A latest remark from Eddie Howe made in a gathering with Yasir Al-Rumayyan has now made the Newcastle United chairman and board able to spend massive this summer season, in keeping with a brand new report.
Newcastle chasing new centre-back and forwards
The Magpies are firmly within the struggle to complete within the high 4 this season, and returning to Europe’s greatest membership competitors might imply Newcastle have more cash to spend and a greater means to draw high gamers within the switch market this summer season.
Regardless of nonetheless having so much to play for this season, plans have already began for the summer season, with Howe eager on including in quite a few positions to his squad. One place they wish to strengthen is defence, they usually have been linked with a transfer for former Chelsea man Kalidou Koulibaly – PIF are stated to be contemplating utilizing their Saudi Arabia hyperlinks to their benefit.
In addition to a defender, the Magpies are additionally taking a look at including to their ahead line. It was reported final week that Newcastle have joined the race to signal Tammy Abraham from Roma. The striker is at present on mortgage at AC Milan however has didn’t earn a daily beginning function. In consequence, he might quickly be leaving Italy, and the Magpies are among the many Premier League groups interested by a potential deal.
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However Abraham just isn’t the one ahead that’s on their radar, as in keeping with TEAMtalk, Newcastle are contemplating a transfer to signal Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. Paul Mitchell has despatched officers to maintain an in depth eye on the participant, with the Italian facet open to doing enterprise for round £54 million. Nonetheless, the Magpies face competitors to safe Lookman’s signature, as Manchester United are additionally interested by a deal.
Howe pushes Newcastle board to green-light spending
The Magpies might not want to decide on between Abraham or Lookman, as in keeping with The Chronicle, Howe and Newcastle have been given the go-ahead by PIF to spend massive in the summertime switch window.
The report states that Howe spoke to Al-Rumayyan, Mitchell, and CEO Darren Eales this week to debate plans for the summer season. Howe raised issues in regards to the present Newcastle squad, stating it had gone “stale”, and that has led to a inexperienced gentle to spend cash this summer season.
It’s unclear how a lot Howe can be given to spend, however some observations have been made that he might get between £80-100 million, although that quantity would presumably rise with any gross sales.
The Magpies have gamers akin to Matt Targett, Jamaal Lascelles and Callum Wilson coming to the top of their contracts, which means they’ll should be changed initially, and Miguel Almirón’s exit leaves the right-hand facet of assault quick, with Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz considered a goal there.
With the centre-back, right-wing and striker positions all in want of extra youth, depth and high quality, Howe being given the permission to spend massive this summer season – with the possibilty of elite European soccer to supply as effectively – will result in an thrilling window for Magpies followers.
