Newcastle determine two January targets with £60m quoted for thrilling winger – Report

Newcastle United have made the signing of a brand new right-winger a high precedence, with Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo and Byran Mbeumo excessive on the record forward of the January switch window.

Mark Douglas on the iPaper experiences that, with highly-rated centre-back Sven Botman set to make a return from harm later this month, Newcastle’s recruitment group have shifted their focus to bettering the appropriate flank.

The membership have sounded out Semenyo, who has shone for the South Coast membership up to now this season, however the Cherries have slapped a £60 million asking worth on the Ghanaian’s head.

In the meantime, Mbeumo, who’s nearing the ultimate two years of his contract, is an alternative choice being monitored, however equally, Newcastle have been knowledgeable that they need to pay a big sum to land the participant mid-season from Brentford.

It’s mentioned that director of soccer, Paul Mitchell, has made no formal contact with Bournemouth or Brentford over the 2 gamers, with the membership additionally exploring cost-effective options, primarily from abroad.

Underneath-21 prospects with long-term potential are additionally being focused. Nevertheless, the iPaper doesn’t reveal any of the attainable names into consideration.

The Toon at present sit in eleventh place within the Premier League after a poor begin to the marketing campaign and face leaders Liverpool at St James’ Park this night.

Eddie Howe emphasised the necessity for brand spanking new names inside the squad, in what might be seen as a slight dig on the hierarchy.
“Generally the identical squad can produce staleness and a detrimental product,” Howe famous. “It’s about what we’re capable of do slightly than what we need to do.”

Each Semenyo and Mbeumo are Premier League confirmed proper wingers with their greatest years forward of them, however signing both mid-season gained’t come low cost and can virtually definitely depend on somebody to be bought, with PSR restrictions persevering with to complicate our switch plans.