JUST: IN NEWCASTLE UNITED READY FOR NEW TEST SAYS HIS MANAGER

Arsenal to go back in for Marc Guehi, Arteta aims to beat Man City in race

JUST: IN NEWCASTLE UNITED READY FOR NEW TEST SAYS HIS MANAGER

Kroos claim

Toni Kroos has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid this season, with six of his 12 appearances coming as a substitute. The 33-year-old is set to become a free agent this summer, and the Daily Star claim the World Cup winner is attracting interest from the Premier League’s elite.

The report goes on to namecheck Chelsea and Newcastle as two clubs ‘aware of the situation’ surrounding Kroos. The Germany international is said to be ‘keen’ on exploring a move elsewhere before hanging up his boots. Arsenal to go back in for Marc Guehi, Arteta aims to beat Man City in race

Arsenal to go back in for Marc Guehi, Arteta aims to beat Man City in race

Eddie Howe will inevitably be looking at potential midfield recruits given Sandro Tonali’s ban, with the summer signing ruled out for 10 months. Kroos will be free to enter negotiations with clubs outside of Spain from January.

Jamaal Lascelles has impressed in his recent run in the starting eleven, having struggled for game-time last term. The Magpies have been linked with a host of central defenders in recent months, including Crystal Palace duo Joachim Andersen and Marc Guehi. Arsenal to go back in for Marc Guehi, Arteta aims to beat Man City in race

The latter came on a substitute in England’s qualifier victory over Italy earlier this month which confirmed their place in Euro 2024, and is the subject of interest from a host of Premier League clubs. According to Sun journalist Alan Nixon, Arsenal are ‘in the chase’ for Guehi but are not prepared to enter a bidding war for the 23-year-old.

Manchester City have also been touted as another potential destination, with Palace set to demand a ‘big fee’ for the defender. Financial Fair Play could limit Newcastle’s spending power if they were looking to firm up any interest, with Chelsea and Manchester United also linked.

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