An “incredible” Premier League player is keen on joining Newcastle United at the end of the season, according to a fresh transfer claim.
Newcastle linked with new signings
The Magpies continue to be linked with fresh faces in the summer transfer window, with Jonathan Burkardt one potential target who has been mentioned. The Mainz star has enjoyed a fantastic season, scoring 15 goals in just 21 starts in the Bundesliga, also chipping in with two assists.
Newcastle are also said to be working on striking a deal for Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino, as Eddie Howe looks for more attacking options in his squad, especially following the exit of Miguel Almiron in the January window. He has a £67m release clause in his current deal.
Semih Kilicsoy has been mentioned as a possible signing for the Magpies for a while now, and they are continuing to track him. They are battling to sign the Besiktas ace, who has even been likened to Sergio Aguero.
The future of Alexander Isak is also a major talking point currently, with Newcastle doing all they can to keep him at St James’ Park for as long as possible. Champions League football will be key to that, with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal seeing him as a perfect choice to lead the line.
"Incredible" Premier League champion keen to join Newcastle
According to The Chronicle, Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is keen on moving to Newcastle this summer, in a development from a previous rumour claiming the Magpies could be offered his services.
The 29-year-old sees it as a way to “resurrect his stalled career”, having fallen out of favour under Pep Guardiola this season, and his price tag is now seen as a “fraction” of the £100m City paid Aston Villa for his services back in 2021.
Grealish’s stock has fallen over the past year or so – City wouldn’t be considering selling him if that wasn’t the case – but that’s not to say that he couldn’t be a shrewd signing for Newcastle.
The England international, who has won three top-flight titles with City, could love the idea of being able to express himself more than at the Etihad, as was the case during his Villa days, with Guardiola’s style of play more precise and robotic. The Spaniard may have struggled to give his player minutes this season, but he has still heaped praise on him in the past:
“I want him to make goals and assists and he does too but it’s not about that. It’s about his contribution without the ball and what he can produce for the other ones. We didn’t sign Jack Grealish for the incredible goals or assists at Aston Villa. It was for another reason. He competes with top, top players as well and he knows it perfectly. He never complains about that.”
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