Transfer Gossip: Man Utd in shock as Newcastle make £200,000-a-week offer for striker; Real Madrid make approach for another Chelsea superstar

Newcastle have jumped ahead of Manchester United and lodged a massive contract offer to an in-demand striker, while Real Madrid are looking at taking another Chelsea star to the Bernabeu, all in the papers.

Newcastle United have submitted a mega contract offer in a bid to get Paulo Dybala on board next season, according to a report.

The news will leave Manchester United in panic, with the Juventus attacker understood to be a target for United. Arsenal are also reported to be interested in the Argentina star, as they look to revamp their forward line.

But both Premier League big guns have been left in the wake of Newcastle, according to Football Insider.

Newcastle, now under Saudi ownership, have “huge” interest in the 28-year-old, who is out of contract in Turin this summer.

In fact they have made contact with Dybala’s representatives and are “willing to make him their highest-ever paid player”.

That would mean the Magpies agreeing a contract worth more than £200,000-a-week for Dybala.

That would be almost a 100% increase on Dybala’s current deal of around £100,000 with the Old Lady.

The developments will likely jolt Man Utd and new boss Erik ten Hag into action.

A report from Corriere dello Sport claims that the agent of Dybala has already had a meeting with Manchester United in order to send his client to Old Trafford.

The report adds that with Ten Hag is keen on the arrival of the 14-goal striker ahead of next season.

Real Madrid have made an approach to Chelsea for England full-back Reece James, claims a report.

Madrid were so impressed with the young defender in their recent Champions League meetings that they have made contact with the Blues over a potential transfer.

Goal reports that Los Blancos plan would be to