After missing out on Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle United are now reportedly plotting a fresh move to sign a 27-goal forward for Eddie Howe this summer.
Newcastle working on Ekitike alternatives
Whilst they have at least managed to welcome Anthony Elanga, there’s no denying that it’s been an incredibly frustrating summer for Newcastle so far. They first found themselves linked with moves for Joao Pedro and Bryan Mbeumo, only for their targets to join Chelsea and Manchester United respectively.
Then, their attention turned towards the talented Ekitike and it looked as though he was there for the taking. The Magpies submitted an opening bid and were reportedly preparing a second before Liverpool came swooping in to seal the Frenchman’s signature. Now, for the umpteenth time this summer, Newcastle are back to square one.
The next name on their list on that front seems to be Yoane Wissa. The Brentford striker has reportedly left the Bees’ pre-season camp amid speculation that both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle are interested, leading to an opening bid from those at St James’ Park.
With Tottenham also interested, Newcastle will be wary that they could yet miss out on another target in what would only be the latest blow in a summer to forget. But that concern means that Wissa isn’t the only name on their shortlist of Ekitike alternatives.
Alongside the Brentford star, the likes of Benjamin Sesko and even Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez have been mentioned. If the Magpies want to exact revenge on the Reds, then one way would be to sign Nunez before finally getting the best out of him.
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Of course, however, that move would come with no guarantee that the South American would finally spark into life. Instead, Newcastle should focus on a Ligue 1 star who scored 27 goals last season.
Newcastle now plotting Biereth move
According to Caught Offside, Newcastle are now plotting a summer swoop to sign Mika Biereth in a deal worth £40m. The AS Monaco forward enjoyed an excellent campaign last time out – scoring 27 goals in all competitions after adding to his initial tally at SK Sturm Graz in the first-half of the campaign.
Stepping up to Ligue 1 level also proved little trouble for the 22-year-old, who scored 13 goals in just 16 games to steal further headlines. Now, six months on from joining Monaco, the Dane could be on his way back to the Premier League.
Dubbed “outrageous” by scout Jacek Kulig, Biereth is not a name that most Premier League fans will know well, but one that Arsenal and Fulham fans should be familiar with.
The forward initially came through at Craven Cottage before making his way to the famous Hale End academy. Ultimately, however, opportunities came few and far between for Biereth, who has since thrived elsewhere.