The 24-year-old Senegal international has been at Stamford Bridge since June 2023, with the Blues paying a £32m fee to sign him from Villarreal. It’s believed that Chelsea want around £50m in order to let Jackson leave the west London club, with the player under contract until 2033.

Senior figures at RB Leipzig now reportedly suspect that hotshot striker Benjamin Sesko may end up staying at the club, despite interest from Manchester United and Newcastle. Both English teams are searching for a new forward, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee underwhelming, while Alexander Isak could leave for Liverpool.

Now, the same publication claims Newcastle did have a £27m bid accepted this week, which prompted Man City to exercise their matching rights. And to add a final plot twist to this long transfer saga, the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope claims Pep Guardiola’s side matched the bid just ONE HOUR before the deadline.

Newcastle United have missed out on yet another signing this summer following news that James Trafford has decided to move to Manchester City. The Magpies had long been linked with a move for Trafford and had seen a bid of £27m accepted by Burnley for the goalkeeper.

However, the report claims Isak, who is not on their pre-season tour to Singapore, wants to go to Anfield, with a valuation of around £150million – and that Newcastle are having to look at alternatives, which includes cashing in on the outstanding Sweden international and ploughing the proceeds back into the squad.

Jack Grealish has sent a message amid Newcastle United transfer interest after a difficult season at Manchester City

Newcastle United could hardly be having a worse summer window as they continually miss out on transfer target after transfer transfer. The 2024/25 campaign ended on such a high for the Magpies as

Premier League sides Arsenal and Newcastle United continue their preseason preparations with a meeting in Singapore on Sunday.