The Gabri Veiga story is turning into something of a saga for Newcastle United.
Strongly linked with a move away from Celta Vigo after a breakout season for his boyhood club, Newcastle have been touted as a landing spot.
Still, there have been differing reports on the level of Magpie interest in the 21-year-old, with the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool also said to be in the race.
Now, there has been a new update.
Newcastle make it impossible for Napoli to sign Gabri Veiga
Indeed, Calcio Napoli claim Newcastle do indeed want to sign the young Spanish talent.
Veiga is thought to have a release clause worth around £35m inserted into his deal at Celta, who narrowly avoided relegation from La Liga on the final day of the season.
The report suggests both the Toon and Manchester City want the player and such interest makes it impossible for Serie A winners Napoli.
They claim the Italian giants simply won’t be able to afford to go up against two such Premier League heavyweights, effectively ruling them out of the race altogether.
The Premier League continues to throw its weight
While those against the financial dynamics of modern football might be somewhat sad a historic team like Napoli cannot afford to battle for signings, it is simply a fact of life at the moment.
The Premier League boasts far more economic resource compared to its European counterparts and the nature of Newcastle and City’s backing make them difficult to wage transfer war with.
Veiga may believe his development is better suited in another European league but, financially, it is surely the Premier League where the riches lie.
Still, Newcastle cannot afford to be reckless. The Daily Mail have already claimed they won’t break their wage structure and City’s interest does obviously complicate matters on the Veiga front.
If a bidding war starts, it has not been in Newcastle’s nature since the takeover to pursue it.
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