Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has exclusively told TEAMtalk that Eddie Howe should make a strong push to bring departing Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne to St James’ Park as part of an ambitious double summer swoop, though the Magpies have been handed some advice over three stars they simply cannot afford to lose.
It’s been a season to remember for Newcastle, who have already ended a 70-year wait to win a domestic trophy after success in the Carabao Cup, and can follow that up by claiming a top-five finish in the Premier League and, with it, a coveted place in next season’s Champions League.
While this season will mark a real step forward for the Tynesiders under their Saudi billionaire owners, they hope this is only the start of a prolonged push to not only establish Newcastle as Champions League regulars, but also as genuine Premier League title contenders.
While that remains a big gap to bridge, the Magpies are gearing up for what they hope will be a strong transfer window as they prepare for their return to Europe’s top table after a one-year absence.
Now former midfielder Cabaye has implored Newcastle’s owners to sign both De Bruyne and Brentford’s talismanic Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo this summer to give their side some added X-factor.
“Next season, Newcastle will probably need a bigger squad if they’re going to challenge for the title and also play in the Champions League,” Cabaye exclusively told TEAMtalk in association with listofsweepstakecasinos.
“They will need to improve the depth of the squad, and a player like Bryan Mbeumo, why not? He can bring energy to their attacking options.”
Mbeumo has shone brightly this season with 27 G/A (18 scored, nine assists) to his name from 40 appearances.
Cabaye also thinks a move for De Bruyne – soon to be a free agent when his Man City deal expires – would be a real statement of intent.
“I think Kevin De Bruyne is one of the players who is just in a different class in the Premier League. Even at 33 he still can be decisive. So yeah, it would be a massive signing.”
