Recent reports show Newcastle United signed a £60 million star ahead of Chelsea in the race, with pay terms already agreed.
Rashford among Newcastle’s targets when Howe is looking for a new forward
Magpies added one new player to their team this summer. That’s Winger Antonio Coldero, who will join the club at the beginning of July after his contract expires in Malaga. As Magpies continue to link with several well-known players, it is expected that Cordero will not be the only one to arrive at St. James Park.
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Newcastle is about to overhaul their defense
Earlier this week, Newcastle signed and reached out to defender Evan Ndica from AS Roma. Newcastle is in the market for new central defenders as it frequently links with Mark Guech’s moves, but Ndicka is another option that could come at a cheaper price.
Meanwhile, they are also in the market to attack reinforcements. They served in internal discussions about signing Mohamed Kudus from West Ham, as they were free to leave the Premier League side.
New news is that Newcastle is also interested in signing Marcus Rashford on an in-season loan agreement.
The British future at Old Trafford appears to be coming to an end, but he has yet to receive any concrete offers to leave United. Magpies have now come to have loan bids as they can offer Rashford Champions League football, but the Red Devils are more interested in selling Rashford this summer than lending him out again.
Newcastle moves ahead of Chelsea in the Joan Pedro race
So, according to Newcastle outlet Uol eSporte, Rashford’s permanent move may not be on the Magpie card.
The report says that Magpies have moved ahead of Premier League rival Chelsea and signed Pedro because they already agreed to personal terms. However, Chelsea’s interest in Pedro reportedly “shaking” the player, and now both clubs are preparing to make an official offer.
It’s not clear how willing Newcastle will spend on Pedro, but it’s previously reported that Brighton is valuing the forward for around £60 million. The 23-year-old scored 10 goals in 27 league games during the 2024/25 season, but dropping out for the club means he’s likely to leave during the transfer period this summer.
Pedro chasing Newcastle may be seen as watching on behalf of Alexander Isaac, but Pedro can operate anywhere beyond the front line.
The Brazilian is currently running a succession of impressive Premier League campaigns, and the move to Newcastle has allowed him to further accelerate his career as he can play at the biggest stages of the Champions League.