Newcastle travel to South Yorkshire on Sunday to face winless Sheffield United in their next Premier League match.
Eddie Howe’s team ended a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 home win over Brentford last Saturday, followed by a 0-0 draw against AC Milan in their Champions League debut in midweek.
Following their promotion last season, the Blades have had a difficult start to the season, picking up their lone point in a 2-2 home draw with fellow strugglers Everton. Last Saturday, they were defeated 2-1 by Tottenham Hotspur, surrendering twice in stoppage time.
Both teams will be looking for a win at Bramall Lane on Sunday. Ahead of the game, we’ve compiled a list of the most recent Newcastle transfer rumors, with an eye on the January transfer market.
Newcastle is ‘interested’ in a young Corinthians player.
According to Brazilian site iG Esporte, Newcastle United is one of several Premier League clubs interested in Corinthians teenager Gabriel Moscardo.
If a Premier League club comes calling in January, Corinthians will expect £26 million for the defender. Chelsea reportedly made a summer bid for him, while Everton and Nottingham Forest have also been connected.
The 17-year-old turns 18 next week but has already made 14 senior appearances at the base of the Corinthians midfield, prompting speculation in his home country that he could become a key player for the Brazilian national team in the coming years.
Newcastle is one of several Premier League clubs rumoured to have sent representatives to Boca Juniors in recent weeks to examine the progress of talented defender Valentin Barco.
90Min has revealed Newcastle, Brighton, Chelsea, Manchester City, Brentford, Wolves, and Nottingham Forest have all sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old full-back play after breaking into the Boca senior setup last season.
Barco, who is thought to have an £8 million release clause in his current contract, has made 19 appearances in all competitions this season and is regarded as a potential senior international after making his Argentina Under-20s debut in a 3-1 win over Peru last summer.
