Newcastle have already pinpointed ‘very good’ player as a transfer target

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Newcastle United are due some big signings.

Indeed, Newcastle endured such an underwhelming transfer window that club legend Alan Shearer slammed the club’s decision-makers for failing to back Eddie Howe.

Clearly, the fact the club came close to a ten-point deduction for almost breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) in June cannot be ignored.

While it would have been nice to see Newcastle get a deal for Marc Guehi over the line, the financial restrictions in place must be adhered to, with Everton and Nottingham Forest both punished last season for breaking them.

Still, the club are thought to have money to spend in January and reports now suggest they have already identified a target ahead of next year.

Bryan Mbeumo, hailed as putting in “very good” performances already this season after shaking off injury worries by Brentford boss Thomas Frank, is said to be on the radar again.

Newcastle prepared to move for Bryan Mbeumo next year

According to GIVEMESPORT, the club are ready to battle Liverpool and Arsenal for the 25-year-old next year.

The player’s versatility across the frontline (he’s capable of operating as both a striker and on the right wing) is understood to be of particular attraction.

For their part, the Bees are reportedly demanding around £50m for their forward.

Eddie Howe has already explained why he’d want Bryan Mbeumo at Newcastle

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Mbeumo has been linked with a move to St James’ Park. There were suggestions as far back as May as that Newcastle might be keen.

A Premier League-proven player operating in an area the club reportedly wanted to strengthen this summer, the Cameroon international is certainly a logical target.

Howe, after all, has made it clear he values a player with versatility, talking up that particular trait when praising Dan Burn earlier this year.