NEWCASTLE has made a £15 million bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to reports.
The magpies are eager to strengthen their team this summer as they begin to take full advantage of their Saudi Arabian takeover.
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Eddie Howe is looking for an alternative option to add to: Callum Wilson when it comes to who will lead the line for his side.
And according to The hard tackleyoung striker Kalimuendo has been identified as a player looking to bring in the Toon.
The 20-year-old attacker was successfully loaned to Lens last season and scored 12 goals in Ligue 1.
He would like to stay PSG and are starting to make waves in the first team, but the great talent of the French champions in the forward areas makes that very difficult.
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As a result, PSG’s technical director Luis Campos is keen to sell Kalimuendo this summer, despite his contract running until 2024.
However, Newcastle’s £15m bid is thought to be below PSG’s asking price – which is reportedly close to £20m.
And they could well have competition to secure his signature, with Leeds also interested in the young striker.
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Meanwhile, Newcastle has been linked with a host of other names in the transfer window.
Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio is a player that has been discussed as a possible arrival at St James’ Park.
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi is another who Howe’s side is interested in.
And Everton’s exciting young starlet Anthony Gordon could also make the switch to the northeast.