Transfer roundup: Cesar Tarrega to Newcastle United, Evan Ferguson to Roma

Roma have reportedly moved closer to the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.

The 20-year-old burst onto the Premier League scene with the Seagulls in 2022-23, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in 25 matches.

However, the attacking contributions have dried up for the Republic of Ireland international in recent times, finding the net on seven occasions across his last 59 appearances.

Ferguson spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at West Ham United, where he failed to score in eight games.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the attacker is in line for a new start away from the Premier League this summer.

The report claims that Italian giants Roma are getting closer to the signing of Brighton man Ferguson ahead of the new season.

It is understood that discussions between all parties have reached an advanced stage, with the Serie A side awaiting the 'green light' from the Seagulls.

Looking to put a difficult few years behind him, Ferguson is supposedly very keen on a high-profile switch to Stadio Olimpico.

Newcastle chasing Valencia, Spain defender?

Moving back on the field, defence is said to be an area where Newcastle United are looking to improve during the trading point.

As per Sky Sports News via Fichajes, the Magpies have identified Valencia centre-back Cesar Tarrega as a potential incoming.

The 23-year-old has spent the majority of the summer to date in Slovakia, where Spain Under-21s were competing in the European Championships.

It is understood that Newcastle are keen to bolster their defensive ranks as they prepare for an increased number of matches this summer due to their participation in the Champions League.

As well as Valencia star Tarrega, Eddie Howe's troops are also known to be considering swoops for Juventus' Nicolo Savona and Atalanta BC's Giorgio Scalvini this summer.

Although the North-East giants want to recruit a new defender before the start of the Premier League term, patience could be a virtue in order to secure one of their top targets.

Wrexham 'weighing up deal' for Championship stalwart

Dropping down to the Championship, Wrexham are back in the second tier and vowing to make waves at the top end of the division.

According to the Daily Mail via Sky Sports News, the Red Dragons are looking to poach a regular starter off one of their divisional rivals.

The report states that Wrexham are weighing up an offer for Hull City defender Alfie Jones, who is approaching 200 appearances for the Yorkshire outfit.

It is believed that the Welsh club's initial bid for the 27-year-old would total £3m, a figure that is likely to tempt the cash-strapped Tigers into a deal.

With Jones entering the final year of his contract at the MKM Stadium, this summer could represent the perfect opportunity to offload the centre-back.

Written by
Carter White