Newcastle to sell fan favorite to fund Pedro Neto transfer, Liverpool battle to keep Caoimhin Kelleher away from Premier League rivals, Kobbie Mainoo update

Newcastle have put Wolves ace Pedro Neto at the top of their summer transfer target list but may have to sell to fund the deal.

Neto is set for a move from Molineux and Wolves are seeking a club record fee of around £60million for the Portuguese player.

Magpie Manager Eddie Howe He is a big fan of Neto and is aware that he may have to make sacrifices to get his man.

Miguel Almirón is an obvious player that the St James's Park side could capitalize on after being the subject of significant interest from Saudi Arabia during the January transfer window.

Bruno Guimaraes is on the radar of several top European clubs, although Howe is reluctant to sell the Brazil international, while midfielder Joelinton could leave after so far failing to agree a new deal.

In addition to Neto, Newcastle have great interest in Bournemouth Center back Lloyd Kelly, who is available on a free transfer.

He is an archer

Liverpool They are prepared to fight to retain goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Kelleher has been in sensational form filling in for the injured No.1 Alisson over the last seven games, including helping the Reds beat Chelsea in the EFL Cup final.

but manager Jurgen Klopp has made no secret of the fact that the Republic of Ireland international was ready to move in last summer after becoming frustrated at being Alisson's understudy.

The fact that Alisson isn't going anywhere leaves Kelleher, 25, with a big decision to make.

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Kelleher is being viewed by Celtic as a potential replacement for Joe Hart and will also be on Nottingham Forest's radar if they avoid relegation, while Chelsea are actively searching for a new goalkeeper to replace the unwanted Robert Sanchez.

The Mainoo Man

Kobbie Mainoo is relaxed about his manchester united future and remains committed to the club, talkSPORT understands.

There have been suggestions that United are willing to triple Mainoo's salary to entice him to sign a new contract.

But having only signed a deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until at least 2027 early last year, the 18-year-old prefers to focus on establishing himself in United's starting XI rather than rushing negotiations.

While there is an expectation that Mainoo will eventually be rewarded with a more lucrative wage package, United are also believed to be calm about his situation.

New minority owner Sir Jim Ractliffe wants to build the Red Devils' future around young players like Mainoo and summer targets Michael Olise and Jarrad Branthwaite.

An emotional return

Luton Captain Tom Lockyer He is due to make an emotional return to Bournemouth on Wednesday.

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Lockyer has been invited by the Cherries to be a special guest at the rearranged meeting between the Cherries and the Hatters, which will be broadcast live on talkSPORT.

The initial confrontation was abandoned in December after Lockyer He collapsed dramatically after suffering cardiac arrest.

There are plans for Lockyer to be presented on the pitch to thank Bournemouth fans for their support while he was being treated and the doctors who saved his life.