Newcastle United defender seals transfer as ex-Leeds United man linked with shock Aston Villa move

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One of Newcastle United’s Premier League rivals have been linked with a surprising swap deal involving a former Leeds United midfielder.

Here, we round-up all the latest transfer stories that have emerged surrounding Newcastle United and beyond:

Aston Villa in shock swap deal for Newcastle United ‘target’

Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a shock swap deal that will see key man Douglas Luiz leave the club to join Juventus. Luiz was an integral part of Unai Emery’s side last season and had been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.

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However, it seems the Brazilian will instead be playing his football in Italy for Juventus with Villa set to receive money plus USA international Weston McKennie and youngster Samuel Iling-Junior. McKennie has half a season of Premier League football behind him having joined Leeds United in January 2023 but failing to prevent their relegation to the Championship.

Illing-Junior, meanwhile, has spent the last four years at Juventus after joining from Chelsea and has become a regular in the first-team. Newcastle United have previously been linked with a move for the England Under-21 international.

Kell Watts signs for League One side

Cambridge United have confirmed the signing of Kell Watts after the defender was released by Newcastle United. Watts spent last season on-loan at Wigan Athletic, but struggled for regular game time at the Latics and featured just 14 times in the league.

Speaking about joining Garry Monk’s side, Watts said: “I am buzzing to join. It’s time for me to make the next step in my career and from everything I’ve heard and learned about Cambridge United, I am convinced that this is the right place for me. It's a big challenge for me but one I am ready for.

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“The gaffer [Garry Monk] has some great plans in place and I can’t wait to hit the ground running and join up with the rest of the boys for pre-season.”

Barcelona man ‘eyed’ by Newcastle United

Reports in Spain have suggested that Newcastle United are interested in signing former Manchester City winger Ferran Torres this summer. Torres has spent two and a half years at the La Liga giants after leaving the Etihad Stadium in January 2022. Torres famously scored a hat-trick against Steve Bruce’s Newcastle United in a chaotic match which saw City edge out the Magpies in a 4-3 thriller behind-closed-doors.

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