumours.

Osimhen blow

Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United, with the Magpies in need of reinforcements up top.

But according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal are now at the front of the race amid interest from around Europe.

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The Magpies may have to be patient in their bid to land a frontman, especially with Arsenal having the possibility of being able to offer Champions League football.

Lingard keen on Magpies

Newcastle are said to be keen on a move for Manchester United star Jesse Lingard ahead of this summer.

The midfielder is out of contract this summer, and according to The Sun, he likes the idea of making the switch to St James’ Park.

Lingard is said to want to remain somewhere in the North of England, giving Newcastle an advantage.