According to reports, Newcastle United are \u2018considering\u2019 a move for a new striker target after missing out on Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United.<\/p>\n
The Magpies<\/strong> <\/a>have made it their priority to sign a new striker before this summer\u2019s transfer window closes as they face losing Alexander Isak<\/strong><\/a> to Premier League rivals Liverpool.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will eventually meet Newcastle\u2019s reported \u00a3150m asking price or if a compromise can be reached, but Isak has opened the door to an exit, as it\u2019s been widely reported that his heart is set on a move to Anfield.<\/p>\n The ongoing Isak saga is making Newcastle\u2019s dire transfer window even worse, as they have also failed to sign Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and James Trafford.<\/p>\n Sesko is the latest player they have missed out on as it\u2019s emerged this week that he prefers a move to Man Utd, and this \u00a374m transfer is likely to be finalised this weekend.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Newcastle must get over unavoidable transfer hijacks and inevitable Isak sale to \u2018stupid\u2019 Liverpool<\/a> Now, Newcastle are back to the drawing board and The Athletic\u2019s David Ornstein claims<\/a> they are \u2018considering a move\u2019 for Porto forward Samu Aghehowa.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old was on the brink of joining Chelsea until his proposed 2024 summer move fell through at the final hurdle as he joined Porto from Atletico Madrid instead.<\/p>\n Aghehowa enjoyed a spectacular debut season at Porto, scoring 27 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions. He particularly impressed in the Europa League as he was a thorn in Man Utd\u2019s side.<\/p>\n MORE NEWCASTLE COVERAGE ON F365\u2026 The Spain international\u2019s brilliant form has sparked fresh interest from the Premier League, with Ornstein revealing that he is \u2018liked\u2019 by Newcastle.<\/p>\n Ornstein explained:<\/p>\n \u2018The 21-year-old is high among the small number of options Newcastle are considering to bolster their attack this summer after missing out on several targets. The club are yet to make a formal approach and there is no guarantee that the move will happen, but Aghehowa is a player liked by Newcastle.<\/p>\n \u2018Brentford\u2019s Yoane Wissa and Wolverhampton Wanderer\u2019s Jorgen Strand Larsen are also considered options for the Tyneside club. Wolves, however, consider Strand Larsen as not for sale.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Regarding Wissa, journalist Ben Jacobs has confirmed that the forward is \u201cprioritising\u201d a move to a Premier League club amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n \u201cYoane Wissa still prioritising an EPL move over Saudi,\u201d Jacobs tweeted.<\/p>\n \u201cNEOM and Al-Nassr have both made recent approaches, as revealed last week. Both Saudi clubs believe Brentford will sell for around \u00a340m.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, Wissa wants to play #UCL and is willing to wait for Newcastle, or another club with Europe. 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\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Liverpool \u2018sweating\u2019 over Isak \u2018transfer date\u2019 as Newcastle \u2018roll out new plan\u2019 with \u2018team-mates support\u2019<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Liverpool told to sign Isak on \u2018loan\u2019 as Newcastle star \u2018not worth\u2019 over \u00a3120m amid one key concern<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Newcastle United dealt blow as Euro giants plot hijack of Chelsea transfer as cut-price fee revealed<\/a>
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