Newcastle United has been linked with yet another potential attacking addition as Matthias Jaissle continues **** sing a squad that struggled for consistent goals last season.
According to L'Équipe's Flavien Trésarrieu, Thomas Doucet and Loïc Tanzi, Newcastle has been closely monitoring Monaco striker Folarin Balogun since the beginning of the summer, although Tottenham has already made a move for the United States international and could beat the Magpies to the American.
"Since the start of the summer, several English [clubs] like Newcastle and Spanish clubs have been closely monitoring the player," L'Équipe reported. "Tottenham have made their move in recent hours. The London club has laid the groundwork for discussions regarding a transfer estimated at €60 million."
Balogun is represented by Jorge Mendes and remains under contract at Monaco through 2028, leaving the Ligue 1 club in a relatively strong position if Newcastle or another interested side decides to challenge Tottenham.
The 25-year-old is coming off his strongest campaign since moving permanently from **** nal to Monaco in 2023, scoring 19 goals in 45 matches across all competitions.
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According to L'Équipe's Flavien Trésarrieu, Thomas Doucet and Loïc Tanzi, Newcastle has been closely monitoring Monaco striker Folarin Balogun since the beginning of the summer, although Tottenham has already made a move for the United States international and could beat the Magpies to the American.
"Since the start of the summer, several English [clubs] like Newcastle and Spanish clubs have been closely monitoring the player," L'Équipe reported. "Tottenham have made their move in recent hours. The London club has laid the groundwork for discussions regarding a transfer estimated at €60 million."
Balogun is represented by Jorge Mendes and remains under contract at Monaco through 2028, leaving the Ligue 1 club in a relatively strong position if Newcastle or another interested side decides to challenge Tottenham.
The 25-year-old is coming off his strongest campaign since moving permanently from **** nal to Monaco in 2023, scoring 19 goals in 45 matches across all competitions.
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