Newcastle transfer news: £44m target free to leave club this summer

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Newcastle United could now reportedly have the chance to sign Manu Kone this summer, with Borussia Monchengladbach open to selling the midfielder.

According to Bild, the German side are planning a firesale that could see some of their best talents leave in order to raise funds, with Kone one of the names listed as a potential money-maker for Gladbach, with Newcastle linked with a move for the youngster.

Fussball Transfers recently reported that the Magpies are fans of the French midfielder, who Media Foot lauded as a ‘diamond’ of a talent having established himself as a regular for Gladbach in the Bundesliga, with a move now on the cards for this summer.

Valued at €50m (£44m) as per Fabrizio Romano, Gladbach could receive quite the transfer fee for Kone if Newcastle are willing to match the German side’s demands for the 21-year-old, with interest seemingly mounting for the youngster as we approach the transfer window.

Indeed, Newcastle are expected to spend big on a midfielder this summer as PIF look to take the northeast side to another level, especially with the Toon expected to qualify for Europe and even a UEFA Champions League spot, and signing Kone could be an exceptional move.

The midfielder has been wonderful viewing at times in the Bundesliga with Gladbach, and at a club like Newcastle and playing under a coach like Eddie Howe, Kone has the potential to take his game up a gear, a prospect that Magpie supporters will love to see.

Newcastle must make plans now to sign Kone this summer

Newcastle’s transfer strategy has been second-to-none since PIF’s takeover in 2021, and the Saudi Arabia-backed regime can go one step further this summer with the signing of Kone, who could add a lot of value to the Toon midfield for years to come.

Howe has proven that he can develop top talents with the likes of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes all thriving in the Premier League, and Kone could be the next player to take his game to new heights if the midfielder makes the smart decision to sign for Newcastle this summer.