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With no indicators of any incomings within the January switch window, Newcastle might already be planning a serious assertion signing in the summertime.
Various right-wingers have been linked this month, with PSV’s Johan Bakayoko, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Southampton’s Tyler Dibling all linked together with Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
Nonetheless, with Miguel Almiron’s departure coming late within the day and the membership remaining extraordinarily cautious of our monetary scenario heading into June’s PSR deadline, it seems to be like we aren’t able to herald a right-sided addition earlier than tomorrow’s 11pm deadline.
That stated, it feels like we’re already planning who to push or this summer time, with new particulars on one thrilling choice rising in a brand new report.
In line with The Mirror’s Darren Lewis, Newcastle are getting ready a summer time transfer for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
He reviews that Newcastle have been involved with the Bees earlier this month over a deal for the Cameroonian worldwide. Nonetheless, Brentford chiefs rapidly dominated out a January sale for his or her star winger.
Mbeumo is considered valued across the £60m mark, though it stays to be seen if their calls for will decrease over the summer time now he’s approaching the ultimate 12 months of his contract.
Lewis reviews that Thomas Frank’s crew have the choice to increase the 25-year-old’s contract by a further 12 months, suggesting his worth will stay excessive this summer time.
Mbeumo at the moment sits fifth within the Premier League objectives tally for this season, with solely Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Chris Wooden scoring greater than his 14 objectives within the competitors.
Although Newcastle have lengthy held curiosity in Mbeumo, it’s no shock that the Brentford ace’s performances haven’t gone unnoticed by these on the summit of the Premier League.
The Mirror report that Arsenal and Liverpool additionally admire Mbeumo, notably as a result of latest harm to Bukayo Saka for the Gunners, and the uncertainty surrounding Mo Salah’s future at Anfield.
Man Utd have additionally been credited with curiosity within the winger, with Ruben Amorim prone to reinforce his Reds squad this summer time.
Contemplating the present marketplace for goalscoring right-wingers, and the extreme lack in depth Newcastle have within the place, a participant like Mbeumo feels much less like a luxurious and extra like a necessity.
With Brentford unlikely to interrupt into the highest 5 within the desk, and Eddie Howe’s aspect nonetheless being a favorite amongst bookies to carry Champions League soccer again to Tyneside this season, the attract of European soccer and an almost-guaranteed beginning XI slot may put Newcastle within the driving seat for Mbeumo.
With the inevitable return of Harvey Barnes, and Will Osula exhibiting indicators of potential when afforded the possibility, Mbeumo’s goalscoring capabilities may give Newcastle one of many most-feared assaults within the league alongside Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.
