Newcastle after Overmars as DoF, Liverpool lead race for Bellingham transfer and Chelsea ‘back in for Kounde’
NEWCASTLE want former Arsenal star Marc Overmars as their director of football, with the Dutchman reportedly set to start in January if he does accept.
Overmars has been working with Edwin van der Sar in the Ajax boardroom to bring success and stability to the Amsterdam club and the Magpies are keen to recruit his extra knowledge.
Jude Bellingham is scouting out potential English clubs during his second full season at Borussia Dortmund.
Liverpool are current front-runners after the midfielder was heavily courted by Manchester United before he moved to the Bundesliga.
Meanwhile Chelsea are said to be ready to go back in for Jules Kounde this January, after missing out on the Sevilla man in summer.
Antonio Rudiger is closing in on a move away from the club after holding exploratory talks with Man City, according to reports.
But should Sevilla hold firm in their valuation of Kounde, the Blues may have the option of turning to Matthijs de Ligt.
Juventus are said to be keen to get the £280,000-a-week Dutch centre-back off their books.
Meanwhile Newcastle are still looking for a new permanent manager with Paulo Fonseca the favourite but Lucien Favre another man linked to the job.
And finally Rangers fans are in mourning after legendary boss Walter Smith passed away at the age of 73.
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