Newcastle United want Angelo Gabriel and one Italian reporter has recommended him to Napoli whilst claiming the Magpies have made a bid.
The Magpies are already loving their current Brazilian pair with Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton shining under Eddie Howe.
Newcastle may well move for more Brazilian talent down the line though with players like Andrey Santos, Eguinaldo and Jeffinho also linked.
There are now claims emerging that Newcastle have an offer on the table for another Brazilian prospect.
Newcastle United want Angelo Gabriel
Italian reporter Cristiano Abbruzzese has told Area Napoli that he thinks Santos talent Angelo Gabriel would be perfect for Napoli.
Abbruzzese suggests that finding a young right winger with a great left foot should be a priority for Napoli with Angelo Gabriel touted.
However, Abbruzzese claims there are two problems for Napoli.
The first is that Barcelona have a first option clause on Angelo Gabriel and may look to lure him to Catalunya in 2023.
The second is that, according to Abbruzzese, Newcastle have already offered €25million (£22million) for Angelo Gabriel in the hope of luring him to St James’ Park.
That makes any Napoli move unlikely with Angelo’s next move seemingly between Newcastle and Barcelona.
Angelo, 17, has emerged in the Santos ranks and has already played 97 first-team games for the club.
That’s a frankly astonishing number for a player of his age but three goals and nine assists isn’t exactly the greatest record.
Still, the winger has been branded as ‘pure talent’ by South American football expert Tim Vickery.
Newcastle will face a battle for Angelo but the hope is that he can realise his potential alongside compatriots Joeltinon and Bruno.
Whether it’s January or the summer, Newcastle look set to make a big push for Angelo – though they will have to be wary of Barcelona’s first option clause.
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