Could Newcastle United be about to sign the new Sadio Mane?
Metz winger Ismaila Sarr
Newcastle United have offered £10.5 million plus bonuses for Metz winger Ismaila Sarr, France Football reports.
However, the Ligue 1 side are said to be hoping for slightly more than £13 million for Sarr, who scored five goals and created another in 20 league starts this past campaign – his first in European football.
And the Magpies could face competition from both Watford and Lille should they decide to pursue their interest in the 19-year-old.
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez
Newcastle’s alleged interest ties in with local reports which suggest manager Rafa Benitez is keen to strengthen in wide areas this summer, despite having made Christian Atsu’s loan move permanent already.
It remains to be seen whether Sarr, who only moved to France last summer from his native Senegal, would qualify for a work permit to play in English football, although he has won six senior caps for the Lions of Teranga and is likened to international teammate Sadio Mane.
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane
The right-footer is one of a plethora of players linked with moves to St James’ Park in the aftermath of Newcastle’s return to the Premier League.
The Northern Echo reported earlier today [Thursday] that the Magpies have also made contact with Eibar regarding the transfer of French centre-back Florian Lejeune.
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Eibar defender Florian Lejeune
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