Newcastle United Manchester United are believed to be tracking one of the most promising young forwards in world football ahead of a potential deal in January, according to a latest transfer announcement.
Newcastle United transfer news
Newcastle United are understood to be on the lookout for a new striker after a disappointing start to the season. Eddie Howe’s side have scored just 19 goals in 15 Premier League games this season and currently sit third from bottom in the top flight. Only Southampton, Ipswich, Crystal Palace and Everton have scored fewer goals.
Premier League: Minimum goals scored 24/25 | ||
|---|---|---|
club | Target | league ranking |
southampton | 11 | 20th |
ipswich town | 14 | No. 18 |
crystal palace | 14 | 17th |
everton | 14 | No. 15 |
nottingham forest | No. 19 | fifth place |
Newcastle United | No. 19 | No. 12 |
Manchester United | No. 19 | No. 13 |
Names linked with a move to St James’ Park include Chelsea’s Mihailo Mudric and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenho. Be the Magpies’ January target This follows his impressive performances on the south coast this season and last season.
According to Boot Room, Newcastle’s recruitment team are also big fans of West Ham player Mohamed Kudus. However, the Ghanaian’s release clause is believed to be as high as £80m, which could see him slip out of the Magpies’ clutches.
Magpies track Bakayoko
Newcastle are also keen on a cheaper alternative to Kudus in the form of PSV Eindhoven’s Johan Bakayoko. According to the Daily Telegraph, Cartoons are now ‘tracking’ the Belgium internationalwho is PSV is valued at between £43 million and £51 million, ahead of possible action in January.
The publication claims Howe is keen to sign at least one new player after the New Year, with Bakayoko a name that often comes up in recruitment meetings and the Englishman believes he will be a strong addition to the team’s right flank. attack.
However, The Telegraph reports that a January move for the 21-year-old could be difficult as PSV are unwilling to let one of their star players leave midway through the season.
Bakayoko has scored five goals and provided one assist in 14 appearances in the Eredivisie this season, while last year he scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 33 games, earning him the league’s Player of the Year award. Best player award.
Earlier this year, fellow Belgian Romelu Lukaku said of Bakayoko that he believed the PSV youngster would continue Beyond him as a player.
“He understands the importance of statistics in the game. His assists and goals are increasing, which puts him in the spotlight. I’ve told him how incredible it is,” Lukaku said.
“If he continues to combine his creativity with his scoring record, he has the potential to be a top player. His potential is limitless. I honestly think he has the ability to surpass me in the long term.”
