Newcastle United linked defender signs new deal as potential lifeline to sign striker hinted
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Here is all the latest transfer news and gossip surrounding Newcastle United:
Wood release clause hinted
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Burnley striker Chris Wood this month but The Clarets are understood to be unwilling to sell the 30-year-old to their relegation rivals.
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Hide AdBut Sky Sports dropped a potential bombshell that could give The Magpies a chance of securing the New Zealand international.
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol hinted that there could be a release clause in Wood’s contract at Burnley which Newcastle could trigger – though these rumours are unconfirmed as of yet.
Newcastle linked defender signs new Barcelona contract
One player who is unlikely to sign for Newcastle this month is Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti. The French defender has signed a new contract until 2026 which includes a pay reduction on his reported previous weekly salary of £220,000.
Spanish National Sport outlet MARCA previously reported that Umtiti was a ‘prime target’ for Newcastle this transfer window.
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Hide AdBarcelona are currently battling financial troubles with Umtiti’s new contract and reduced salary allowing them to register former Manchester City forward Ferran Torres.
Midfield target tests positive for Covid-19
Newcastle will have to wait until later in the transfer window if they want to pursue a move for Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey after he tested positive for Covid-19.
The 31-year-old is out of favour in Italy and has been linked with a return to the Premier League.