Newcastle United were unable to sign a winger during the summer transfer window.
Indeed, it was a hugely frustrating period for Newcastle, who struggled to significantly strengthen their squad so badly that club legend Alan Shearer suggested the owners had “failed” manager Eddie Howe.
Goals were not much a problem at St James’ Park last season but a right-winger was thought to have been on the agenda.
Jacob Murphy and Miguel Almiron may both still be valuable this season but the fact is that that the duo registered only a combined eight goals and 11 assists across all competitions last time out.
Howe may be a fan of both players but it is not exactly out of the realms of possibility that Newcastle could secure a more potent upgrade in the transfer market at some point.
Still, their attempts to sign one Premier League-based forward could be under threat.
Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has been hailed as having “all the ability in the world” by teammate Lewis Cook and has recently been touted as a target for Newcastle.
There could, however, be a complication.
Arsenal and Tottenham enter race to sign Newcastle target
According to Caught Offside, both Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in the 24-year-old.
The Gunners are believed to view the Ghana international as a potential back-up for Bukayo Saka, while Spurs are also said to be keen.
Newcastle United could spend again in January
The good news is that Newcastle’s PIF owners are understood to be ready to back Howe in the January transfer window, so perhaps the pursuit of Semenyo will accelerate then.
Almiron, meanwhile, could also be on the move. The forward is said to be attracting fresh interest from Brazil, Turkey and the USA, though Newcastle will only let him go should their valuation of around £15m be met.
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