Newcastle United and Liverpool ‘eye’ Bayern Munich starlet as Unai Emery targets Aston Villa reunion

Here, we round-up all the latest stories that have emerged from St James’ Park and beyond:

Newcastle United ‘make contact’ over signing of Bayern Munich midfielder

Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has emerged as a potential target for Newcastle this summer. The Dutchman moved to the Bundesliga giants from Ajax last summer and has played fairly regularly this season - although he has made just two starts in the league this season.

Tuttomercatoweb report that both Liverpool and Newcastle are interested in a deal for the 20-year-old this summer. Both clubs will look to strengthen in midfield when the transfer window reopens.

Unai Emery ‘eyeing’ reunion with ex-Arsenal midfielder

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Matteo Guendouzi from Marseille this summer. Guendouzi played under Emery during their time together at Arsenal and the 52-year-old is interested in reuniting with the midfielder at Villa Park.

Guendouzi has also been linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer, but, according to Fabrizio Romano, Villa are viewed as favourites for his signature. Speaking on his House of Champions podcast, Romano said: “The focus for Aston Villa is Guendouzi. 

“Yes, absolutely they want this player. Unai Emery is in love with this player.”

Villa have also been linked with a move for Marco Asensio in recent times who could leave Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. Newcastle have also been credited with an interest in Asensio.