Newcastle United are having a terrible transfer window. They are getting setback after setback in their pursuit of targets.
After securing Champions League football on the last day of the Premier League season, the Magpies thought that they could easily attract players to join them.
However, things didn’t go according to the Geordies’ plans from the beginning. Initially, they targeted Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, but both players chose Chelsea.
After that, they targeted many players, and the majority of them chose Newcastle’s rival clubs. The latest player to reject Geordies is Benjamin Sesko, who picked Manchester United.
However, the Magpies have done some business in this summer transfer window. They have signed Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton.
But Eddie Howe knows that he needs a striker, especially with Alexander Isak looking for a move away from the club. Isak wants to join Liverpool.
That is why they are scouting strikers in every corner of Europe. Now, they have a chance of sealing the deal for a striker.
Newcastle United are looking to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. However, Barcelona and Aston Villa are also interested in signing the player.
Chelsea are demanding a fee of around €70 million. Finally, Newcastle United have some positive news to share.
According to CaughtOffside, Nicolas Jackson has given the green light to the Newcastle United move. The Magpies can offer him Champions League football.
Apart from that, if Isak leaves the club, he will become the main target man at St. James’ Park.
The Senegalese international wants to have more game time, which will not be possible at Chelsea with the inclusion of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap to the squad.
Newcastle United need to be quick to get this deal over the line as Barcelona are also lurking behind the scenes.
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