Newcastle United will look to strengthen themselves in several areas this summer including the center-back where they continue to pursue Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer.

Elsewhere in the major league, several clubs are still looking for a new coach, including Everton after Carlo Ancelotti’s sudden departure at Goodison Park.

The Toffees now appear to announce the shocking appointment of former Liverpool and Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez despite objections from many of their fans.

There are also plenty of big transfer talks going on, with Borussia Dortmund’s Jandon Sancho making headlines again as Manchester United prepare another offer for the England international.

Here are some of the latest Premier League transfer rumors across the web about Newcastle and their league rivals.

Newcastle in a nine-club battle for signing 19-year-old Ecuadorian center-back Piero Hincapie, along with PSG and Atletico Madrid, claims The Sun.

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The Daily Star reports that Manchester City have put Chelsea’s Reece James on their already extensive transfer wish list.

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New Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou says he “respects” Kristoffer Ajer’s wish to leave, but warned that he will only make the “best decision for the football club”. The Norwegian defender is a transfer target for Newcastle.

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Aston Villa is reportedly ready to spend up to £ 40million to sign Tammy Abraham from Chelsea, The Sunday Mirror says.

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