Newcastle United ‘tracking’ ex-Celtic star as Arsenal ‘well placed’ to secure early summer transfer

The Magpies have been linked with two players as they look to strengthen their squad during the summer transfer window.
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Arsenal are reportedly leading Newcastle United and a whole host of other clubs in the race to sign Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.

Speculation surrounding the Belgian star’s future has increased in recent weeks as he approaches the final three months of his current deal at the King Power Stadium. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Tielemans has still continued to form a key part of Brendan Rodgers’ side, making 28 appearances in all competitions for the Foxes.

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However, it seems increasingly unlikely the 25-year-old will remain at the club next season and negotiations over an extension to his contract continue to come to a successful conclusions.

Speaking about the midfielder’s future in the final days of the January transfer window, Rodgers said: “I started this chat two years ago. I don’t know what can happen. My focus is on who’s here and we’ll see what happens. He’s only got a number of months left on his contract and this has been going on for two years. I’m not going to continue speculating. We’ll see what happens.”

The likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle have all been linked with a move for Tielemans in recent months - but Football Insider are now reporting long-term admirers Arsenal are ‘well placed to agree an early deal’ to take the Belgian star to the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer this summer.

Newcastle and Manchester United ‘track’ former Celtic star

Newcastle are said to be monitoring the progress of Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong as he continues to impress with the Bundesliga club.

Former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)Former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
Former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
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The former Celtic defender has become an integral part of the Bayer side since moving to Germany in January 2021 - but it is during the current season where his form has really caught the eye of potential suitors. The Dutch Under-21 international has scored five goals and provided six assists in 28 appearances in all competitions despite his side languishing in mid-table in the Bundesliga.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has suggested Newcastle and Carabao Cup Final rivals Manchester United are both ‘tracking’ Frimpong with an eye to making a move for the defender in the summer.