The £72 million deal has been confirmed, and Newcastle United are planning a distinctive assault for Liverpool’s eight-goal target.

After the £72 million deal was confirmed, Newcastle United are planning a distinctive assault for Liverpool’s eight-goal target.Following a frustrating summer, Newcastle United is currently formulating strategies for the upcoming January transfer window.

Despite the club’s abortive negotiations with Crystal Palace in the summer, Marc Guehi remains on the club’s radar. Guehi is entering the final 18 months of his contract, which will place Newcastle in a stronger position to negotiate with Palace.

The Eagles are presently in the Premier League relegation zone, having only won one of their first 11 games.Eddie Howe has expressed his scepticism regarding the likelihood of a “busy window” during the January transfer window.

Paul Mitchell, the club’s sporting director, will be experiencing his inaugural full transfer window after serving as a supporting figure during the summer. Newcastle’s proprietors have recently invested an additional £35 million in the club by issuing shares.

This follows their previous investment of £37 million in March. Although The Magpies continue to monitor Guehi, they are also evaluating options for the right wing and attacking positions higher up the pitch.Bryan Mbeumo, a Brentford forward, has made an impressive start to the 2024-25 season.

Newcastle and other Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, are also considering the Cameroon international as potential replacements for Mohammed Salah. The 25-year-old has scored eight goals in 11 Premier League matches for The Bees thus far this campaign and is estimated to be worth approximately £50 million.

Newcastle have identified Mbeumo as their primary transfer target and are prepared to consider offering Callum Wilson as part of a cash-plus-player deal in order to facilitate a January transfer, according to The Sun. Wilson has not appeared for Newcastle since May and has only started two matches in 2024 as a result of a variety of fitness concerns.

However, he has a strong scoring record in the Premier League when he is in good health. Wilson, who will be 33 years old next year, will be unrestricted from joining any club next summer unless Newcastle agrees to a contract extension.

The nine-time England international is on the brink of his first Premier League appearance in six months, as he is scheduled to face off against West Ham United at St James’ Park on Monday.