Newcastle could now make a huge bid to sign Almiron's £45,000-a-week replacement

Newcastle United are set to make a massive move to sign a new striker in 2025, according to a former Premier League scout.

Newcastle want additions

It was a difficult summer for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United, which has also resulted in a difficult start to the 2024/25 campaign.

A 3-3 draw against Liverpool in their last outing was one of their best performances in an otherwise inconsistent season, with the Magpies managing just one point more than Manchester United at that stage , despite the crowded nature of the league. means they remain just three points outside the top five.

With a favorable run of fixtures ahead, they hope they can finally string together a run of form to climb back to the top of the Premier League, but there are fears they will struggle to strengthen in January due to fair play concerns financial. and high prices.

Howe's demands have been clear since the summer, with the Newcastle boss wanting at least another central defender and a right winger added to his squad. So far this season, Anthony Gordon has been asked to play on the right flank this season, while Dan Burn has been moved back to central defense, but neither are long-term solutions at St James' Park.

There is a hope that the club can move Miguel Almiron about to raise money, and they are now tipped to close a massive deal this summer.

Newcastle want to make a statement by signing

This is according to former Manchester United scout Mick Brown, who claimed that the Magpies look to complete summer deal to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.

The Bees striker has enjoyed an excellent start to the season under Thomas Frank, with eight goals to his name taking him to Brentford boss calls him 'best player'.

“For me, he is a top player. I am convinced that one day he will play for a bigger club; I would definitely buy it if I was at a bigger club.”Frank explained.

Now it is Newcastle who want to secure the Cameroon international, who they believe could be the perfect upgrade on the right side of the attack following Almiron's possible departure.

According to Brown, Mbeumo is “without a doubt their main target for the position”, but it would take “a huge sum” to get him out of the G-Tech Stadium.

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“It won't happen in January, I'm pretty sure, because Newcastle are limited in how much they can spend.”he added, stressing that a deal this summer was much more likely.

Brentford are not prepared to let Mbeumo leave in January unless a massive bid is tabled for him, something Newcastle could struggle with mid-season. However, the attacker only has 18 months left to escape. £45,000 per week offer in London as things stand, and the summer could be the last time for the Bees to earn a significant fee for talent.

His potential summer arrival could finally provide Howe with balance in attack and allow Gordon to return to his preferred position on the left wing while providing a massive upgrade to Almiron for the Magpies.