Few can deny just how good Newcastle’s attack has been this season.
Imperative to our push for European football and our Carabao Cup triumph, the likes of Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy have shone this season, with Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes also boasting 30 goal involvements between them.
That said, at least one more attacker will be added to our ranks this summer, with three recently-linked forwards discussed in Craig Hope’s latest piece for The Mail.
Mbeumo fee a key factor
Writing in his Newcastle Confidential column, North East reporter Craig Hope has discussed our stance over a move for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.
Whilst we’ve long admired both attackers, their price tags may complicate potential moves to St James’ Park, with Mbeumo valued at £60m+ and Cunha’s release clause priced at £62.5m.
Hope writes: “I’m just not sure Newcastle would pay upwards of £60million. Paul Mitchell said during his interview with us in September that paying a premium for proven players was a luxury they could perhaps no longer afford.”
However, Mbeumo is clearly a player we like, insists Hope. With Newcastle also in the market for a goalkeeper, centre-back and striker, he reports that we could look to negotiate a fee below the £60m mark, especially now the Cameroonian is approaching the final two years of his contract.
Cunha set to sign elsewhere?
Wolves star Matheus Cunha is available for a similar fee and it’s believed his versatility is something of huge appeal to Eddie Howe, but it seems the Brazilian is heading to Manchester United.
Hope reveals that the Red Devils have offered a salary package ‘way beyond’ what Newcastle are able to offer at present, which may explain why there is growing talk of him favouring a move to Old Trafford.
