“Worth watching” as Fabrizio Romano HINT the Magpies on Clubs interest to sign talented London attacker.
Newcastle United is set to begin the 2024/25 Premier League season at home against newly promoted Southampton in less than a week. The team aims to reclaim a top-four spot after last season’s injury woes and welcomes back Sandro Tonali following his betting-related suspension.
Pre-season has been promising for Newcastle, with victories in the Sela Cup against Girona and Brest. Players like Alexander Isak, Sean Longstaff, and Jacob Murphy have shown good form. However, the club still needs to address key positions, particularly a centre-back and a right-sided attacker, before the transfer window closes.
Newcastle World reports progress in acquiring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. After a £50m bid was rejected, Newcastle is expected to make an improved offer soon. Palace values Guehi at £65m and is eyeing Maxence Lacroix as a potential replacement.
The search for a right winger has been less publicized since missing out on Michael Olise, who joined Bayern Munich. Newcastle also didn’t pursue Pedro Neto due to his high price tag, with Chelsea securing him for £54m.
However, Chelsea’s Neto signing could benefit Newcastle. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano suggests Nolan Madueke as a potential target for Newcastle, with Chelsea possibly open to offers. Madueke has performed well under new manager Ezo Maresca, scoring three goals and providing one assist in pre-season.
Romano speculates that any deal for Madueke might mirror the Lewis Hall transfer – an initial loan with an obligation to buy, helping Newcastle manage Financial Fair Play regulations. A move to Newcastle would reunite Madueke with ex-Chelsea player Lewis Hall and former England U21 teammate Anthony Gordon.