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QPR have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Newcastle United star Isaac Hayden this summer, with an update from the North East regarding the player’s future.
Newcastle United star Isaac Hayden
The Shields Gazette reports that even though the Premier League star has two years left on his lengthy Magpies contract, the club will look to negotiate his early release to lighten the load on their wage books.
The 29-year-old hasn’t played for Newcastle United since 2021 and is not part of Eddie Howe’s plans at St James’ Park. He spent the back end of last season on loan at QPR and enjoyed a successful spell under Marti Cifuentes as the side avoided relegation.
Hayden made 17 Championship appearances and it is widely believed that QPR would be interested in making that loan move permanent this summer. The midfielder looks set to be available on a free transfer according to the report, with the Premier League side hoping to agree a financial settlement to end his contract early.
“Things move quickly in football and you move on. But it’s a situation where myself and the club will have to sit down in the summer and discuss what they want to do.” - Isaac Hayden
Meanwhile, there is also renewed interest in transfer interest in reports linking QPR with young PSG talent Ethan Mbappe.
PSG talent Ethan Mbappe
Le 10 Sport now claims that the deal is off the cards, which could have caught the attention of other interested outfits. Borussia Dortmund and Ajax had also been named as clubs looking at the PSG academy graduate.
Serie A Superstars That Could Be Set for a Premier League Switch This Summer
Although there might be plenty of speculation surrounding Romelu Lukaku’s potential move to Napoli, it appears that a number of Italy’s elite could be heading in the opposite direction.
Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee
Watching Bologna spring an almighty upset last season as they stormed their way to a famous Champions League ticket, the Greyhounds have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent.
Gaining a reputation for their free-flowing approach under Thiago Motta’s guidance, a huge part of Bologna’s success was thanks to the efforts of attacking talisman Joshua Zirkzee.
Notching 11 Serie A goals last season and registering a further four assists, the one-time Bayern Munich starlet remains linked with a string of Europe’s elite this summer.
With it now confirmed that Motta will be taking over the reins at Juventus ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, there are plenty of suggestions that Zirkzee could be following Motta out of the Bologna exit.
However, although it might have been reported over the past few days that Italian giants AC Milan are currently leading the race to snap up the Dutch international, Sky Sports are suggesting that both Arsenal and Manchester United are closely monitoring the situation.
Juventus star Federico Chiesa
While Juventus might have secured a much-needed Champions League return last season, the Old Lady certainly limped their way over the finishing line and come under a huge amount of scrutiny.
With the hierarchy in Turin electing to sack Massimiliano Allegri last month, many are expecting what will be a hectic summer behind the scenes at the Allianz as Motta gets a new era underway.
Still dealing with some reported financial issues behind the scenes, it has been suggested that the Italian icons have put a number of their biggest first-team superstars in the shopping window.
Now officially entering the final 12 months of his current deal with the former Serie A champions, it has been heavily reported over the past week that Federico Chiesa could be allowed to leave Turin for a deal as little as £40million.
With it reported over the past few days that the former Fiorentina starlet has no interest in putting pen to paper on a new deal with the Old Lady, there are suggestions that Liverpool are a long-term admirer and are weighing up a summer swoop.
Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson
While Genoa might have eventually fallen short in their bid to claim a top-half finish among Italy’s elite last season, the Griffins did receive plenty of plaudits and suffered just a pair of defeats from any of their final 10 Serie A appearances.
Signing off the 2023/24 campaign with a stellar 2-0 victory against Champions League returners Bologna, Genoa’s attacking talisman is certainly attracting plenty of reported Premier League interest.
Enjoying what was a breakout campaign last season, Albert Gudmundsson notched 14 Serie A goals and has quickly gained a reputation as one of Italy’s ultimate marksmen.
Only finishing behind the quartet of Osimhen, Olivier Giroud, Dusan Vlahovic, and Lautaro Martinez in the race for this season’s Golden Boot, the 26-year-old certainly appears to be a man in demand during this summer’s transfer market.
Although it might have been suggested that Inter Milan are weighing up a potential move for the Iceland international, it has been reported that Tottenham are closely monitoring proceedings.
