Newcastle United are looking to sign an attacker with a real eye for goal.
The Magpies have been fortunate enough to have Alexander Isak at their disposal this season. The Swede is the Premier League’s third-highest scorer with 15, only Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah have more.
Isak has been hailed as the Premier League’s best centre-forward by many. Ally McCoist recently said Isak was the best “by a country mile.“
Despite Isak’s fine form, they struggle to find where the goals come from if he is not available. Anthony Gordon is having a fine season thanks to his 10-goal contributions in the league. However, there are just five other players who have scored for Newcastle this season, the lowest in the Premier League.
William Osula showed signs that he has a chance to replace Isak in the future thanks to his wonderful goal in Newcastle’s win against Bromley. Elsewhere, Callum Wilson is out injured and is out of contract in the summer, so there is a need to buy.
With Newcastle eyeing a quality striker, there is one name who keeps cropping up. Now, a recent report has stated that the Magpies sent an executive to watch him recently.
Newcastle send scout to watch Jonathan David
LOSC Lille forward Jonathan David has been in exceptional form for the French side this season. He is joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 with 11 goals to his name.
David; who has been hailed as a “superstar”, has also had a fantastic run in the Champions League, scoring six goals in 10 games across the qualifiers and the league phase.
Newcastle want to sign David who is out of contract in the summer. Early signs suggest the 25-year-old does not want to stay at Lille and will look for a move away upon the expiry of his contract.
According to The Chronicle, Newcastle were represented by a high-level club employee at Lille’s game against Nice on Friday.
Nikos Mavromaras; David’s agent, has stated that his client is open to options around Europe.
The report states that qualifying for the Champions League would give Newcastle a massive boost in the race to sign David.
The Canadian is not short of interest from elsewhere, however. It was recently reported that West Ham boss Graham Potter hoped to beat Newcastle to David and make him his first signing at the Hammers.
The scouting mission is a sign that Eddie Howe is keen to gain the advantage in the race to sign the forward who also has interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Newcastle must splash the cash for David
Although David will be available on a free, he is still expected to come with a hefty wage bill. The same Chronicle report states that David is demanding around £120,000 per week from interested parties.
That wage would make him one of the highest earners at the club, but not the highest. That title currently belongs to Bruno Guimaraes who earns around £160,000 per week.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
| Jonathan David | 30 | 17 | 7 |
A bonus for Newcastle is that David can also play as a winger. The Magpies are keen to sign a winger with Miguel Almiron’s Newcastle departure imminent.
It allows Newcastle to form a formidable front line of Gordon, Isak and David. An attacking line-up most Premier League clubs would surely be fearful of.
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Newcastle United dispatch scouts to watch ‘superstar’ as Eddie Howe steals a march
Newcastle United’s new manager Eddie Howe is wasting no time in identifying potential targets for the January transfer window, as reports emerge that the club has dispatched scouts to watch a ‘superstar’ player in action.
The Magpies are keen to bolster their squad in order to climb out of the relegation zone and secure their Premier League status for next season. With Howe at the helm, Newcastle are hoping to attract top talent to St James’ Park.
The player in question has not been named, but sources suggest that he is a highly-rated individual who could make a significant impact in the Premier League. Newcastle’s scouts will be keeping a close eye on his performances in the coming weeks.
Fans will be eagerly awaiting any updates on potential signings, as Newcastle look to turn their season around under the guidance of their new manager. With Howe’s track record of developing young talent and playing attractive football, the future looks bright for the Magpies.
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