Newcastle would be landing a bargain if they sign reported target Yoshinori Muto.
Newcastle United are reportedly pressing ahead with a deal for Mainz centre-forward Yoshinori Muto and he would be a bargain at the quoted £9million sum mentioned.
According to the Daily Mail, the Magpies are in talks for the 26-year-old and are hoping they can reach a deal for an initial £9million fee.
It is no secret that the North East club need to improve their attacking options and the Bundesliga ace could prove great value for money.
Rafael Benitez’s side look unlikely to splash crazy money on players this summer, but could add a real promising talent to St James’ Park for a near-£10million fee.
Muto made 30 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 10 goals and supplying five assists in return.
The Japan international did feature at the World Cup for his nation and could be a real improvement on current Newcastle options Dwight Gayle and Joselu at the point of attack.
He has great pace and technical ability, which could all take the Premier League by storm if he hit the ground running in English football.
Newcastle should ideally be looking to wrap up a centre-forward deal quickly ahead of the new season and target Muto ticks a lot of boxes.
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