Sources: Newcastle and West Ham set to imminently be offered chance to sign 101-goal striker

GiveMeSport transfer insider Dean Jones returns with his latest Thursday column…

Newcastle are set to join the discussion over a potential move for Gabigol to the Premier League.

They are to be offered the player imminently as agents scope out the possibility of a move to the Premier League.

Wolves have been credited with interest in Gabigol, who has scored 101 goals in 156 matches for Flamengo, in recent days and it is true they are exploring the situation after being made aware of his availability. 

Yet other clubs will be given the chance to sign him too with Newcastle at the top of the list, along with West Ham.

A move for Declan Rice is on the agenda at Chelsea as part of the fast-moving new era of Todd Boehly.

Early indications from sources close to the situation suggest the Blues could even contact West Ham officials in the coming weeks with a fresh approach to signing the England midfielder.

Rice was in relaxed mood as he flew out of London Heathrow’s Terminal 3 on Friday to enjoy an end of season getaway in Las Vegas. And while his intention is not to cause a fuss about a transfer upon his return from America, it is believed he is more than open to the prospect of joining Chelsea. He was released from the club as a young teenager but holds no grudge and would certainly be willing to go back.

Chelsea have looked to sign Rice previously and Thomas Tuchel is still an admirer. The Blues are set to lose one of Jorginho or N’Golo Kante this summer and the new ownership would love to make a statement signing. Rice is seen as an ideal profile of player to build around as the next era gets underway.

It is already a busy summer with Tuchel putting in plenty of hours of planning as part of his responsibilities, working