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Newcastle have made £50m Premier League attacker their priority signing for January
Newcastle United are likely to explore the market this January in pursuit of bolstering their ranks for a better second half to the season.
The Magpies finished fourth in the Premier League table in 2022/23, but they couldn’t build on it last season and aren’t doing great this term either.
However, Newcastle have had a boost in the shape of Anthony Gordon penning a new long-term deal at St James’ Park.
Now, according to a report from , Newcastle have made a ‘strong’ Premier League forward their top priority in the January transfer window.
Newcastle dream of signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo
The player in question is Bryan Mbeumo, who has been a revelation for Brentford over the past few years.
According to i Sport, a right-winger is now considered the priority for Newcastle in the next window, and Mbeumo is the dream target.
However, the report also says a January move for the attacker is unlikely, along with any renewed interest in summer targets Anthony Elanga or Marc Guehi.
PSR continues to impact Newcastle’s thinking and, while there is money to spend, there is caution around player availability and prices in January, added the report.
Who is Newcastle target Bryan Mbeumo?
Mbeumo has hit the ground running for Brentford this season, registering six goals in their opening eight league games.
Last term, he bagged nine goals and six assists from just 25 Premier League outings, while 2022/23 saw him get nine goals and eight assists from 38 top-flight appearances.
Mbeumo is a versatile player who can feature up front or as a second striker, so he’d give Eddie Howe several options across the front line or just behind.
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Why Mbeumo would be perfect for a top Premier League club
Last year, Stan Collymore told that Mbeumo was his “favourite player in the Premier League” and made a solid case why he’d thrive at Liverpool, another club linked with him.
“Interestingly, it’s actually one of Toney’s Brentford teammates that I think top sides should be taking a closer look at,” he said. “Bryan Mbeumo – I love him!
“It may surprise some of you but Mbeumo is my favourite player in the Premier League. I think he’s quality.
“Whenever I watch him, he gets the ball close to his feet, he’s very direct, he makes excellent runs in the channels, he can drop deep, he holds the ball up really well, he is very supportive of his striking partner, he gets in the box and poaches goals, he’s physically strong.
“I could go on and on. He’s a great player! If Salah does end up leaving Liverpool this summer then I certainly think Jurgen Klopp should consider Brentford’s number 19.”