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How involved will Howe be in the transformation?
Gab and Juls are debating if Eddie Howe should be involved in the search for a director of football. (1:20)
The summer transfer window was unlike any other, and we graded the biggest signings. The window is closed until January, but that doesn't mean the rumour mill won't keep going. The latest gossip and speculation is here.
The top story.
According to the Sun,Newcastle United are on high alert as they look to sign Dusan Vlahovic.
Many of Europe's biggest clubs have been linked with the Serbia international.
With their new owners, the Magpies are hoping to bring in a player who helped his country get to the World Cup.
If a fee can be agreed, he could be moved on by Fiorentina if his current contract is not renewed in the summer of 2022.
It will take a lot of money to sign the 21-year-old, but it is thought that reports of £70 million will be over the top.
Eddie Howe has been trying to bring in players with experience in the premier league, but the feeling is that it could be difficult to deal with clubs in the league.
They are hoping to bring in two full-backs, a centre-back, a midfielder and a strikers, but are aware they will likely be charged a premium by whoever they deal with.
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Dusan Vlahovic has been identified as one of the new marquee signings.
PAPER GOSSIP
According to El Nacional, Roman Abramovich is going to work on a contract extension for the Denmark international to make sure he doesn't join Barcelona. Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is said to be interested in signing the centre-back when his current deal ends in the summer of 2022. Joan Laporta wants to complete a deal because of his contract coming to an end.
While no formal offers have yet been made, an unnamed top six English side is in the running to sign FC Dallas' RicardoPepi. Unless a club comes in with a bid of at least US$15m, the deal will not be completed.
According to Ekrem Konur, Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha wants to move toNewcastle United. The Albania international is one of the players who have been heavily linked with the Magpies since their recent takeover.
According to the Daily Mail, Howe is desperate for more creativity in the middle of the park while bringing in Premier League experience. In North London, he has been getting less game time than he wants. Weston McKennie is seen as an alternative.
According to TEAMtalk,Southampton are interested in signing Charlie Setford. The England youth international is the subject of interest from other clubs, but it is the Saints who are currently the front-runner.
