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After a quiet start to the week it’s a bumper crop of transfer rumours on Wednesday.

The Mirror claim that Mike Ashley has told Lee Charnley to “get on with it” and sign £15million-rated Charlie Austin, while Saido Berahino – who West Brom rate at £20million – is also in the frame.

They say United have got a £40million plus transfer kitty, although United want to do a deal for £10million for Austin – who jets off on holiday later this week.

The Daily Telegraph carries news of United’s potential interest in Derby youngster Will Hughes, which makes sense. Hughes is a terrific talent and Newcastle have been watching him ever since he first broke into the Rams side.

He enjoyed his time under Steve McClaren so there would be some sense in this one, although Hughes – again – would be a £10million signing if he came.

Newcastle have also been linked with Brighton’s Lewis Dunk in the Mirror on the basis that McClaren scouted the England Under-21 defender when he was at Derby. They pitch the defender at £5million.

Rather less likely is a link in the same tome with Ahmed Elomohamdy of Hull, who will be available. Newcastle don’t have any interest in him to the best of our knowledge, although they are looking to add to their wide options.

Perhaps the most intriguing claim of the day comes over in France where France Football are claiming Newcastle have spoken to Yohan Cabaye’s advisors.

Last week this was scotched by our sources but this being the transfer window you never rule anything out, and it would be the kind of signing that would electrify St James’ Park. Still seems unlikely, though.

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France Football are also claiming three English teams are interested in Moussa Sissoko, with United having put a £18million price tag on him. The French sports bible says Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are all interested while Paris Saint Germain – who opted not to follow up interest in January – are also watching him.

It sounds a bit like agent talk and there’s no doubt that Sissoko’s representatives will be busy this summer. Our understanding is that United want to keep him but at £20million, surely they’d deal?

Finally, the Daily Mail has Newcastle as one of three clubs in for Charlton midfielder Jordan Cousins. The England Under-20 midfielder only has 12 months left on his contract and is also, they claim, interesting Villa.