Newcastle United transfer rumours: Nabil Fekir links, Sekou Mara 'contact' and West Ham bid for Armando Broja
A round-up of all the latest Newcastle United transfer rumours
Your Newcastle United transfer round-up for Saturday, July 16.
Newcastle linked with Real Betis star Nabil Fekir
Real Betis midfielder Nabil Fekir is the latest name to be linked with a move to Newcastle United.
Spanish outlet Fichajes reports Fekir could be available this summer as Betis look to balance their books.
The French international impressed last term for Betis, bagging 10 goals in 47 appearances. The 28-year-old was one of La Liga's standout performers last season and also played an instrumental part in helping the Spanish side claim Copa del Ray glory against Valencia.
While he does have four-years left on his Betis deal, Fekir would certainly be an interesting addition to Newcastle's squad. He can play off both wings and in behind a central striker. There's no doubt Fekir would also provide real quality in the final third of the pitch.
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Magpies turn attention to French starlet Sekou Mara
Having missed out on Hugo Ekitike, who now looks set to join Paris Saint Germain, Newcastle United have reportedly turned their attention to Bordeaux forward Sekou Mara.
The 19-year-old bagged six goals in Ligue 1 last term for Bordeaux and also impressed for France's U20s at the Toulon Tournament this summer. Mara scored five goals in five games, finishing up as the tournament's top scorer.
RMC Sport report Newcastle have turned their attention to Mara after failing to land Ekitike. Bordeaux are said to be asking for €15m for the teenager, who is also of interest to Atletico Madrid too.
Après l’échec de la piste Ekitike, Newcastle va se lancer sur Sekou Mara. Les Magpies vont prendre contact avec Bordeaux qui demande 15 millions d’euros hors bonus et % à la revente. L’Atletico, qui a besoin de vendre avant, est là également.
— Loïc Tanzi (@Tanziloic)
Chelsea biding their time on Armando Broja's future following West Ham bid
Chelsea are said to be biding their time on Armando Broja's future after it emerged West Ham had put a £30m bid in for the 20-year-old striker.
Broja has been subject to interest from plenty of Premier League clubs after he impressed on loan at Southampton last term.
Newcastle are one of the clubs to have been linked with the Albanian striker who could be available this summer.
The Express reports the Blues are torn on whether or not to keep Broja around at Stamford Bridge.
Moving the 20-year-old on would leave them light up front after they let Romelu Lukaku re-join Inter Milan on loan, meaning they could opt to let Broja prove himself worthy of a first team opportunity under Thomas Tuchel.
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