Newcastle United reportedly asked Burnley about Dwight McNeil last month, and now we know how much the Clarets want for him.
The 22-year-old is being linked with a move back to the Premier League, after his side suffered relegation last season.
According to Sky Sports, West Ham and Crystal Palace have both made approaches to sign the talented winger. And they add that Burnley will command a fee of at least £15million for him.
That’s relatively cheap in today’s climate, and it’s a price that could appeal to Newcastle.
Newcastle have already asked about Dwight McNeil
90min claimed last month that Newcastle have asked Burnley about McNeil’s availability. They stated that Eddie Howe is a big fan of him, and identified him as a target even before their relegation was confirmed.
That appears to be as far as Newcastle’s interest has gone for now, with the Magpies focussing on other targets. The club are keen to sign a new winger, with Moussa Diaby our top target. However, he has now decided that he is staying at Bayer Leverkusen.
Newcastle will therefore have to look elsewhere, and McNeil for a bargain fee could appeal.
Dan Ashworth has already dealt with Burnley this summer, with Nick Pope arriving for £10million. We also signed Chris Wood in January, and he is a big fan of McNeil’s.
The New Zealander called McNeil ‘extraordinary‘ after he scored a stunning goal during the lockdown era of the Premier League. The pair had a great understanding at Turf Moor, and that could be rekindled at St James’ Park.
It’s unclear whether or not Newcastle are interested in McNeil after their initial inquiry. He’s a man in demand, but a bargain fee of around £15million makes him very attainable for the Magpies.
McNeil could be another astute signing if we do decide to make a move this summer.
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