Newcastle United switch attention to ‘electric’ £40m star alongside Bayern Munich and PSG

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Paul Mitchell has identified another target for Newcastle United in the January transfer window.

The Magpies are keen to add to their attacking options in the window but must do it with caution as the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules remain a burden.

Newcastle must sell before they can buy, but the wheels are already turning on that front. Martin Dubravka has reportedly agreed personal terms with Al-Shabab – the move would be a blow for Toon boss Eddie Howe who is still without Nick Pope, the keeper is currently out with a knee ligament problem.

Longstanding winger Miguel Almiron has interest from abroad, MLS side Charlotte FC are keen on signing the 30-year-old alongside clubs in Brazil and Greece.

It’s no surprise that Howe wants a striker, winger and goalkeeper in January, now a star who took the Premier League by storm on his debut in 2015 looks to be on the way out – Newcastle are big admirers.

Newcastle monitoring Marcus Rashford situation

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has fallen out of favour with new head coach Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old hadn’t been included in the Red Devils matchday squad for three games before returning to the bench for Newcastle’s win at Old Trafford on Monday.

According to elnacional, Newcastle are among four clubs who are interested in the England international – Bayern Munich, and PSG are also believed to have shown interest.

Rashford has made 15 appearances in the Premier League this season, scoring four goals and assisting once.

It would cost Newcastle £40million for Rashford in January. While he is an option, reports have suggested Newcastle wouldn’t blow their FFP budget signing him.

Signing Rashford goes against the new transfer strategy in place at the club. Mitchell wants to recruit youth from overseas.

Rashford is faster than Newcastle target Johan Bakayoko

Newcastle like PSV’s Johan Bakayoko, the 21-year-old has enjoyed a fine start to the season – scoring six goals in all competitions including one in the Champions League.

Newcastle are a team that plays fast, intense attacking football so attackers who come in need to fit the bill.

Comparing Rashford and Bakayoko, it’s the Englishman, who was described as ‘electric’ by Statman Dave. who has clocked in a higher speed with a whopping 36.32km/h achieved in August against Crystal Palace.

In comparison, Bakayoko registered a top speed of 33.30km/h.

The fastest Newcastle player so far this season is Harvey Barnes who clocked in a 34.7km/h earlier in the season.