A fresh report claims that Newcastle United have “as good a chance as anybody” of completing the signing of a player with a big future in the game.
Champions League vital to Newcastle's business
Eddie Howe’s men host Everton on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday afternoon, looking to make sure they secure a return to the Champions League after failing to qualify last time around.
It would be the icing on the cake on a fantastic season for Newcastle, and while the EFL Cup triumph was an incredible moment in the club’s history, getting back into Europe’s top club competition is even more important in a financial sense, also allowing top-quality players to be signed.
Howe is likely to want to add more firepower to his squad, and Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has been continually mentioned as a leading option on the right wing. The Cameroonian would come in as an upgrade on Jacob Murphy, who has been excellent all season long, but still has a limited ceiling.
Gabri Veiga is another attacking talent who has been linked with joining Newcastle at the end of the season, with the Spaniard potentially eyeing a return to European football instead of playing for Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli. Now, a fresh update has emerged regarding another impressive player in the final third.
Newcastle in great position to sign Dortmund star
According to a new update from Football Insider‘s Pete O’Rourke, Newcastle “have as good a chance as anyone” of signing Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens this summer. The Magpies are described as “strong contenders” to snap up the 20-year-old, who is valued at around £50m, as they look to pip Chelsea and Arsenal to his services.
This is a hugely exciting update, considering Gittens is one of the most gifted young players in the Bundesliga currently, scoring a combined 12 goals in the league and Champions League this season.
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The Englishman has been lauded as a “difference-maker” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, and he has shone for England at youth level, representing the Three Lions across five different age groups, winning 25 caps in total.
Gittens is at his best on the left wing, meaning he could come in as a direct replacement if one of Anthony Gordon or Harvey Barnes leaves, as Howe looks to have as much competition for places as possible next season.
His versatility also allows him to shine both in the middle and on the right, too, even though he has only been used there sparingly, and Newcastle could see him as a statement signing for many years to come.
