Report suggests Newcastle United are in danger of letting £100m ‘priority target’ slip through their fingers

The report indicates that Newcastle United may be at risk of allowing a £60m ‘priority target’ to elude them.

For approximately a year, it has been a matter of fact (or as close to fact as transfer stories can be) that Newcastle United is interested in Bryan Mbeumo.

Since the start of the season, Newcastle has recognized the Brentford winger as a ‘priority target,’ and their interest has grown due to his outstanding performance for Brentford this season.

However, that form has also highlighted other clubs, one of which is reportedly Manchester United, who have already removed Matheus Cunha from consideration.

There were reports earlier in the season indicating that the Magpies were more than willing to meet Brentford’s £60 million valuation to acquire the player for St James’ Park.

Newcastle have abruptly concluded that £60m is excessive for Mbeumo

However, Give Me Sport reports that Newcastle may not be as eager to invest that amount in Mbeumo and might attempt to negotiate the price.

It is reported that Mbeumo is enthusiastic about the transfer after learning of Newcastle’s project, and participating in Champions League football next season will be a significant factor in the decision.

Should the Magpies begin to bargain over the cost, they might find that they are falling behind in the competition for his signature.

Advertisement Newcastle should still be leading the pursuit for Bryan Mbeumo, but this could change. The fact that Newcastle can offer Champions League football while Manchester United has no European competition next season may be a crucial consideration for the player.

We sincerely hope Newcastle won’t allow a top player to slip away just because they’ve suddenly opted for cost-cutting. This valuation has been known to us for several months; it is hardly surprising.

We recognize that there are additional targets and that the club will incur significant expenses this summer. However, if Mbeumo is a ‘priority’ and his valuation has remained unchanged for months, it stands to reason that we have allocated funds for this. Simply finalize the deal.