Newcastle push for Samu, but Porto hold firm in negotiations | OneFootball

Less than a month remains until the opening of the winter transfer window, and Newcastle is already moving to strengthen Eddie Howe’s squad, starting with the attack, where Samu Aghehowa continues to be among the main targets of the management.

According to reports this Tuesday from the British portal The Athletic, the Magpies’ officials have been closely following the FC Porto striker, who already has ten goals and one assist in 17 matches this season, considering him “an exciting prospect.”

However, the publication adds, the biggest obstacle to a move to St. James’ Park lies in the financial demands of the management led by André Villas-Boas, since the Spanish international has a contract until June 2029 and is protected by a €100 million release clause, making him effectively ‘untouchable’.

As an alternative to the 21-year-old, Jorgen Strand Larsen emerges, the Dane who plays for Wolverhampton alongside the Portuguese José Sá, Toti Gomes, and Rodrigo Gomes; it should be noted that two offers made last summer were rejected.

‘Revolution’ on the horizon at Newcastle

Newcastle does not intend to limit itself to strengthening the attack and aims to carry out a true ‘revolution’ in the first team, starting with the goal, where they remain interested in Gregor Kobel of Borussia Dortmund, after James Trafford ‘escaped’ to Manchester City.

In defense, the name Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta) is a highly rated option, while in midfield, Lamine Camara (AS Monaco), Javi Guerra (Valencia), and Bilal El Khannouss (on loan from Leicester City to Stuttgart until the end of the season) are mentioned.

On the way out could be players such as Joe Willock, Will Osula, Sven Botman, or Emil Krafth, while the management will try to ensure the continuity of Tino Livramento and Sandro Tonali, two of the most sought-after players in Eddie Howe’s squad.

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