On the cusp of the UEFA Cup Final while also racking up five wins in the round Premier League, Eddie Howe's Newcastle United They currently find themselves in dreamland.
The Magpies are a force to be reckoned with, with Alexander Isak continuing to lead the line with confidence coursing through his veins by picking up the ball. 15 goals in all competitions During the 2024/25 season, coupled with the added star quality of the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon, has enabled the Toon to rise to fifth place in the top flight standings.
However, despite everything looking harmonious upon first inspection, there could be new transfers at St James' Park that could now lead to a high-profile departure.
Harvey Barnes' future at Newcastle
Although he started the season surprisingly quickly Three hits After being picked from his first five league appearances, it looked like Barnes might not stay at St James' Park last January.
A recent report from Football from the inside It was reported that Newcastle may have to let Barnes leave to try and balance the books appropriately, with profit and sustainability rules weighing heavily on the Tyneside giants.
With Miguel Almiron also tipped to leave Toonnew faces in attack will certainly be a priority, especially if Barnes is also shown the exit door for anywhere near £38m once cost Howe's men.
Newcastle could get a 'dangerous' replacement for Barnes
As a result of these potential departures, it should come as no surprise to see Newcastle now in the race for a sought-after striker, with the Magpies potentially hijacking Aston Villa's deal for Donyell Malen.
According to the journalist Christian FalkNewcastle are in a big race to try and land Borussia Dortmund's Malen at some point this month, with Villa's Unai Emery a long way from reaching a deal.
Dortmund are still reluctant to make a £25m bid to consider letting the Dutchman exit – with Villa continuing to make a bid well below that valuation according to Valcke – with in-form Toon likely rushing to the front of the queue to win his services if Almiron or Barnes make a move and they do. Pay this required amount.
Although Malen will be known for his penetrating sensation initially as a lethal striker with clinical skill 55 hits A native of former club PSV Eindhoven, he is now known to be Germany's most versatile player on the wing.
In reality, “Very dangerous” The 25-year-old, as described by his former Dortmund team-mate Mario Götze, impressed at Signal Iduna Park mostly as a right winger – he was seen in his squad. 11 goals in the league From there last season – but the adaptable striker can also progress efficiently down Barnes' favored left flank.
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Malin's career numbers by position |
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position |
Games played |
Goals were scored |
Helps |
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coalition forces |
138 |
70 |
26 |
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LW |
88 |
19 |
14 |
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Ru |
78 |
34 |
13 |
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I am |
5 |
1 |
0 |
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ss |
4 |
0 |
2 |
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Its source Transfer market |
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Looking at the table above, Malen would be an obvious asset for Newcastle if a last-minute deal works out, with 19 goals in his career coming from down the left.
Based on his impressive numbers above, he could give the aforementioned Gordon some major competition at St James' Park when he arrives to fill the gap left by Barnes, as well as also being a reliable option for a back-up striker away from injuries. Callum Wilson.
Newcastle need to show they mean business going forward after some recent form of sterling, with the potential for this deal to top the Villans another sign of intent from Howe's Magpies confirmed squad.
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