Newcastle transfer news: Bayern join race to sign £62m Magpies target

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Bayern Munich have reportedly joined the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Florian Wirtz, with Newcastle United and FC Barcelona also chasing the teenager.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Bavarian giants have identified the 19-year-old attacking midfielder as a ‘dream’ summer signing, with Bayern keen to make Wirtz their next big acquisition from the Bundesliga market after some years without a major German transfer.

As per the report, Barcelona are also hot on Wirtz’s heels, with the Daily Mail also reporting that Newcastle have the Leverkusen superstar on their radar, though a deal could be hard to pull off with the youngster believed to be valued at €70m (£62m).

Moreover, with Bayern now in the race to sign Wirtz, the likes of Newcastle and Barcelona could struggle to beat the reigning German champions to the teenager’s signature given just how strong Munich’s grip on the Bundesliga market has become.

Indeed, Bayern have arguably monopolised the division, and with Wirtz now in their sights, Newcastle and Barcelona will have to pull off all the stops to sign the German international, though Eddie Howe’s side could have a unique advantage over their European rivals.

Given the sheer financial strength the Magpies now have and the fact that Barcelona are unlikely to match anything Leverkusen actually demand for Wirtz, Newcastle could beat out the Catalan giants as well as Bayern if they’re able to best any offer made by the Bundesliga side for the 19-year-old talent.

Newcastle should look to beat Bayern to signing Wirtz

Newcastle are on course for a return to European football after a decade away, and whilst the pull of Bayern will be strong for Wirtz, the teenager could be seduced with a move to England, where starring for one of the Premier League’s most exciting teams might be too good an offer to refuse.

After all, the Toon have the financial strength to blow Bayern out of the water, and with Howe leading one of the best projects in Europe, the English coach could bring Wirtz into the mix if the Newcastle boss can convince the teenager to make the move to Tyneside over Bavaria.