While we wait for a breakthrough over Anthony Elanga and James Trafford’s proposed move to St James’ Park, strikers have been the talk of Tyneside today.
Callum Wilson has officially departed after a five-year stint, leaving Alexander Isak and Will Osula as the only recognised centre forwards in our squad.
Where we turn next is open for debate. Do we pursue another versatile attacker after missing out on Matheus Cunha (Man Utd) and Joao Pedro (Chelsea), or will we now look for an out-and-out striker able to directly replace Wilson?
If talkSPORT are to be believed, the latter could be on the cards, as they report that Newcastle are back in talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Their chief football correspondent Alex Crook reports that Eddie Howe is a long-term admirer and claims that ‘fresh talks’ have taken place with the 28-year-old, who is now a free agent after leaving Everton last month.
TalkSPORT report that Man Utd are also in contention, with the Red Devils keen to add an experience option to their attack, while newly promoted had shown interest before being priced out due to his wage demands.
Our interest in Calvert-Lewin dates back to the early windows after the takeover, with The Telegraph reporting that we launched a £25m bid for the striker just last summer.
In the end, however, it’s believed we walked away due to Everton’s £40m demands, with a part-exchange potentially including Yankuba Minteh also breaking down after talks with the Toffees.
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