Newcastle chiefs ‘internally talk about’ signing £60m ace to switch Miguel Almiron

Mar 08, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Newcastle chiefs ‘internally talk about’ signing £60m ace to switch Miguel Almiron

are reportedly weighing up an costly summer season transfer for winger Pedro Neto. and are additionally credited with curiosity within the fast Portuguese, who could be anticipated to barge his well beyond Miguel Almiron within the pecking order if he lands at St James’ Park.

Almiron, as soon as a club-record signing for the Magpies, is approaching the ultimate two years of his contract. For all his exhausting work, the Paraguayan has solely three targets and one help from 27 Premier League appearances on the precise flank this season.

Having lately turned 30, Newcastle are reportedly set to sound out a alternative in the summertime. According to The Daily Mail, Neto’s title has been mentioned by senior scouts after being left impressed by his latest performances for Wolves.

The 23-year-old is likely one of the quickest gamers in English soccer and he has the productiveness to match, with 9 assists within the high flight this time period.

Only Pascal Gross, Kieran Trippier and Ollie Watkins can higher that complete, with Neto laying on extra targets than the likes of Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden. Reports point out Wolves are set to demand £60million for the broad man.

Arsenal and Liverpool have additionally held a long-standing curiosity in Neto, though a patchy harm file has seemingly prevented the previous Braga youth star’s massive transfer unfolding.

Newcastle have splashed out on the likes of Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon because the Saudi Public Investment Fund bought a majority stake within the membership again in 2021.

However, Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules are preserving a good leash on the Magpies’ latest spending. It stays to be seen whether or not the £60m required to signal Neto proves a bridge too far this summer season.