Newcastle United are working around the clock trying to finalise their summer transfer business.
The Magpies, led by influential manager Eddie Howe, have already made three big-name signings.
Nick Pope arrived from Burnley, Sven Botman finally secured a move from Lille and Matt Targett turned his season-long loan into a permanent move.
However, not yet satisfied with his team’s summer incomings, Howe is reportedly keen to bring another set of fresh faces.
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Speaking earlier in the year about how he sees this summer window playing out, Howe, who spoke to Soccer AM, as quoted by the Chronicle, said: “We have to evolve and change, but I think in a very controlled way.
“January was really important for us. We signed some brilliant players and brilliant people, and they made a difference to the changing room. The summer will be no different.”
And now, a more recent report from the Chronicle has claimed sporting director Dan Ashworth has held a transfer meeting with executive Amanda Staveley and incoming CEO Darren Eales.
Interestingly, the outlet says that three names were discussed – Burnley’s Maxwel Cornet, Leicester City’s James Maddison and perhaps the most audacious of them all – Chelsea striker Timo Werner.
Whether or not the Toon can secure deals for all three remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure, even though the new 2022-23 season is now just a matter of days away, Newcastle United could still lineup on the opening day against Steve Cooper’s newly promoted Nottingham Forest a much-changed outfit.
