£43m Newcastle target only wants to join Barcelona, he’s desperate for the move
The Magpies already have a top level goalscorer in Alexander Isak, who has been tipped to develop into a world class player by Henrik Larsson. And they have also got Anthony Gordon, who has taken his game to unimaginable heights since arriving from Everton.
Now Newcastle United want someone equally as impressive on the right, as they look for an upgrade on Miguel Almiron and Jacob Murphy.
That is where most of the summer transfer budget will go – especially if they land one of their top targets. Based on the names that Newcastle are looking out, it would appear that Toon officials are more than prepared to spend big.
Jarrod Bowen will cost a huge amount of money given his lengthy contract at West Ham, while Michael Olise has a £60million release clause built into his Crystal Palace deal.
Newcastle also interested in Nico Williams
Newcastle have also taken their search further afield, with the Athletic reporting that Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams is on the Magpies’ radar. Williams is a long-term target for Newcastle, having also been considered before Anthony Gordon arrived.
He has a release clause in his contract that means he is available for £43million, but the big issue surrounds his wages. The 21-year-old, who is with Spain at Euro 2024, is looking to earn up to £300,000-a-week if he leaves Athletic Bilbao, which is almost double than what Newcastle currently pay their highest earner Bruno Guimaraes.
While Newcastle are one of the clubs keen on Williams, HITC Football insider Graeme Bailey has told Geordie Boot Boys that the forward’s priority is a move to Barcelona.
