Newcastle target another African star after ‘missing’ Mbeumo
West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring
by Staff Reporter
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025. 15:00
Newcastle United have apparently turned their attention to West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudus after it was revealed that Bryan Mbeumo prefers a move to Manchester United.
In what was news that made headlines in English football media recently, United and Newcastle were set to battle it out for Mbeumo, who lit up the Premier League last season.
Nonetheless, with the Cameroon star opting to join United instead, football journalist Pete O’Rourke has revealed that Newcastle are now interested in signing Kudus.
“He’s definitely somebody who is on Newcastle’s list. We’ve been talking about it for ages now, the research for this right-sided forward that they want to bring in.” Rourke told Football Insider.
“Kudus would fit the bill for that one, obviously left-footed, inverted, he can score goals and create goals. I think missing out on Mbeumo, is a big blow to Newcastle, because Eddie Howe had made him his top target.
“But with Mbeumo seemingly choosing Old Trafford over St James’ Park, they’re going to have to move down their lists to see who else they can potentially bring in.”