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Newcastle United are positioning themselves for a bold summer, with reports linking them to Manchester City’s Jack Grealish.
While a move for the England international would make headlines, they face competition from Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite City paying £100 million for Grealish in 2021, it’s unlikely they’d expect to recoup that full fee now.
Meanwhile, Newcastle appear to be leading the race to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, with a potential deal valued around £50 million.
Reinforcements in attack seem to be a priority for Eddie Howe’s side, as they prepare for the challenge of balancing Premier League and European commitments next season.
Defensive improvements are also on the agenda. Newcastle have reportedly initiated contact with Bayern Munich over a possible transfer for Kim Min-jae.
According to Foot Mercato, the Magpies have reached out to the South Korean defender’s representatives to express their interest.
Chelsea are also monitoring the situation, with Kim open to a move just a year after joining Bayern from Napoli for £42.8 million.
Described as “extraordinary” by fellow countryman Park Ji-sung, Kim has made 42 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring three goals.
His leadership and composure at the back would be a major asset to Newcastle’s ambitions.
Although Fabian Schar recently signed a new contract and Jamaal Lascelles remains tied to the club longer than expected, Kim would likely be signed as a first-choice centre-back. Lascelles could be pushed into more of a squad role.
Should Newcastle succeed in landing Kim, it would represent a major statement of intent.
The 28-year-old could bring the kind of quality and experience needed to elevate the team as they aim to consistently challenge for top honours under Eddie Howe.
