Report: What Newcastle United have been privately told about 23-year-old target

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Hull City star Jarrod Bowen is reportedly on Newcastle United’s radar.

According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United are set to make a bid for Hull City forward Jarrod Bowen in the January transfer window.

It has been reported that Newcastle manager Bruce enquired about signing Bowen in the summer of 2019, but he was “put off” by Hull asking for more than £20 million for the 23-year-old.

The report has added that Newcastle have “privately” been given encouragement that Hull will sell the Englishman.

Stats

Bowen has scored 16 goals and provided six assists in 27 Championship matches for Hull so far this season, according to WhoScored.

During the 2018-19 campaign, the forward made 45 starts and one substitute appearance in the league for the Tigers, scoring 22 goals and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Good signing for Newcastle United?

Newcastle need a dynamic and young attacking player who would hit the ground running at St. James’ Park, and Bowen would be a good signing for the Magpies in the long run.

Bruce’s side are 13th in the Premier League table at the moment with 26 points from 22 matches.