Newcastle United can sign ‘dream’ Alexander Isak partner for £50m in January
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Various sources claim the Magpies have identified the 25-year-old as their “dream” January transfer target. Mbeumo has enjoyed a stellar start to the season, bagging eight goals in nine Premier League fixtures.
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Hide AdThe winger has filled the void left by former Toon striker Ivan Toney, who joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli in the summer. His goalscoring exploits have followed on from the nine strikes he bagged for Thomas Frank’s men last season.
NewcastleWorld understands Toon chiefs targeted a right-sided attacker early in the window to replace Miguel Almiron and Jacob Murphy. That was until a lengthy saga unravelled when Marc Guehi - a defender - became the No.1 option.
Those frailties out wide have been exposed again just two months into the 2024-25 campaign. The Telegraph, the outlet that revealed Newcastle’s interest in Guehi, reported Mbeumo as being on United’s radar earlier this week.
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Hide AdHowever, a key caveat was how any move would likely force the Magpies to sell to comply with FFP/PSR regulations. This frustrated Newcastle fans, who have watched their club fail to make a significant addition for two transfer windows.
A fresh update from talkSPORT now claims Brentford will demand £50million from potential suitors to sell the wideman. St James’ Park chiefs may view that as fair value for a Premier League star approaching the prime of his career.
Offers for Guehi totalled around £65million in the summer - meaning Newcastle should have funds available. Buying a dynamic, right-sided goalscorer would also placate supporters becoming frustrated by the club’s transfer policy.
Liverpool are, however, also named as another interested party as they ponder Mohamed Salah’s future. The Egyptian - who turns 33 next summer - is out of contract at the end of the season.
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