Newcastle United intensify interest in Porto winger William Gomes | OneFootball

Newcastle United have intensified their interest in FC Porto attacker William Gomes, according to Diario AS journalist Eduardo Burgos.

Newcastle are expected to bring reinforcements to the club this summer, regardless of manager Eddie Howe’s future, and Gomes is a target.

The 20-year-old Brazilian winger has plenty of suitors in the English top-flight and La Liga, and Porto want at least €50 million for him.

His future will be determined after the World Cup this summer.

The Magpies target has been in fine form this term, with 13 goals and two assists to his name in 40 appearances.

He could be a decent addition to the Newcastle attack, but a potential lack of European football could result in him choosing other clubs.

They are currently 14th in the Premier League table after 32 games and will need to improve significantly in their remaining six fixtures to secure a continental slot for next season.

There are ten points between them and fifth-place Liverpool, and not many Newcastle fans will fancy their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

They have been underwhelming in the final third for most of the season, with Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa not doing enough.

The Magpies may need to win most of their remaining six league games to have a chance of signing the Brazilian forward and other top targets.

They take on Bournemouth, Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Fulham in their remaining fixtures and could clinch a place in the top seven if they pick up 12 points.