According to the Telegraph, Newcastle United is gearing up for a major summer transfer spree, with Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin and West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen topping their wish list.
The Magpies recognize the hurdles in securing both players, acknowledging that substantial fees will be required, which may necessitate selling some of their current squad. Newcastle is specifically seeking a right-winger to replace Miguel Almiron, who managed only three goals in 33 Premier League appearances this season.
Jarrod Bowen, who scored 20 goals this season for West Ham, has been identified as the ideal candidate to fill this role.
While Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise is also considered, competition for his signature from Manchester United makes that prospect less certain.
Newcastle’s previous attempt to acquire Bowen was turned down by West Ham. However, the Telegraph suggests that the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as head coach might make West Ham more open to negotiations.
Despite these reports, it seems highly improbable. Eddie Howe’s Newcastle might be interested in Bowen, but it’s unlikely that West Ham would part with our star player. Additionally, the financial feasibility of Newcastle meeting the likely £100M+ asking price for Bowen is doubtful, given FFP constraints.