Report: Newcastle United missed out to Everton in signing Sandro Ramirez earlier this summer

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Newcastle United lost the battle with Everton for Sandro Ramirez, as they refused to pay the Spaniard’s wage demands.

According to a report in the Chronicle, Newcastle United missed out on signing Sandro Ramirez earlier this summer.

Newcastle were interested in the Spaniard, who was available for just £5.2 million from Malaga, due to a clause in his contract.

However, the Magpies refused to pay Sandro’s wage demands, with the youngster wanting £120,000-a-week.

Newcastle have struggled in the transfer market to date, and the Chronicle claim that the Tynesiders are refusing to pay more than £70,000-a-week to any new addition.

Sandro, ultimately, ended up signing for Everton and he has made a bright start for the Toffees.

Although Sandro is yet to score for Ronald Koeman’s side, his pace and energy has proven to be a big hit at Goodison Park.

Everton won their first match of the season 1-0 against Stoke City, while Newcastle lost 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur.

Newcastle’s failure to sign Sandro has left Rafael Benitez searching for another striker for much of the summer so far, and the Spanish boss has now moved to bring in Joselu from Stoke City, according to BBC Sport.