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Barcelona are set to rival Newcastle for ‘one of the best strikers in the world’

Newcastle United are already drawing up plans for the Janaury transfer window.

The Magpies had an underwhelming summer window and misse✨d out on a number of targets, so clearly Eddie Howe will be eager to reinforce𒐪 this winter.

It appears a striker is on their shortlist as they look to bring in a backup to Alexander Isak, especially if Callum Wilson departs for Fulham.

With that said, Newcastle are set to tussle ▨with Barcelona for one on the continent.

Photo by João Bravo/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images
Photo by João Bravo/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images

Barcelona are set to rival Newcastle for Jonathan David

According to Spanish outlet , Newcastle United are set to face competition from Barcelona for Lille striker Jonathan David.

David has started the season in prolific form, netting eight times in 13 outings which 🐻follows a 26-goal campaign the previous year.

Barcelona are planning on making a move for𝐆 the 24-year-old next summer – when he’s due to becomඣe a free agent.

Tottenꩲham Hotspur are also keen on signing David.

Jonathan David statistics

David, who’s been labelled ‘one of the best strikers in the world’ per , ranks in the top nine per cent for non﷽-penalty goals per 90 compared to his positio𒐪nal peers across Europe, as per .

The Canada internꦿational also sits in the top three per cent for pass completion, evincing his abil♌ity to link play.

If Newcastle were to land his signature, it’d be a real coup and one that could cata♏pult them towards the top four.

A centre-back🀅 is also needed in ဣJanaury, admittedly, but Howe’s men certainly aren’t far off the elite of the Premier League outside of Manchester City and Arsenal.