Newcastle still open to Hall sale - Thursday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Newcastle United could still consider selling Lewis Hall next summer, even though the 22-year-old left-back is said to have agreed a new long-term deal with the club. Hall, who has recently been linked in speculation with Manchester United, is one of several players featured in the outlet’s latest transfer gossip roundup.

The piece also says Brighton are optimistic about securing a new contract for Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari, with talks described as positive, while the future of Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma appears less certain. According to the report, Mitoma is unlikely to extend his current deal, which runs until next summer, and could be available as early as the January transfer window.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are said to be revisiting interest in AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone after missing out on him in the summer. The report suggests a January move could be explored, potentially involving winger Jamie Gittens going the other way. It adds that Liverpool are planning for another midfield signing next summer, while Atletico Madrid are not expected to sell Alex Baena soon despite interest from Manchester City.

As with all BBC gossip roundups, these are transfer-linked claims attributed to other outlets and should be treated as speculation rather than confirmed deals.