Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have been linked with Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze.
Italian journalist Rudy Galetti has told GiveMeSport that Newcastle United are interested in signing Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal in the summer transfer window.
Galetti has added that Arsenal, Liverpool and AC Milan are also keen on Chukwueze, who is available for £26 million.
The reporter said: “Chukwueze is on the radar of some Premier League clubs.
“Also, in Serie A, AC Milan are really interested in him. But, the price tag, which is set at around €30m (£26m), is considered a little high for the Italian club.
“Coming back to England – Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are on his tracks.”
Should Newcastle United bid for Samuel Chukwueze?
In our opinion, if Newcastle United are genuinely keen on Samuel Chukwueze, then they should make an offer to Villarreal.
Now, of course, £26 million is not really much, but we believe that Newcastle should initially offer £20 million and then take it from there.
Yes, Villarreal could well reject that bid, but at least there would be a scope for negotiations.
Who knows, Newcastle could actually be able to get the forward less than the £26 million asking price.
Chukwueze is a versatile player who can operate on the right of a forward line or as a traditional winger.
The 24-year-old Nigeria international made 27 starts and 10 substitute appearances in La Liga for Villarreal last season.
The forward scored six goals and gave five assists in those games.
Meanwhile, Football Transfers have reported that Jesper Lindstrom could push for a move away from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Lindstrom has reportedly already told Frankfurt that he wants to leave for a club in the UEFA Champions League, and Newcastle want to sign him.
In other Newcastle transfer news, The Daily Mail have reported that Newcastle have discussed the prospect of signing Barcelona forward Ferran Torres this summer.
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