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Report: Newcastle among sides interested in signing Michy Batshuayi

Newcastle United are reportedly among the sides keen on signing Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi on loan.

the Magpies are fighting it out with West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace for the Belgian international’s services.

Chelsea are planning to offer the player a contract extension at Stamford Bridge in order to protect his value – his current deal expires next summer.

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The Blues are keen to loan Batshuayi out, but don’t lose him for free straight after.

The report claims Batshuayi’s previous stint at Selhurst Park gives Palace a ‘strong chance’ of getting him.

Newcastle are desperate to land a new goalscorer following the struggles of club-record signing Joelinton in 2019/20.

Since arriving in England from Marseille for a reported £33 million (), Batshuayi has made 77 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 25 goals.

TBR’s View – Batshuayi would be decent addition for Newcastle

Newcastle don’t have a big budget to work with and therefore it is vital for Steve Bruce to be shrewd.

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Batshuayi on loan could be a great bit of business, with the player in need of proving a point.

With the arrival of Timo Werner at Stamford Bridge, he just won’t play so there’s a fantastic chance to get him.

Palace could be strong competition, but time is of the essence for Newcastle who need a goalscorer through the door pronto.