Newcastle United have made signing a right winger the number one priority for the summer transfer window, sources have revealed to Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that this is being seen as a “top priority position for Eddie Howe”
Jacob Murphy is currently the first-choice option in this position, but Howe has wanted to strengthen that position for a long time.
Football Insider revealed that the Newcastle boss wanted a right winger and a centre-back during the January transfer window but was denied the opportunity to do so as the club failed to make a first-team signing.
However, Football Insider revealed that was done as “long-term planning rather than short-term thinking” as Newcastle are expected to go on a summer spending spree.
Howe wants to bolster the attacking options he has available to him in the final third so the club can remain competitive when fighting for European places.
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Newcastle have identified their main target
When it comes to who Newcastle want to sign in this position, PSV Eindhoven’s Johan Bakayoko is being seen as the “top name right now.”
The 21-year-old is coming into the end of his contract in 2026, which could lead to the Dutch side wanting to cash in during the summer rather than risk him leaving on a free transfer afterward.
It is believed that a fee of £35-40million will be enough to secure his services, and that is being seen as “well within” Newcastle’s price range.
The Belgium international has scored 31 goals and provided 22 assists in 116 appearances for the club since breaking into the first team.
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PSR should not be a problem for the Magpies
The Magpies were handcuffed by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules last season, with the club having to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh early in the window to comply.
However, it is believed that will not be an issue for them in the summer transfer window due to the transfer business they did in January.
Newcastle offloaded Lloyd Kelly and Miguel Almiron which has put them in a stronger position heading into summer.
Football Insider also revealed that the Magpies are “well positioned” to offer Alexander Isak a new contract because of that.
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