Newcastle United eye double Paris Saint-Germain raid as part of summer transfer rebuild

The French duo are reportedly on Newcastle United’s summer radar.
Liam Kennedy
By Liam Kennedy
Published 14th Jun 2022, 17:21 BST
Updated 15th Jun 2022, 06:15 BST
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Newcastle United could hijack West Ham’s move for on loan goalkeeper Alphonse Areola as they reportedly eye a double raid on Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.

The Magpies are looking to add another five players to their ranks this summer, following the capture of Matt Targett from Aston Villa for around £12million.

Lens’ French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo (R) and Bordeaux’s French goalkeeper Gaetan Poussin fight for the ball during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Bordeaux at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium, in Lens, on February 13, 2022.Lens’ French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo (R) and Bordeaux’s French goalkeeper Gaetan Poussin fight for the ball during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Bordeaux at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium, in Lens, on February 13, 2022.
Lens’ French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo (R) and Bordeaux’s French goalkeeper Gaetan Poussin fight for the ball during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Bordeaux at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium, in Lens, on February 13, 2022.
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And a move for Areola is one under consideration, according to French outlet RMC.

Further to that the Magpies are also reportedly keeping an eye of the situation regarding France youth international striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, who is on the books at PSG.

Alphonse Areola of West Ham United during the UEFA Europa League group H match between West Ham United and Dinamo Zagreb at Olympic Stadium on December 09, 2021 in London, England.Alphonse Areola of West Ham United during the UEFA Europa League group H match between West Ham United and Dinamo Zagreb at Olympic Stadium on December 09, 2021 in London, England.
Alphonse Areola of West Ham United during the UEFA Europa League group H match between West Ham United and Dinamo Zagreb at Olympic Stadium on December 09, 2021 in London, England.

Areola spent last season on loan with the Hammers, but acted as understudy to Lukasz Fabianski in the Premier League for much of the campaign.

The former Real Madrid keeper was, however, used more frequently in David Moyes’ men’s run to the semi-final of the Europa Leauge, playing 11 games on the route to the last four.

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The Hammers are reported to have a buyout clause in the deal - and are said to be keen to enact it - but the Magpies are also looking to muscle in on any move.

Meanwhile, with a change at the top in Paris, with Newcastle-linked Luis Campos taking up the role of sporting director, the future for Kalimuendo remains unclear.

Kalimuendo spent last season on loan at RC Lens, scoring 12 goals in 32 Ligue 1 matches.

The 20-year-old is thought to be interesting both Newcastle and Leicester City, while he has rejected a move to newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.

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