Newcastle United transfer rumours: Magpies 'eye' Portuguese stalwart amid centre-back hunt
A round-up of the latest Newcastle United transfer rumours on Friday, 15 April.
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Darwin Nunez, Youri Tielemans: 10 Arsenal transfers Mikel Arteta could complete this summer
Arsenal are in the market for at least three new players this summer, with both manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu determined to strengthen the first-team squad.
Lyon fans attempt to enter pitch after loss to West Ham in Europa League quarter-finals
A section of Lyon supporters attempted to make their way onto the pitch following their loss at home to West Ham in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night.
Angry Lyon fans try to invade pitch after West Ham defeat
LYON, France - Olympique Lyonnais fans tried to invade the Groupama Stadium pitch in ugly scenes after their side were knocked out of the Europa League following a 3-0 defeat by West Ham United on Thursday. Dozens of supporters pushed the safety barriers that were held by stewards after the final whistle following the London side's 4-1 aggregate victory. France's Ligue 1 has been hit by a spate of fan violence this season and a Lyon game was called off in December after Olympique de Marseille's Dimitri Payet had been hit by a bottle thrown from the stands.
Source: Newcastle United agree terms with £40m-rated "leader", it's a game-changer - opinion
Newcastle United fans have been handed an exciting twist in their club’s chase to sign Lille defender Sven Botman this summer.
Bid made: Newcastle now send official to watch £37.4m 'boss' ahead of potential summer move
Newcastle United have reportedly now sent a scout to watch centre-back Goncalo Inacio, and even made a bid for the player in January, according to reports in Portugal.
Arsenal debate: Lacazette's absence sparks Pepe chance as Mikel Arteta decides Southampton team
Alexandre Lacazette's place in the Arsenal team remains a point of contention. The Frenchman has failed to score in his last 18 matches from open play. A record that stretched back to the 3-0 win over Southampton in December.
Newcastle United prepare fresh bids for Sven Botman and Diego Carlos but have plenty of options
Newcastle United still have Sevilla star Diego Carlos on their summer shortlist but the Magpies will not get in a bidding war for his services. Although, he could be a viable option with suggestions in Italy growing stronger that another January target Sven Botman of Lille will soon be an AC Milan player.