Newcastle United has reportedly entered the competition to secure the signing of Villarreal and Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze, News About Nigeria reports.
The English Premier League top-four team is actively seeking a replacement for Allan Saint-Maximin, who is expected to depart the club during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Rumors suggest that the Frenchman is set to join Inter Milan after spending four successful years with Newcastle since his arrival in 2019.
Newcastle will now battle it out with two prominent clubs, La Liga giants Real Madrid and Premier League rivals Aston Villa, who have also expressed a keen interest in acquiring the services of the talented Nigerian international.
Newcastle United, on the verge of securing a place in the UEFA Champions League for next season, is keen to bolster their squad ahead of the prestigious European competition by targeting the swift and skillful winger.
Chukwueze, 23, has been a formidable force for Villarreal in La Liga this season, showcasing his outstanding form and significant goal contributions.
Throughout the current season, the Nigerian has amassed an impressive tally of 13 goals and 11 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for his club.
He has already achieved remarkable success with Villarreal, notably winning the Europa League Cup final on May 26, 2021, where they emerged victorious against Manchester United, securing the prestigious title.
This triumph marked Villarreal’s first-ever Europa League victory, adding to Chukwueze’s list of accolades.
Under the new ownership led by Arab investors, Newcastle hopes to enhance its competitiveness, with the club’s management actively pursuing the best players to fulfill the club’s aspirations.
Currently positioned third on the EPL table with 69 points, Newcastle aims to solidify their spot in the Champions League qualification by defeating Leicester City in their upcoming match on Monday.
As the transfer window approaches, the pursuit of Samuel Chukwueze showcases Newcastle United’s ambition to strengthen their squad for the challenges that lie ahead in the Premier League and European competitions.
