Howe can land his own Varane as Newcastle eye move for "confident" £27m-rated machine - opinion
Newcastle United and Eddie Howe quickly identified the defence as an area in need of strengthening during the January transfer window.
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Simon Jordan hails Newcastle United after being 'proven wrong'
Talksport pundit Simon Jordan has admitted to having been 'proven wrong' by Newcastle United after the Magpies managed to turn around their season to escape the clutches of relegation. Back in November 2021, Newcastle sat bottom of the Premier League, with no side ever managing to avoid relegation having not won any of their opening 14 games this season.
Newcastle handed boost in the race to sign Alex Grimaldo but top duo are also in the frame
Newcastle have been handed a boost in their search for a new left-back following reports Benfica are ready to sell Alex Grimaldo for a cut-price fee this summer.
Alan Hutton claims Villa could be signing the next Kieran Tierney
Aston Villa have three left-backs on the books with Lucas Digne, Ashley Young and Matt Targett, but Young plays in a supporting role these days while Targett is surplus to requirements under Steven Gerrard, so the Midlands outfit are on the hunt for potential replacements.
Agbonlahor tips Steven Gerrard to keep Tyrone Mings
Tyrone Mings has an uncertain future at Aston Villa this summer. The 29-year-old is coming off the back of a below-par season at club level, finds himself out of the recent England squad and has been linked with a move to Newcastle United.
Alan Hutton tips Aston Villa to sign Calvin Bassey
Despite signing Lucas Digne from Everton in January, Aston Villa may be on the hunt for another left-back this summer. Steven Gerrard may be looking to replace Matt Targett who’s surplus to requirements and is believed to have an eye on Rangers’ Calvin Bassey.
Aston Villa upheaval leaves Steven Gerrard with key decision to make
It took just four days for Aston Villa to begin their summer transfer activity with the eye-catching captures of Boubacar Kamara and Diego Carlos. Last week's double swoop followed the club's announcement that Philippe Coutinho will be sticking around following his loan switch from Barcelona in January as the Brazilian became a permanent member of Steven Gerrard's squad.
Sky Sports: Villa and Gerrard already now prioritising a fourth target; NSWE are closing in
Aston Villa have made Rangers defender Calvin Bassey a priority defensive target, according to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett.