Newcastle United are “interested” in completing the signing of an “outstanding” Premier League player this summer, according to a fresh transfer claim.

Newcastle eye new forwards and goalkeeper this summer

The Magpies know that victory at home to Everton on Sunday will seal a place in the Champions League next season, following an impressive campaign in the Premier League, not to mention a year that has seen them win the EFL Cup and end their long trophy drought.

Brighton forward Joao Pedro has been linked with a move to St James’ Park this summer, with Alan Shearer a big admirer of him, saying after a Seagulls win this season: “He was superb today and they just edged it in those forward positions. They are really strong with him, Rutter, Mitoma and Welbeck. Their understanding and they linked really well today in Rutter and Joao Pedro.”

Doubts continue to persist over the future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle, and if he does leave in the summer, a top-quality replacement will be needed. Alexander Sorloth has been mentioned as an option, following a strong season that has seen him score 17 goals for Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Borussia Dortmund youngster Jamie Gittens has been backed to join the Magpies, too, with the 20-year-old Englishman a player who could have a big future in the game. At the other end of the pitch, a fresh Newcastle transfer rumour has now emerged.

Newcastle interested in signing Liverpool goalkeeper

According to a report from Spain, Newcastle are “interested” in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in the summer window, with the Irishman expected to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Aston Villa, Chelsea and Bournemouth are all mentioned as alternative options, ahead of a potential huge auction for the 26-year-old’s signature before next season gets underway.

It does look like Newcastle see signing a long-term successor for Nick Pope as a priority this summer, if not bringing in an immediate replacement for the Englishman. In Kelleher, the Magpies would be signing a top-quality goalkeeper – one who has proven himself as a fantastic understudy to Alisson so many times in the past, being lauded by Steve McManaman.

In fact, Kelleher took centre stage at St James’ Park for all the wrong reasons earlier this season, making a mistake that allowed Fabian Schar to secure a late 3-3 draw for Newcastle, but that shouldn’t do anything to alter the Magpies’ opinion of him.

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ByTom Cunningham

The £10,000-a-week Republic of Ireland international is too good to be sitting on the substitutes’ bench at Liverpool most weeks, and he should be considered a leading option for Eddie Howe this summer.