Mick Brown, the former Manchester United chief scout and expert on football transfer matters, has claimed that Newcastle United will only sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a price that suits them.
The Magpies are looking to strengthen their wide positions after an underwhelming summer transfer window.
They have started the season well with Anthony Gordon shining for them, but they would have liked to be in a better position than they are currently.
Despite their careful spending in the summer, they have managed some positive results this season and sit comfortably in the top half of the table.
Bournemouth’s Semenyo is one of the players Newcastle and many other clubs are looking at.
Brown has confirmed that Eddie Howe’s side are looking at the in-form Premier League striker, but they will need to consider other factors before signing him.
he said Football Insider:
“I saw Semenyo while he was on loan at Newport.
“He’s strong, determined, big on the ball and willing to run at his man.
“But he was one of those players where he would come into the game explosively and then gradually decline and become less effective.
“He’s always shown a lot of promise, but he never seemed to deliver on it.
“Since moving to Bournemouth, though, the lad has improved and I’ve been impressed by what I’ve seen of him.
“I’m not the only one either, because I’ve heard that Newcastle is one of the clubs watching him closely.
“They want to do a deal for a new right-hander, but it will depend on the price.”
Newcastle United have decided to spend carefully after running into problems with profit and sustainability rules.
They are now very cautious about how they spend money in the transfer market after being forced to sell Yankuba Minteh and Elliott Anderson to manage their finances.
Howe and his recruitment team are prioritizing the right-back position ahead of the January transfer window, but will not be forced to overpay any players.
Kieran Trippier, who plays on the right side of the Newcastle team, could leave the club soon in a great transformation of this area.
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Newcastle’s right-back position has been a major concern for the club, with Miguel Almiron falling down the pecking order and the club exploring the market to strengthen that area of ​​the pitch.
In seven Premier League games this season, Semenyo has scored three goals and registered one assist.
The 24-year-old has shown brilliant form this season and has managed to score goals and create chances for his teammates while also showing pace in the wide position.
The Magpies would be worried Barcelona shows interest in signing Alexander Isak.
