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Newcastle United’s summer transfer plans are beginning to take shape, and while much of the attention has centred on high-profile departures, the Magpies are equally determined to strengthen their squad if significant sales continue to boost their transfer budget.
The club has already sanctioned the sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in a deal worth around £69 million, while Tottenham Hotspur have failed with a £75 million bid for Sandro Tonali after Newcastle made it clear they value the Italian midfielder at £100 million.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have also been unsuccessful in their attempts to lure Bruno Guimarães away from St James’ Park, with Newcastle showing no intention of letting another key player leave cheaply.
Should another major departure materialise, manager Eddie Howe is expected to receive one of the biggest transfer budgets of his tenure on Tyneside.
However, Newcastle are well aware that spending heavily does not automatically guarantee success.
The club learned that lesson the hard way following last summer’s recruitment drive.
Big-money arrivals such as Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa failed to consistently deliver the desired impact, leaving Newcastle determined to avoid another disappointing transfer window.
With several star players potentially heading for the exit, the pressure is on the recruitment team to invest far more wisely this time around.
As a result, Newcastle have already begun identifying several exciting targets. One player under serious consideration is AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit.
The highly-rated 20-year-old is viewed as a long-term solution in midfield and could step into Tonali’s role should the Italian depart, offering both quality and potential for years to come.
However, Newcastle’s priority may lie elsewhere.
According to reports from Italy, the Magpies have entered decisive negotiations with Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović, whose contract with Juventus expires at the end of June.
The 26-year-old is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League, with Newcastle currently leading the race for his signature.
Vlahović would arrive with an outstanding goalscoring record, having netted 136 goals for club and country during his career.
Although his spell in Turin has not fully lived up to expectations, few question his finishing ability or his capacity to rediscover his best form in the right environment.
While Newcastle would not need to pay a transfer fee for the Serbian international, his wages could prove a significant obstacle.
Vlahović currently earns around €22 million (£19 million) annually at Juventus, meaning he would instantly become Newcastle’s highest-paid player if similar terms were agreed.
Despite the financial commitment involved, Newcastle may view the investment as worthwhile.
The club are searching for a proven goalscorer capable of leading the line for years to come, and Vlahović fits that profile perfectly.
Italian football legend Luca Toni has even suggested the Serbian has the potential to become one of the world’s finest strikers if he fulfils his immense talent.
After an underwhelming summer of recruitment last year, signing a player of Vlahović’s calibre would represent a major statement of intent.
If Newcastle can complete the deal, they could finally solve their attacking issues and provide Howe with the clinical finisher needed to help the club compete at the highest level once again.
