Newcastle want “brilliant” forward for £37.5m, he’s open to top-flight move

Newcastle United face slipping away in the hunt for Champions League qualification this season and Eddie Howe will want to react in the transfer market this summer.

Injuries and suspensions heighten Newcastle’s need for new signings

With the football calendar more hectic than ever before, Eddie Howe has been dealt a difficult hand in the lead-up to his side’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool next weekend as injuries and suspensions mount at St James’ Park.

Recently, news broke that Newcastle full-back Lewis Hall has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a foot injury, leaving the former Bournemouth manager light at left-back for consecutive trips to London, starting with their journey to West Ham United on Monday night.

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He’s made a name for himself after falling by the wayside at St. James’ Park.

The Toon Army will also be without suspended winger Anthony Gordonwho is set for a three-match ban for violent conduct owing to a confrontation with Jan Paul van Hecke in the defeat to Brighton last weekend.

Sven Botman, Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier aren’t at full fitness, while Jamaal Lascelles will definitely miss the showpiece occasion at Wembley as a long-term absentee. Given their Premier League position is sliding, supporters are in no doubt that fresh additions are needed to shore up the squad this summer.

Reports suggest that Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu is high on Newcastle’s list this summer amid competition for his services from Bayern Munich. Maintaining a similar theme, the Magpies are now circling for an equally talented star with a reputation that would excite the St James’ Park faithful.

Newcastle United keen to sign Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman

According to CaughtOffside, Newcastle are keen to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman and he could be available this summer for £37.5 million.

Liverpool are also thought to be in the hunt for his signature, with the France international open to a Premier League move after suffering a dip in form at the Allianz Arena.

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Would this be a good outcome for the Magpies?

Despite previous approaches from Arsenal and the Saudi Pro League, Coman has made it evident he wants to stay in Europe and a move to either England or Spain would appeal from his perspective. Labelled a “brilliant character” by Julien Nagelsmann back in 2022, the 28-year-old has registered six goals and four assists in 32 appearances across all competitions, mainly coming off the bench as a substitute.

Still, Coman has averaged around 1.7 shots and 1.6 completed dribbles per Bundesliga fixture circa 2024/25. On the face of it, a new challenge may be needed to maximise his creative capabilities and Tyneside could be the perfect environment for him to kick on.