Newcastle United are on the hunt for Anthony Gordon’s replacement following his £70million move to Barcelona.
Real Betis star Abde Ezzalzouli reportedly has zero interest in joining Newcastle United this summer.
Toon chiefs are actively hunting a winger to fill the gap left by Anthony Gordon. It is exactly one week since the England international completed his £70million switch to Barcelona.
A busy summer on Tyneside is expected, with several incomings and outgoings set to give Newcastle a new look next season. Recruitment is key - with last summer proving costly as the Magpies slumped to a 12th-placed finish.
Abde Ezzalzouli does not want Newcastle United move
One name linked with a potential move is Moroccan speedster Ezzalzouli. Known as Abde, the 24-year-old played for Barcelona as a youngster before seeking first-team opportunities elsewhere.
He has since developed into one of La Liga’s standout wingers and will represent his national team at the World Cup. Abde has a £51million release clause in his Betis contract but is not agitating for a move.
A side story to Gordon’s switch is that Barca are set to gain 20 per cent of any Abde sale. Many high-profile Blaugrana accounts suggested the Betis man joining Newcastle would prove a masterstroke - essentially lowering the cost to by Gordon.
However, ABC Sevilla claim he has no interest in swapping Spain for Tyneside. Champions League football is his priority - emphasising Newcastle’s weaker bargaining position following an underwhelming 12th-placed finish.
Eddie Howe wants transfer activity
Eddie Howe has made no secret of his desire to get signings through the door early this summer. He told reporters: "July 13 is when they come back, then we have the training camp.
“But I say every year, we'd love to get players through the door early so they can do pre-season from day one, especially if they aren't at the World Cup. It's for obvious reasons, so we can acclimatise and start our work so they feel part of the team.
“Last summer was difficult for us in that respect. A lot of players came in late, and then you are trying to do that work while there are games happening."
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