Current Newcastle transfer rumors and news: Despite rumors of a move to St. James’ Park, Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is getting closer to signing a loan deal with West Ham.
After it appears that Newcastle United will not be able to sign Kalvin Phillips, they could have to look for other transfer options.
During the January transfer window, the Manchester City midfielder has been linked to the Magpies. Under Pep Guardiola, Phillips has had difficulty getting into games and is anticipated to sign a loan agreement to leave the Etihad Stadium.
The Athletic has stated, meanwhile, that West Ham is getting close to bringing Phillips in on a season-long loan. Although it has been said that personal conditions have already been decided upon, the agreement does not include a buy option.
Therefore, if Newcastle wants to bolster the midfield, they will have to look elsewhere for prospects. Five players that Eddie Howe and company may consider before the transfer market closes on February 1 have been examined by Chronicle Live.
Ederson (Atalanta)
Atalanta midfielder Ederson was recently linked with a move to Newcastle, while Manchester United have also been credited as potential suitors.
Ederson joined Atalanta from Salernitana in 2022 and has been a key player in the Serie A club’s midfield ever since. It’s been reported that scouts from Newcastle have watched Ederson in action, with a view to a potential move either this month or in the summer.
Amadou Onana (Everton)
Speculation that Newcastle could sign Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has been doing the rounds for several weeks.
It has been reported that Everton would demand a £50 million fee to prise Onana from Goodison Park. As a result, there are doubts over a possible move for the midfielder, but it has not stopped the rumours from doing the rounds.
Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta)
Along with Ederson, reports have claimed that Newcastle are also looking at his teammate Teun Koopmeiners.
The Netherlands international has also been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks. Atalanta could demand a fee in the region of €45 million (£38.5 million), although it has been suggested that Liverpool are the most likely to get a deal done.
Desire Doue (Rennes)
Rennes midfielder Desire Doue is one of the latest midfielders to be linked with a move to Newcastle.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
Not long after rumours emerged that Miguel Almiron might leave St James’ Park, Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White was mentioned as a possible replacement.
Gibbs-White only joined Forest from Wolves in a £42.5 million deal in 2022. While he has often been used in a forward role, he is also capable of operating in midfield – a position Newcastle could do with reinforcing.
