Newcastle United are in danger of facing frustration in the transfer market as Justin Kluivert is poised to be handed the chance to pen an improved contract at Bournemouth after he has been eyed by St James' Park recruitment chiefs during the summer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Magpies head coach Eddie Howe is on the cusp of bringing in fresh creativity in the form of Anthony Elanga, with the Nottingham Forest winger undergoing a medical ahead of a £52million switch, but there is a desire to secure further reinforcements as preparations are made for a season which will include Champions League action.
Sean Longstaff is edging towards the exit door, with newly-promoted Leeds United pushing to reach an agreement for his signature, and Newcastle have been contemplating whether to up the ante in their pursuit of Kluivert as they aims to upgrade their Carabao Cup-winning squad ahead of the September 1 deadline.
Magpies In Danger of Missing Out on Kluivert
Netherlands international poised to be offered improved contract
Justin Kluivert in action for Bournemouth
Newcastle have suffered a blow as potential transfer target Kluivert could sign a new deal with Bournemouth instead of embarking on a fresh challenge, according to GMS sources, as the south coast side have turned their attention towards convincing him to remain in his current surroundings.
Although the seven-cap Netherlands international still has three years remaining on his £80,000-per-week deal at the Vitality Stadium, the Cherries are planning to persuade him to agree improved terms in an attempt to stave off interest from the Magpies and other admirers.
GMS sources have been informed that Newcastle have been watching Kluivert in case they choose to enter the market for another attacking presence alongside Elanga, while he would be tasked with providing Alexander Isak with more chances if he heads to Tyneside in the coming months.
Alexander Isak's statistics for Newcastle United this season
The 26-year-old playmaker - who was described as a 'history-maker' after becoming the first player to score a hat-trick of penalties in the same Premier League fixture in November - already has ties to the Magpies as his father, Patrick, enjoyed a spell at St James' Park during his playing career.
Bournemouth have prioritised keeping Kluivert on board after fellow fan favourite Antoine Semenyo opted to sign on the dotted line when three suitors decided he was overpriced, GMS sources have learned, complicating matters for Newcastle as they weigh up whether to up the ante in their pursuit.
Howe Facing German Competition for Kluivert
Bayer Leverkusen become additional admirers of playmaker
Justin Kluivert in action for the Netherlands
GMS sources have been told that Newcastle are not the only side who could be forced to move onto alternative options if Kluivert agrees fresh terms at Bournemouth as Bundesliga heavyweights Bayer Leverkusen have also been showing interest in the aftermath of selling Florian Wirtz to Liverpool.
The Magpies will have to splash the cash if they want to convince their domestic counterparts to sanction the departure of the attacking midfielder as he is currently valued in the region of £48million on the south coast, while Howe's hopes of landing him will end if he commits his long-term future to the Cherries.
Bournemouth are adamant that Kluivert is just as important as Semenyo, GMS sources understand, resulting in them being prepared to hand him an early reward by offering an enhanced deal if he snubs admiring glances from the likes of Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen as the new season edges closer.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe Related
Not Elanga: Exclusive - Newcastle Working on 'Significant' Deal
Newcastle United are eager to discover whether it will be possible to tempt Atalanta into selling Giorgio Scalvini
GMS sources recently revealed that the Magpies are refusing to give up on striking a deal for Marc Guehi, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Crystal Palace, and Elanga may not prove to be their final attacking acquisition as they plan to continue being active in the transfer market.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 08/07/2025
Sign up toThe GIVEMESPORT Reportto get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox