Newcastle United have not made one signing this summer that would cause opposition fans to sit up and take notice. The transfer policy has revolved around bringing in youngsters, even though their three best players have left.
Ewen Jaouen, Bazoumana Toure, Sean Steur, Aladji Bamba and Lukas Hornicek have been signed so far. Amar Dedic is on the verge of arriving as well.
All of them are talented youngsters. But how many are ready to come straight into the starting XI and make an impact at the Premier League level?
Interestingly, with just weeks left in the summer transfer window, Newcastle United might finally sit up and make some significant moves to shake things up.
Newcastle United set to sign big-name forward?
According to Chronicle Live, Newcastle United are reportedly the favourites in the race to sign Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan, even though Aston Villa are believed to be showing concrete interest as well.
AC Milan are set to sign Diego Moirera from Strasbourg in a €50 million move and might need to part ways with someone in order to balance the books. Nkunku has done particularly well since joining the Italian club last summer from Chelsea. So, they might already move on from the French international.
It is believed that Nkunku could be available for a transfer fee as little as £25 million this summer. In the current market, you have to consider that a bargain.
Yes, Nkunku has had some tough times in the past few years. But when you take his pedigree into consideration, it would not be a surprise if he joins the right club and rediscovers his form quickly.
Why Christopher Nkunku could be a good signing
Football is a game of short memories. Nkunku was the highest scorer in the Bundesliga just three years ago. The year before that, he was named the best player of the German league.
That is the level of talent we are dealing with here. Obviously, his time at Chelsea was not what it was expected to be. Still, he did score 15 goals in the 24/25 season. In the previous campaign, he scored 8 times for AC Milan. And let us not forget, he was not the first choice at either club.
On top of everything else, Nkunku’s versatility could be a positive for Newcastle United as well. He is equally comfortable playing as a striker and as a number 10, and can also work on the flanks.
If you ask me, my biggest worry would be that we have already seen Nkunku struggle in England. He seemed a touch slow for the Premier League when it comes to the role he likes to play. His best performances for Chelsea came in Europe. So, does it make sense for the Magpies to pursue someone who is a big talent without a doubt but might not be a natural fit for English football?
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