Large claims from Italy as Newcastle eye €30m discount – Striker wanted however is that this real looking?

Whereas a lot of the mainstream media talk about Alexander Isak’s future, Newcastle United could also be looking out for an additional striker as Callum Wilson nears the tip of his contract.

Having two high-profile forwards in the identical squad could also be a tricky ask, however PIF’s ambition was reaffirmed by Darren Eales this week and elevated power in depth is crucial if the membership are to compete within the Premier League, each cup competitions and (hopefully) Europe subsequent season.

The most recent hyperlink comes from Italy, with a sure Serie A ahead considered rising as a Newcastle goal as he nears the ultimate 12 months of his contract in Turin.

In keeping with stories in Italy, Newcastle United have joined the race to signal Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.

TVPlay – a media outlet a part of the Gazzetta dello Sport group – are reporting that Newcastle are within the combine for the Serbian worldwide, who has dropped out of Thiago Motta’s facet in latest weeks.

The 25-year-old is out of contract subsequent summer season and a summer season sale seems possible, with Juve ready to just accept a suggestion within the area of €30m for the striker.

Contemplating his age and respectable return of 14 objectives in 33 video games to date this season, a £25m payment could also be thought-about an actual discount, with Vlahovic concerned in 100 objectives (84 objectives and 14 assists) in 194 Serie A appearances.

Arsenal have additionally been closely linked with the 6ft 3′ ahead, with Mikel Arteta out there for an out-and-out striker after the Gunners’ battle for objectives this season.

It’s a constructive dilemma to have, but when Newcastle preserve most important man Alexander Isak on the membership this summer season, our bid to signal one other striker to compete with the Swede is much from easy.

Anybody coming in to switch the soon-to-be out of contract Callum Wilson wouldn’t be assured begins so long as Isak stays match, except Howe strikes to a system them options two strikers.

With that in thoughts, it’s onerous to think about a high-profile possibility like Vlahovic arriving if we preserve a maintain of Isak, as you’d think about the Serbian needs to be the principle man someplace – to not point out the actual fact he’d command huge wages.

If Isak stays and Wilson departs, discovering a high quality, dependable and real looking back-up striker will probably be a tricky problem for Paul Mitchell and co.