Barcelona is’massively impressed’ with Newcastle United’s performance in the £15m transfer competition, as the fee has been agreed.
The most recent transfer news and rumours from Newcastle United, as Eddie Howe attempts to secure mid-season reinforcements.
Stefanos Tzimas, an adolescent sensation, is reportedly being pursued by Newcastle United, one of four Premier League clubs. The 18-year-old is currently on loan at FC Nurnberg, a German second-tier club, from PAOK Thessaloniki.
His recent performance has piqued the interest of numerous top-tier European clubs. Tzimas has achieved a significant improvement in his performance in the Greek league, with a total of eight goals and two assists in 14 league matches. This achievement positions him among the most prolific forwards in the division.
FC Nurnberg has the option to permanently sign Tzimas this summer and is anticipated to do so. An €18 million (£14.8m) clause is likely to be activated. However, Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany has indicated that they intend to immediately transfer him for profit this summer.
Newcastle is among the teams that are monitoring the situation.Plettenberg is of the opinion that the recent reports suggesting that Brighton & Hove Albion may pursue the signing of Tzimas this month are inaccurate.
Instead, the Seagulls are “monitoring” the Greek junior international in anticipation of a potential summer transfer, despite the fact that they may face competition from Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Eddie Howe’s Magpies.
Newcastle will be in the market for a new striker come summer, as Callum Wilson, the current back-up to Alexander Isak, is entering the final six months of his St James’ Park contract. The 32-year-old has the option to extend his contract by an additional 12 months; however, his recent career has been beset by injury issues, and it is uncertain whether he will remain.
Barcelona Isak connections The in-form striker is the subject of increasing speculation, but Newcastle will be hoping that any summer arrival will be able to compete for playing time with Isak.
The 25-year-old has been frequently associated with Arsenal, and his opening goal was instrumental in the team’s 2-0 victory over Howe’s team in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates on Tuesday.
That performance has not only restored Newcastle to the Champions League race, but it has also attracted the attention of potential suitors. Additionally, TBR Football asserts that Barcelona, the dominant club in La Liga, has also been “massively impressed” by Isak, who is being considered as a summer target, in addition to Arsenal.
This summer, the Catalan club will prioritise the acquisition of a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who will reach the age of 37 in August.
Additionally, Manchester City is believed to be considering extending Haaland’s contract, despite the fact that president Joan Laporta would be delighted to acquire him. Consequently, recruitment executives have begun to investigate alternative options, and they are rumoured to have attended a limited number of Newcastle games to observe Isak.
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also mentioned as admirers in the report; however, Newcastle is confident in their ability to retain their star player beyond this season. Only a mega-offer is likely to entice them to negotiate.
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