Newcastle United will reportedly look to sign 21-year-old Belgian international Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth €40 million in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Italian outlet Tuttosport, Johan Bakayoko is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window. So, the PSV Eindhoven winger has emerged as a target, with the Tyneside outfit ready to cough up €40 million to secure the services of the Belgian international.
The rapid rise of Johan Bakayoko
Johan Bakayoko has established himself as one of the best young wingers in the world since breaking into the first-team squad at PSV Eindhoven. A native of Overijse, he spent most of his formative years in Belgium but graduated from the youth division at PSV Eindhoven a few seasons ago.
The 21-year-old has produced consistent returns in the final third since breaking into the first-team squad at PSV Eindhoven, and that has continued this term. Bakayoko has contributed to 13 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net ten times and providing three assists.
Meanwhile, the Belgian winger’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe, including Newcastle United. The Tyneside outfit will be one of the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Newcastle United mulled over signing Johan Bakayoko in the winter transfer window before the deal failed to see the light of day due to financial concerns. The continued interest makes sense, considering Miguel Almiron has departed from St. James’ Park to return to Atlanta United.
So, the Magpies need a new wide attacker, with the PSV Eindhoven winger emerging as a viable target. Newcastle United will look to secure the player’s services by submitting a bid worth €40 million to the Eredivisie champions.
It is unclear if an offer worth €40 million is enough to convince PSV Eindhoven to part ways with the 21-year-old Belgian international in the summer transfer window. Newcastle United will hope a sizeable bid in the region of €40 million is enough to do the trick.
