Here is your daily update on Newcastle United’s activity in the transfer window, with Fabrizio Romano sharing an update on Alexander Isak and reported interest in a Ligue 1 winger valued at £40m.
After initial worries over his future, it looks like Newcastle United are ready to rebuff any approaches for their star striker.
While player sales are the talk at the moment, the Magpies are very eager to make signings this summer to ensure they have enough quality to compete in the Premier League and Champions League.
Newcastle want a winger this summer, and they have just been informed that they can sign one who is coming off an impressive season in Ligue 1.
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Newcastle United keen on signing Malick Fofana
A right-winger is on the shopping list, but Eddie Howe has a left-sided attacker in his sights.
According to reports, Newcastle are interested in signing Lyon’s Malick Fofana, but face competition from the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for his signature.
The 20-year-old is coming off a promising season with Lyon, registering nine goal involvements in 29 Ligue 1 appearances. However, Fofana is keen on staying at Lyon for another season and playing as a right-footed left-winger.
Lyon may be forced to sell Fofana due to their poor finances, with the reports stating that he will cost the Magpies between £40m-£45m this summer.
Fabrizio Romano shares Alexander Isak update amid Liverpool interest
Newcastle fans were shocked to find out that Liverpool were readying a bid for Alexander Isak earlier this week, but those claims have since been confirmed to be wide of the mark.
It has now been shared that Newcastle want Liverpool to pay almost £200m for Isak, a fee that would approach the world record transfer fee PSG paid for Neymar in 2017.
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Now, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Isak to Liverpool will be “difficult” due to the Magpies’ reluctance to sell him.
The football transfer expert said: “Liverpool would try to go for Isak [if he became available], but at the moment I don’t have this feeling. The club too, from what I’m hearing, see it as a very, very difficult deal.”
Anthony Elanga sends Newcastle United fans into meltdown with social media post
Newcastle are interested in signing Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, with the 23-year-old valued at around £55m by Nuno Espirito Santo.
The Sweden international has been teasing fans as of late, with constant social media posts to William Osula about his performances at the Under-21 European Championships, but he has now taken it to another level with his latest post.
On Instagram, Elanga shared a picture of himself playing paddle on holiday. The picture showed the person he was with was wearing a Newcastle shirt.
In response to the picture, Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman sent messages to Elanga as well as Osula. Newcastle fans were understandably delighted to see the picture, with some even suggesting it is a sign he wants to join.
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