Newcastle United now raced to sign “future Baron de or winners,” who has 18 assists in his name this season, but reports say there may be fierce competition for his signature.
Newcastle wants to bolster its attack
You may need a new striker at St James Park this summer. If Alexander Isaac makes it clear that he wants to leave, a recent report suggests that the forward wants to sign Arsenal.
Fiorentina’s Moise Kean and Lille’s Jonathan David are one of the targets for centre-forward, but in reality, Newcastle hopes they don’t need a new top striker, given that it’s extremely difficult to trade ISAK.
That being said, Eddie Howe may feel that there are a few more options in the wider region. Magpies have recently been in a race for Tyler Diving in Southampton, but the wingers aren’t cheap as the saints are set to demand £100 million.
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Newcastle is now looking at Leeds targets of £25 million.
Magpie is in the race for Premier League players who are scheduled to leave his club in the summer.
There are also contact details for AFC Bournemouth winger Dango Outtara, which has many options considered from within the Premier League.
However, there are several targets from even further afield, with reports from the boot room revealing that Newcastle is interested in signing Lyon Winger Rayancherki, which is set to be available at bargain prices this summer.
Lyon is set to sanction Cherki’s departure for less than £25 million, and Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Aston Villa are also enthusiastic and have no shortage of interest in his signature.
The 21-year-old is considered one of Europe’s most talented young people, and his performance this season means he can line up with a big move into the Premier League this summer.
Cherki is in Lyon this season
The French have simply been incredible for Lyon this term, bringing together eight goals and 18 assists in all competitions, showing signs of serious development.
Given his ability to set up teammates, the starlet has ranked in the top 1% of midfielders and wingers who have been attacking for assists per 90 people over the past year, and is highly regarded by several other key metrics.
statistics | Average per 90 |
assist | 0.68 (99th percentile) |
Shot creation action | 7.26 (99th percentile) |
Progressive Pass | 9.75 (99th percentile) |
A successful take-on | 3.17 (96th percentile) |
This is Lyonstar’s ability, and athletic Alex Barker made a bold claim that he could win Barondoor at some point in the future.
If Cherki can replicate current numbers in the Premier League, then Barker’s bold predictions aren’t entirely out of the question, so it’s very exciting news that Newcastle is in the race for his signature.