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Newcastle United have yet to taste defeat in 2026, as they compete in both the FA Cup and Premier League.
The victories did not come easy, however, as the Toon needed two late goals to overcome a stern test from Leeds United last time out in the league.
Additionally, a penalty shootout would end up separating Eddie HoweAFC Bournemouth men and AFC Bournemouth this weekend, after the thrilling Cup match ended 3-3 after extra time.
Surprisingly, despite all the goals coming in, Newcastle are being linked with some exciting new striker additions this month…
Newcastle can sign exciting striker for £20m
Howe said at the end of the entertaining win over the Cherries that it was truly a spectacle for the ‘neutrals’, as the Toon continued to put on a smooth watch in the attacking areas.
As long as the wins keep coming, Howe won’t mind his players’ gung-ho approach, with Newcastle now tipped to add the skilful youngster from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Matoe de Manne to make their advanced ranks even more devastating.
Live Chronicle Journalist Lee Ryder also reports that Premier League performers could soon land Vasco De Gama’s rising star Rayan Vitor for just £20million, with the 19-year-old continuing to be tracked by those on Tyneside.
The report states that new signing Thomas Federspiel is scouring South America in search of hidden gems, with Rayan standing out in this regard, who was rumored to have a bold £69 million release clause built into his contract.
Yet more realistically, £20 million could be enough to win the regular Brazil Under-20 title, as the northern giants could potentially sign an even bigger talent than the man of the moment. Harvey Barnesby striking a deal for the Rio de Janeiro-born starlet.
How Rayan Compares to Barnes
Right now, it’s difficult to name a force as impressive as Barnes in Newcastle’s entire ranks.
Indeed, the former Leicester City winger has been a man possessed over the last two games, with a ridiculous four goals in the space of four days while collecting dramatic doubles against Leeds and Bournemouth.
The FA-Cup winning striker now leads the way as the Toon’s top scorer in all competitions with 11 goals next to his name.
Surprisingly, however, Rayan – back in his native Brazil – has 20 eye-catching goals to boast about in 2025, as the teenage sensation continues to live up to his “game changer” label that was once given to him by his Vasco manager, Fernando Viniz.
With Barnes nine years his senior, the worry will surely be whether the number 11 will have the long-term ability to maintain his soaring levels, with the 28-year-old also prone to recurring injury problems, having missed 38 important games for the Toon in the three seasons he has been at the club, due to prolonged periods in the treatment room.
Rather, Rayan is just getting started in his native Brazil, and could become an even bigger talent upon setting foot on English soil, with Vasco’s number 77 previously on the radar of Liverpool And Manchester United for his devastating exploits at the Maracanã stadium.
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Rayan’s numbers for Vasco by position |
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Position |
Games |
Goals + Passes |
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RM |
27 |
8 + 1 |
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FC |
22 |
9 + 0 |
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R.W. |
16 |
3 + 0 |
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SS |
2 |
0 |
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L.W. |
1 |
0 |
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Coming from Transfer market |
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Described as a “technical powerhouse” by Como recruiter Ben MattinsonRayan also beat Barnes in terms of his versatile nature as a striker, with the 19-year-old more than confident to alternate between right winger and striker duties if necessary, as shown by the fact that he has scored nine of his 23 career goals for the Blackshirts, from a centre-forward role.
The Premier League forward has only made five career appearances as a striker himself, with his preferred place on the pitch definitely being on the left wing.
Howe would love to get his hands on another young talent who is about to explode in England, having gained a reputation as a manager who knows how to get the best out of the next generation, as demonstrated by Lewis Miley who has recently become a first team regular.
While Barnes is the bold attacking star that the Toon are counting on at the moment, Rayan could end up outperforming the former England international down the line if he swaps Brazil for Tyneside.
