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Newcastle United are looking to pick up some momentum in the transfer window with some fresh faces joining the club, as Fabrizio Romano reports that a first bid has been made for a forward target.
The Magpies have already completed their first bit of business for the summer, signing young goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims in a deal worth up to £24 million.
At 20 years old, Jaouen follows the blueprint of the rest of the window, as Newcastle look to bring in players with a potentially high ceiling to the club in the next phase of a long-term rebuild.
Jaouen has plenty of potential, but is unlikely to be a starter any time soon, with Eddie Howe and the recruitment team switching focus to the young stars who can bring something for the short-term, as well as the broader future.
One of those targets, Victor Munoz, has been under heavy consideration, and Newcastle have made their first move to bring him to St James’ Park.
Newcastle Make Victor Munoz Bid
According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle have made their first official offer to Osasuna for Munoz, as they ramp up their efforts to sign the winger this summer.
The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with the Magpies, viewed as a top target to replace Anthony Gordon after his transfer switch to Barcelona earlier in the window.
It’s unclear how Osasuna will respond to the offer, as well as the rough figures behind the initial bid, but it shows that Howe’s team are pushing hard to get a deal over the line in the coming days.
Negotiations are also underway between Newcastle and Munoz’s camp to get a deal completed, following an impressive La Liga campaign.
While the Spanish forward will have to make a decision on his future either way in the coming weeks, there will also be the huge task up ahead in the World Cup, where he is expected to shine.
Munoz World Cup Impact
The World Cup is almost certain to interfere in the summer transfer window, as players put planned moves on hold to focus on representing their nation on the grandest stage of all.
That can often have knock-on effects elsewhere as the transfer dominoes are held a little while longer. Another impact is that the tournament offers teams a chance to watch potential targets before deciding to make a move.
Newcastle’s decision to push for Munoz so early may be a reflection of that, as Munoz is expected to star for Spain at the World Cup, and could catch the eye of potential suitors.
The 22-year-old has already impressed with seven goals and five assists in 36 appearances across all competitions, while he has a skillset that may transfer well to the Premier League.
Munoz was described as “rapid”, making him an ideal potential replacement for Gordon, while his versatility, physicality and ball-striking are all in his armoury.
While he will be hoping to use that to his advantage for Spain this summer, Newcastle will be hoping to snap him up before others catch wind of his quality.
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Abdulhafiz Teslim