Tierney, Cucurella, Hall and Miranda

Newcastle United wanted an elite midfielder.

They signed Sandro Tonali — for a price which now seems a bargain, set against Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice.

Newcastle wanted a versatile forward.

They signed Harvey Barnes, who, like Tonali, scored on his debut appearance against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Football Insider claims Newcastle United have made contact with Arsenal over a potential loan move for Kieran Tierney. The Gunners left-back was repeatedly linked with a move to St. James’ Park towards the end of last season, but as of yet, remains an Arsenal player.

Eddie Howe’s side are still said to be keen on bolstering their options at left-back and at right-sided centre

-half. The Toon have also been linked with a move for Chelsea defenders Lewis Hall and Marc Cucurella.

The report claims the Toon have made contact with Mikel Arteta’s side, while La Liga outfit Real Sociedad have also approached the North London club. The Gunners are said to be keen on selling the Scotland international on a permanent deal, but both Newcastle and the Spanish side are in talks for a loan move.

Tierney is said to be vying for first-team football having had limited game time at the Emirates last season.

Magpies plotting ‘£30million approach’

Alan Nixon claims Newcastle United are plotting a £30million move for Chelsea starlet Lewis Hall. Eddie Howe is reportedly a huge fan of Hall and is hoping to lure him away from Stamford Bridge.

The 18-year-old has come through Chelsea’s academy and looked to sign a new contract before heading out on loan, however, the Magpies interest is said to have moved the goalposts.

Chelsea have no plans to lose Hall, but their spending this summer means they need to balance the books. The Toon have also been credited with a loan move for Marc Cucurella – with an option to buy.

The report claims the Toon could buy one of the players and loan in the other given they’d be unable to have two loans from the same club.