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Newcastle United could seal the signing of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke with a £30million bid, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke confirmed that Newcastle are continuing to monitor the 22-year-old.
Money is not an issue for the Magpies in relation to this potential transfer, but it’s a case of battling PSR to avoid any potential points deductions.
Rather than spending £30million, Newcastle might consider a loan option as Chelsea are desperate to get players off the books before deadline day.The Magpies might add an obligation to buy into a potential loan deal, with a right-winger being a top target for the club.
Michael Olise had been top of cNewcastle’s list for this position, but the Premier League side were unable to compete with Bayern Munich.Newcastle could sign Noni Madueke to help Eddie Howe hopes that money will be made available for a right-winger before the 31st August cut-off, as he’s been asking to bring someone in there throughout the summer.
With Chelsea signing Pedro Neto, Madueke’s game time could become limited next season under Enzo Maresca.Madueke has made 49 appearances for the Blues, scoring nine goals.One player who the club will not be pursuing is Adrien Rabiot, who is available on a free transfer after his Juventus deal ended.