Miguel Almiron in action for Newcastle United (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
24-year-old star Luiz Henrique Michele plays for Newcastle United Botafogo.
According to that Corriere Dello SportThat said though Fiorentina are leading the race to sign him, and Newcastle face competition from Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Zenit and even Lyon despite their financial struggles.
Henrique joined Botafogo last year for €16m after a spell in La Liga with Real Betis. Standing at 6 feet tall, he has earned six caps for the Brazil national team and can play on either wing or even up front.
Eddie Howe is looking for a quality upgrade on Miguel Almiron, Those linked back to America. Other names who could replace the Magpies attacker include Tyler Dibling and Brian Mbeumo, but they are currently thought to be too expensive.
With just two weeks left in the January transfer window, Newcastle have a narrow window of time to do some business.
Where is the future of Martin Dubravka?
One man who is leaving Newcastle is Martin Dubravka. The goalkeeper has reportedly decided to stay at St James’ Park beyond the end of the season.
He was expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab this month and after Newcastle’s impressive 2-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, Dubravka looked set to leave the fans. However, things took a turn after the match, as head coach Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell had a discussion that led to renewed discussions about the goalkeeper’s future, reports the Daily Mail.
Dubravka has been instrumental in stepping up during Nick Pope’s injury absence, starting the last 10 games, winning nine, keeping six clean sheets and conceding just seven goals.
Although the 36-year-old’s current deal runs out at the end of the season, a new deal with improved terms is now believed to be on the table.
