Newcastle United have been told the figure it will take to secure the services of Inter Milan's central midfielder, Davide Frattesi, as per Sport Witness.
Eddie Howe and Newcastle have had a whirlwind summer transfer window, and with just over a week left, there is plenty of time for things to get crazier.
Having secured the services of Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw, and Jacob Ramsey, the North East side's window has been shadowed by the potential departure of Alexander Isak. The Magpies' leading man, the Swede, has put all his eggs in the leaving basket, with Liverpool best placed to purchase the forward, as per GIVEMESPORT's Senior Reporter, Fabrizio Romano.
Focusing on acquiring a forward, it seems Howe's team also wants to bolster their midfield, with Frattesi of Inter Milan being earmarked for a potential move to England.
Newcastle United Told Cost of Potential Davide Frattesi Signing
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The Magpies boast one of the more impressive midfields in the Premier League, with Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton offering the 2025 Carabao Cup Winners a robust set-up. Alongside Lewis Miley and Joe Willock, that is all Newcastle have to offer in the middle of the park.
Getting ready to once again play Champions League football, squad depth will be essential if they want to ensure they can remain competitive in all competitions. Looking for more experienced players, Sport Witness has revealed that a fee of £35m (€40m) could see Newcastle acquire the 'world-class' Davide Frattesi.
Having already shopped at AC Milan this window, with the defensive signing of Malick Thiaw, Howe's team have taken the short trip to Inter Milan for this target. Just 25 years old, Frattesi has donned the iconic blue and white Inter kit on 89 occasions, becoming an important player for the Nerazzurri.
An Italian international, with eight goals in 29 appearances, the midfielder is best known for his 99th-minute winner against Barcelona, in last season's Champions League semi-final bout. With experience in abundance and a strong leader, it would be a remarkable move for the Magpies to pull off, with the deal regarded as "very difficult".
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