Transfers: Newcastle after four Chelsea players, Palace after Sarr

• Newcastle United are going after four Chelsea players before the closure of the summer transfer window
• Newcastle is determined to get Callum Hudson-Odoi , Conor Gallagher and two others
• Crsytal Palace on their side are after Watford winger Ismail Sarr in a bid to strengthen their attack

Newcastle United are reportedly engaged in discussions with Premier League rivals Chelsea about a quartet of players, with the club said to be interested in Conor Gallagher, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Armando Broja.

Pulisic is the oldest of the four players at 23, and while that could mean Newcastle are looking for long-term building blocks, they are said to be interested in securing one on a loan deal, with a report from The Evening Standard indicating that would be Hudson-Odoi.

The St James’ Park club have been relatively unsuccessful this transfer window, with goalkeeper Nick Pope and centre-back Sven Botman highlighting their business thus far, but they could change that quickly if Chelsea are willing to play ball.

Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic is a target for Premier League rivals Newcastle United this summer. | PHOTO: Getty Images |

According to The Telegraph, there is “widespread belief that several players at Stamford Bridge will be offloaded in the last few days of the window”, and Newcastle are making sure they are in prime position to take advantage.

The report also mentions that the club are hampered by financial fair play rules, and despite their wealth, they will likely only be able to sign one player on a permanent basis, adding importance to the potential loan of Hudson-Odoi.

In another recent report from The Sun, it claims Newcastle view Conor Gallagher as their top overall target, although he would likely be the most expensive of the quartet at more than £40million.

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Atletico Madrid would be willing to swap one of Antoine Griezmann or Alvaro Morata to Manchester United in exchange for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to The Times.

Marca is reporting United are also interested in Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, although SB Nation’s Lucas Navarrete claims it would take an “impossible to reject” offer to make Madrid budge.

According to Foot Mercato, Nice are in talks with Arsenal about a loan move for Nicolas Pepe.

Mundo Deportivo claims 21-year-old American right-back Sergino Dest “is feeling pressured” to leave Barcelona as they search for another full-back, and United are said to be a potential landing spot.

Sky Sports are reporting West Ham are hoping to complete a £10.1m move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Thilo Kehrer in time for Thursday’s Europa Conference League tie against Viborg FF.

Crystal Palace are again looking to the Championship for reinforcements and are in talks over deals for Ismaila Sarr and Antoine Semenyo.

Watford winger Ismaila Sarr. Premier League side Crystal Palace is determined to sign the forward this summer. | PHOTO: Getty Images |

Watford winger Sarr has been drawing interest from a host of clubs all summer with the likes of Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Leeds all linked.

But now Palace have made a move for the Senegal international, though have not yet made a formal bid, However, that is expected to materialise in the coming days.

The same is true of their interest in Bristol City forward Semenyo. The Ghana striker has just recovered from injury and is yet to feature in the Championship this season, but Palace remain keen.