Newcastle eye Delap - Saturday's gossip

Newcastle United have placed Chelsea striker Liam Delap on their summer shortlist, with discussions already hinting at a £40 million valuation for the 23-year-old England forward, according to Talksport.

Delap, who has been on the books at Stamford Bridge, is viewed by the Magpies as a prime target to bolster Eddie Howe’s attacking options ahead of next season. The proposed fee would represent a significant outlay for the Tyneside club as they look to close the gap on the Premier League’s top four.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Manchester United are preparing to reward 20-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for his rapid rise by offering a contract extension through 2031 that will quadruple his wages to £120,000 a week. Talksport reports that the deal is expected to be finalised alongside an extension for veteran defender Harry Maguire.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni appears to be stalling, with Teamtalk indicating that the Italian international is now increasingly unlikely to leave the San Siro this summer.

Tottenham have been monitoring Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, 23, as speculation grows that current Spurs number one Guglielmo Vicario could head back to Italy, with Inter Milan said to be leading the race for his signature.

Everton have issued a hands-off warning regarding midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, insisting the 27-year-old is not for sale at any price despite reported interest from Manchester United.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has branded suggestions that captain Bruno Guimaraes could be lured to Old Trafford as “disrespectful” to both the club and the 28-year-old Brazilian.

Manchester United and Liverpool are also keeping tabs on Fulham’s United States international left-back Antonee Robinson, 28, according to Caught Offside.

Finally, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant Athletic Bilbao post after Ernesto Valverde stepped down. Marca adds that Iraola has also been discussed by Tottenham and Crystal Palace as they continue their own managerial searches.