The £100m price tag remains the biggest obstacle for the Red Devils as they navigate financial restrictions. To fund such a massive swoop, United may need to sanction the exits of several high-profile names. Newcastle, meanwhile, are already scouting potential replacements like Lamine Camara and Djaoui Cisse to ensure they are not left short. However, their primary objective remains competing with clubs like Manchester United in the market rather than serving as a feeder club for their Premier League rivals.