Newcastle United transfer news & rumours as Joao Pedro progress made and Malick Fofana development emerges

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The latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours see an update on Joao Pedro emerge and a potential pathway opened up for Malick Fofana. 

At long last, Newcastle United are making moves in the transfer market. Geordie Boot Boys understands they have made a bid for Anthony Elanga, though it was rejected by Nottingham Forest. 

Still, the fact there is progress at last can only be a good thing. It has been two long years since Newcastle signed a first-team player, and fans are starting to get restless.

However, progress is being made at last. After the Elanga bid, more updates have emerged. 

Newcastle United hold positive talks with Joao Pedro

According to GIVEMESPORT, Newcastle have made contact over a move to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton. 

Pedro is a leading Newcastle transfer target and the report suggests there has been a development. 

It’s claimed that the talks have been productive, given the club now have a clear understanding of his situation on the south coast.

Pedro wants to leave Brighton and the report adds that the funds that could have been spent on Elanga could be funnelled into their pursuit of the Brazilian. 

Malick Fofana could be available for £40m after Lyon development

Over in France, Lyon were relegated to the second tier despite finishing sixth in Ligue 1 last season due to failing to convince the authorities they had resolved their financial issues.

As such, they could be forced to sell the aforementioned Belgian international.

Newcastle have been linked with Malick Fofana and, with Lyon now demoted pending appeal, The Chronicle suggest he could be attainable. 

Chelsea and Liverpool, however, have also been linked. 

Newcastle United worried about imminent Alexander Isak bid

Alexander Isak is happy at Newcastle, but that has not stopped speculation over his future from emerging on an almost constant basis. 

Isak is of interest to Liverpool, who are being tipped to make a move despite recently breaking the British transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz.  

According to The Times, Newcastle are fearful a bid for the player could be made as early as next month. 

Still, just because a bid may be made does not mean he will leave. Geordie Boot Boys understands that Newcastle will hold contract talks with Isak imminently, as they look to secure his long-term future.