Newcastle is said to be planning to recruit Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, after losing the Red Brigade in the race to win Hugo Ekitike. At the same time, another famous striker is also in the sights of the St James' Park's team.
Loss Ekitike, target nunez
Many reliable sources confirm that Ekitike has chosen to join Liverpool. Journalist David Ornstein said the two sides were conducting an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt worth more than 80 million euros (equivalent to £ 70 million).
Newcastle has approached both Ekitike and Frankfurt but now withdraws from the deal and is turning to other goals to complement Alexander Isak, who is almost sure to stay.
According to Sport Bild, Darwin Nunez “has reached the sight” of Newcastle, and as Teamtalk has been repeatedly reported, Liverpool is ready to let the 26 -year -old striker leave this summer.
Nunez was unable to capture the main kick in the system of new coach Arne Slot last season. A proposal of about 60 million pounds is said to convince Liverpool to release.
Newcastle also targets osimhen
Report from Sport Bild also said Nunez is in the shortlisted list of coach Eddie Howe, besides Victor Osimhen, who will leave Napoli after the season impresses when lent by Galatasaray.
Man United was also strongly contacted with Osimhen, while Galatasaray wanted to keep him with a long -term contract. However, they are having difficulty in the negotiation process with Napoli.
The loyal readers of teamtalk will know that Newcastle's interest in Nunez is not new. Rudy Galetti transfer reporter once revealed from March 28 that the Chip had an eye on the Uruguayan striker.
However, it is still necessary to wait to see if the initial attention becomes an official offer. Not to mention, moving to the target used to be “replaced” by Ekitike at Liverpool can create negative images in the eyes of fans.
Meanwhile, Osimhen is clearly an additional class, after scoring 26 goals in 30 matches for Galatasaray last season. But this deal is having a big obstacle because of the salary that the Nigerian striker requires, up to £ 250,000 per week. Newcastle will have to break the current salary structure if you want you.
Younge Wissa – The most likely choice
Another striker dealer seems to be more feasible to Newcastle, now Brentford's Younge Wissa, whom they were interested in in January.
Newcastle “warmed up” this interest after the Ekitike crashed. According to journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, Brentford may agree to sell Wissa for about £ 30–40 million, when his contract will expire next summer.
Wissa scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season and was supposed to be ready for a new challenge. However, it is still unclear whether he is willing to play a substitute for Isak at St James' Park.
Another factor that needs to be considered is that Brentford can become reserved in selling Wissa if they also lose Bryan Mbeumo, who has just received the third proposal worth £ 70 million from Man United.