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title: "Lookman interested in Newcastle move as Leipzig dig their heels in"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2020-01-09T20:00:00Z"
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# Lookman interested in Newcastle move as Leipzig dig their heels in

Ademola Lookman is interested in the prospect of joining Newcastle this month from RB Leipzig.

However, [the Northen Echo report](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18147572.ademola-lookman-interested-switch-newcastle-asked-pay-22-5m/) that the German club are digging their heels in over a deal for the Englishman.

Steve Bruce’s side have been told to pay more than the £22.5m Leipzig originally [spent](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/lookman-joins-rb-leipzig-permanent-transfer-everton) to lure him away from Everton.

Not only that, they will only sanction a loan deal this month if it includes a ‘guaranteed future sale’.

![Mark Robinson/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2020/01/1081772864-1.jpg)

### Read Newcastle verdict

The report claims that Lookman is being considered as an alternative to Hull City’s Jarrod Bowen and that could be viewed as risky business.

Bowen has played a starring role in the Championship for Hull City this season, scoring 16 times and registering a further six assists during his 26 [appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/322596/Show/Jarrod-Bowen). Compare that to Lookman, who has made just three domestic appearances all season, there is a stark contrast between the two.

A move for Lookman does work in Newcastle’s favour financially, with the Northern Echo report claiming Hull will only entertain permanent offers in the region of £20 million for Bowen, meanwhile, Leipzig haven’t ruled out Lookman leaving on loan.

The inform Bowen was described by Darren Bent, via [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/hell-be-the-perfect-signing-exclusive-darren-bent-in-awe-of-reported-newcastle-pursuit/), as the ‘perfect January signing’ for the Magpies, so going for the cheaper option in Lookman may come back to bite Newcastle.