Newcastle United now want to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher alongside James Maddison this summer.
That’s according to the Daily Mail, which provides an update on Newcastle’s potential summer business.
It’s a very exciting time at St. James’ Park with just three games left to play.
Champions League qualification is in their hands after an extraordinary season.
The progression under Eddie Howe has been faster than anyone would have expected, with many members of his squad in the form of their lives.
However, Howe and Newcastle will know they need to continue building on their success next season.
Playing in Europe, especially the Champions League, is going to have an impact on his squad.
Newcastle now want to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea to give them an additional option in midfield.
They don’t want to stop there though, and could bring him in alongside James Maddison who looks set to be relegated with Leicester City.
Newcastle’s midfield has been exceptional throughout the campaign, and the additional competition will only benefit the squad.
Newcastle wants Gallagher and Maddison this summer
The report from the Daily Mail states that, ‘Newcastle United are keen on Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his midfield this summer.’
They believe signing Maddison may be more difficult as they will face more competition from elsewhere, with Tottenham previously linked.
Gallagher has previously been valued by Chelsea at £44m, which seems like a fair price for the 23-year-old England international.
The ‘special’ box-to-box midfielder showed what he could do on loan at Crystal Palace, but hasn’t kicked on at Chelsea.
It’s been difficult for anyone to prove their ability at Stamford Bridge this season.
Chelsea’s squad is already too big, and they will need to move on plenty of players before signing anyone else.
Newcastle could benefit from this in their pursuit of Gallagher, who may want more guaranteed minutes elsewhere.
The project at St. James’ Park is one of the most exciting in the Premier League right now.
Gallagher and Maddison may not need much persuasion to head north in the summer.
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Newcastle United is preparing for life in Europe, with a €70m all-time club record signing potentially joining
Newcastle United are looking to add a creative linchpin to their side for a club-record €70 million fee.
The Magpies are on the cusp of Champions League football for the first time in two decades after a fantastic season – but manager Eddie Howe hasn’t flashed the cash in quite the way some would have expected. Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon cost around €40m, Alexander Isak around €60m but the core of the first team still includes plenty of stars that Howe inherited.
That could all be shaken up, however, as Newcastle looks to bring in highly-rated European superstars who can help the club compete on the continent as well as domestically.
Philipp Hinze(opens in new tab) of Sky Sports Germany(opens in new tab) has made the claim(opens in new tab) that Dominic Szoboszlai is a target for Newcastle this summer, as Howe looks to improve his squad.
The RB Leipzig has been one of the best-regarded playmakers in European football since moving to the Bundesliga and can play in various positions. As well as being able to play in midfield, the Hungarian can play out wide, too.
Newcastle’s midfield this season has been industrious, to say the least – so a creative spark may well be a necessity this summer. Bruno Guimaraes plays deepest in midfield, with the likes of Joe Willock and Joelinton used most often on either side, with neither offering the volume of chance creation that some of the top sides have.
Szoboszlai would be likely to slot in there – but may also be an option from the left flank, with Allan Saint-Maximin featuring less this season.
Newcastle is also said to be in for Leicester City talisman James Maddison(opens in new tab).
Szoboszlai is valued at €40m by Transfermarkt(opens in new tab).
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