Aston Villa and Newcastle United target move for big-name French attacker | OneFootball

Marcus Thuram is becoming one of the standout names to watch ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window, with growing indications that his time at Inter Milan could be entering its final phase. The French international striker is attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs eager to add proven attacking quality to their squads, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

While Thuram has remained an important figure in Inter’s forward line, sources across Italy and England suggest he is seriously considering a move away in pursuit of a fresh challenge, one that could finally bring him to English football.

Thuram has been highly impressive at Inter

Thuram, now 28, has delivered steady performances in Serie A this season, contributing 7 goals and 3 assists in 22 league appearances.

Under Inter’s current setup, Thuram has often been deployed in flexible attacking roles, sometimes drifting wide or dropping deeper to link play, traits that make him particularly appealing to Premier League sides seeking versatility in the final third.

Interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle United has already moved beyond casual scouting, with both clubs understood to have made early contact to explore the conditions of a potential transfer.

Villa’s continued push to establish themselves as a consistent European contender has made attacking reinforcements a top priority.

Their recent campaigns in continental competitions have exposed the need for greater depth and physicality in the forward line, qualities Thuram offers in abundance.

Newcastle United join Aston Villa in the race

Marcus Thuram in action for Inter Milan (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Newcastle, meanwhile, remain focused on building a squad capable of sustaining long-term competitiveness at the top end of the Premier League.

Their recruitment strategy in recent seasons has centered on players with strong athletic profiles and tactical adaptability, and Thuram’s combination of speed, power, and pressing ability fits well with that blueprint.

From a financial perspective, negotiations are expected to be complex. Market estimates currently place Thuram’s value around €60 million, yet Inter are widely believed to be holding out for a significantly higher fee, reportedly no less than €70 million.

Further complicating matters is the presence of a release clause believed to be around €85 million, scheduled to become active in July. Should any club choose to activate that clause, Inter’s ability to control the situation would be reduced, potentially accelerating the pace of talks.

Despite receiving interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, where financial packages often exceed European offers, Thuram is understood to be prioritising sporting ambition over immediate financial gain.