Newcastle Nears £30m Bids for Wissa, Kolo Muani, Jackson

Several key injury updates have emerged ahead of Northampton Town's Carabao Cup match against Southampton, with most injured players still unavailable but progressing well. Ross Fitzsimons is set to make his debut in goal, while Nesta Guinness-Walker will be rested for the cup tie to be ready for the weekend game. In transfer news, Everton are close to securing Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City, and Chelsea are negotiating a swap deal involving Xavi Simons and Christopher Nkunku with RB Leipzig. Newcastle United are actively pursuing forwards Yoane Wissa and Randal Kolo Muani, with Wissa attracting improved bids and interest from Liverpool as well. Paris Saint-Germain's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to receive offers from Chelsea, Manchester United, and Inter Milan after being deemed surplus to requirements. Additionally, Manchester United focus on signing a defensive midfielder and goalkeeper following their acquisition of striker Benjamin Sesko, while multiple clubs remain engaged in talks to bolster squads ahead of the new season.