Newcastle United are keen to sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo this summer, but he is not their top target.
The Magpies are set for a busy summer transfer window thanks to positive financial accounts and European qualification already secured.
Newcastle United’s right-wing options were severely reduced during the 2024/25 campaign. Yankuba Minteh joined Brighton last summer while Miguel Almiron completed his return to Atlanta United during the January transfer window.
Mbeumo is Eddie Howe’s ‘dream’ signing thanks to his spectacular attacking returns in the Premier League this season.
The 25-year-old has scored 18 goals and bagged six assists in 35 league games for Brentford and could still help them qualify for Europe this season.
With lots of speculation over his future, Christian Norgaard thinks Mbeumo will leave Brentford this summer. While his future at Brentford has not been confirmed, Mbeumo said he loves playing at St James’ Park. Newcastle fans could see him at the ground much more often if things go their way in the transfer market.
While Newcastle remain keen on signing Mbeumo, a new transfer report has revealed who the Magpies’ actual top target is.
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Newcastle United still desperate to land Marc Guehi
Newcastle were embarrassed in their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in 2024.
The deal left sporting director Paul Mitchell frustrated because he could not bring a marquee player to Tyneside in his first couple of months in the role. However, he has the chance to redeem himself this summer.
Guehi is expected to leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season. The Eagles are happy to cash in on the England international who only has one year left on his contract. Despite the well-publicised transfer saga in 2024, Newcastle United still want to sign Guehi and will compete with Chelsea to get a deal over the line.
According to Sun Sport, Guehi is Howe’s top target this summer despite his desire to land Mbeumo.
The report states that Howe is ‘desperate’ to beef up his defence ahead of next season to push further up the Premier League table and make a good impression in Europe.
It is believed that Guehi will cost Newcastle less than £50m this summer, significantly less than the £70m transfer offer rejected by Palace in 2024.
The report also states that long-term Newcastle target Jonathan Tah is keen on a move to the Premier League, but he is likely to sign for German giants Bayern Munich on a free transfer instead.
Newcastle United must learn from mistakes after failed Marc Guehi move in 2024
It was no secret that Newcastle wanted to sign a centre-back in the 2024 summer transfer window. Ultimately, Guehi stayed at Palace and has helped them to the FA Cup final this season.
This summer, it is important that Newcastle keep their transfer business private to increase their chances of signing top targets.
Newcastle are in a position where they can spend well in the summer. It is believed that Newcastle can afford a £70m signing, but it remains to be seen whether they can bring both Guehi and Mbeumo to Tyneside.
With a big summer ahead, Newcastle fans expect new arrivals to hit the ground running in the 2025/26 campaign.
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