Gossip: Magpies close in on Kelly

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Newcastle are in advanced talks to sign 25-year-old English defender Lloyd Kelly, who Bournemouth say will leave at the end of his contract this summer. Roma and Atletico Madrid are also interested. (Sky Sports), external

Newcastle, Tottenham, Liverpool and West Ham, are interested in Feyenoord's 23-year-old Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida. (AD - in Dutch), external

Finally, Sweden striker Alexander Isak says he is enjoying himself at Newcastle United and has no thoughts about leaving. The 24-year-old has been linked with Arsenal. (Fotballskanalen, via Mail), external

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