Newcastle United are chasing a January deal for Zenit St Petersburg striker Sardar Azmoun as his contract in Russia winds down.
Sky Sports report that Azmoun is one of the names on Newcastle’s list having been looking at him with admiration.
Eddie Howe unsurprisingly wants a new striker to help Callum Wilson in the Newcastle attack.
A number of names have been linked and Azmoun is the latest to add to the list.
What’s interesting is that Azmoun’s contract expires next summer, meaning Newcastle could secure an absolute bargain.
Tottenham wanted Azmoun last summer according to the man himself, but his destination could end up being Newcastle instead.
Who is Newcastle target Azmoun?
Azmoun was known as the ‘Iranian Messi’ earlier in his career having been tipped for stardom.
The striker has been a goal machine in Russia, turning out for Rubin Kazan, Rostov and Zenit St Petersburg.
Azmoun has hit 10 goals in 21 games this season, and his total record for Zenit stands at an impressive 62 goals in 104 games.
Iranian coach Dragan Skocic has claimed that Azmoun is ‘devastating’ inside the penalty area, and that’s what Newcastle fans would love to see.
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