Newcastle United are one of the sides showing an interest in Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard, according to Sports Boom, and a reasonable asking price has now emerged.
After a disappointing 2025/2026 season so far, the Magpies will likely be planning for a busy summer transfer window.
Newcastle currently sit in 12th position in the Premier League table, 12 points off the top four. Eddie Howe's side are also below Sunderland in the table, and although they'll be hoping for new additions, their overall recruitment has to improve.
Some of their new additions from the summer transfer window haven't worked out so far, especially relative to the fees Newcastle forked out.
Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa, and Nick Woltemade are three who have struggled to hit the heights expected of them so far.
Newcastle Eyeing Arsenal Forward
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According to a report from Sports Boom, Newcastle are one of the sides interested in signing Arsenal forward Trossard, with his contract set to expire next summer.
It's claimed that the Gunners would be open to negotiations for a fee in the region of £20m-£25m, while the Belgian forward could demand in the region of £130,000-a-week to make the move.
The Magpies are one Premier League club who are on high alert, monitoring his contract situation and playing time at the Emirates Stadium.
Trossard, described as 'unbelievable' by Ian Wright, isn't a guaranteed starter under Mikel Arteta, so it will be interesting to discover whether he'd be keen on heading through the exit door.
Trossard Will Almost Guarantee Goals
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard wearing their away kit for 2025/26
When Trossard is given an opportunity with the Gunners, it's rare that he doesn't contribute in some way.
This season, Trossard has averaged 0.54 goals and assists in the Premier League per 90 minutes, and even hit 1.07 per 90 in his first season.
Since joining Arsenal, Trossard has provided 49 goals and assists combined in just 76 Premier League starts, and the Magpies could certainly do with someone like that in their side at the moment.
Newcastle do face competition for his signature, but there's no doubt Trossard would be a smart addition if they can get a deal over the line.
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Trossard's Wage Comparison if he Joined Newcastle
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GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to find out how Trossard would fit into Newcastle's wage structure if he were to make the move to St James' Park on £130,000-a-week.
If Leandro Trossard joined Newcastle United on £130,000 per week, he would immediately sit toward the upper end of the squad’s wage structure, though not at the very top.
Approximate comparison within the Newcastle squad
£150k–£160k/week – Bruno Guimarães (one of the club’s top earners).
£140k–£150k/week – Alexander Isak after contract improvements.
~£130k/week – Hypothetical Trossard, placing him joint-top tier.
£120k–£130k/week – Anthony Gordon after his new deal.
£120k/week – Kieran Trippier.
£100k–£120k/week – Sandro Tonali, Joelinton.
Summary
£130k/week would place Trossard roughly 3rd–6th highest earner in the squad.
It fits Newcastle’s controlled wage hierarchy—below their absolute stars but clearly senior starter level pay.
It would also represent a notable increase from his wages at Arsenal FC.