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Steven Gerrard wants to sign a defensive-midfielder this summer and Aston Villa have been linked with Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips, but they have a tough task of landing his signature as other clubs might be keen. Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Villa having Philippe Coutinho might lure players to the Midlands over alternate destinations, however.
Aston Villa are once again being linked with a move for Burnley central defender James Tarkowski, according to a report from The Telegraph.
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed that Newcastle United are “not close” to signing anyone, despite reports across the UK to the contrary.
Aston Villa have Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Kortney Hause and Calum Chambers in defence, but John Percy of the Telegraph says the Midlands outfit are interested in James Tarkowski. The 29-year-old is out of contract this summer and isn’t close to putting pen to paper on an extension, so he might be available on a free transfer.
Newcastle United have Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Federico Fernandez and Ciaran Clark on the books, but Eddie Howe is expected to bring in another centre-back this summer – Fernandez and Clark have been surplus to requirements in the second half of the season and could be sold when the transfer window opens.
Manchester United are targeting Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, according to the Daily Mirror. Talks are reported to be ongoing between the clubs over the 20-year-old Holland international.
Mike Jackson is hoping Burnley will be boosted by the return of several players from injury ahead of their crunch clash with Aston Villa on Thursday.
Newcastle United signed Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid, Matt Targett (on loan) from Aston Villa, Dan Burn from Brighton & Hove Albion, Bruno Guimaraes from Olympique Lyonnais and Chris Wood from Burnley in January, so they’ll pulled off some coups while bringing in practical players to improve the squad, but their sights are set even higher this summer.