Last week, both The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards and Mark Douglas at the i confirmed that Newcastle United are taking a serious look at PSV winger Johan Bakayoko ahead of the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old is considered a hugely talented but far cheaper alternative to the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo; two Premier League talents expected to cost £50-60m.

As a result, Bakayoko is a real one to watch this winter, making the latest update from Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri all the more intriguing

Belgian expert issues Bakayoko update for Sky Sports

In a piece for Sky Sports on Monday afternoon, Tavolieri has issued an in-depth update on Bakayoko’s future, Newcastle’s interest and PSV’s transfer stance as we approach 2025.

First of all, he reveals that the Dutch giants have reluctantly agreed to sell Bakayoko in 2025, stating that the Eredivisie side are demanding €30m for the right-winger.

He adds that Nottingham Forest and Brentford have been tracking Bakayoko over the last two transfer windows, but it’s now Newcastle who are following him ‘closely’ has we weigh up a January bid for the Belgian international.

It’s believed Bakayoko is ‘interested in the project’ at St James’ Park and eager to take the next step in his career, having rejected a lucrative move to Saudi giants Al-Hilal over the summer.

A potential bargain?

If these claims are true, Bakayoko could be ours for £25m; potentially half the price it would take to sign Mbeumo from Brentford or Semenyo from Bournemouth.

I’d be surprised if PSV accepted that figure midway through a season that sees them competing for the Dutch title and qualification for the Champions League knockout stages, but it would back up Mitchell’s preference to sign overseas talent over paying a premium for ‘Premier League proven’ players.

It’s also a positive sign that Bakayoko turned down a move to Saudi Arabia a few months ago and is attracted by Newcastle’s project, where he’d only boost his hopes of becoming a regular for the Belgian national side.

With Newcastle’s transfer approach shifting and a right-winger needed, this feels like one to watch next month, especially if we free up funds by making a sale.