According to a recent source, Newcastle United has reached out to sign a “talented” player who won the Europa League the previous season.
The pressure will be on Eddie Howe to lead the Magpies back to a top-six finish after they narrowly missed out on European football the previous season.
After a season marred by injuries, the former Bournemouth manager will require strong support during the summer transfer window.
Newcastle clearly lacked the depth to battle on four fronts, so the team has to be significantly strengthened.
Nevertheless, the club has reached out to sign a winner of the Europa League.
TuttoMercatoWeb reports that Newcastle United has contacted Atalanta about signing goalkeeper Juan Musso.
The 30-year-old, who was crucial to Atalanta’s victory in the Europe League, may walk away this summer after only a year remaining on his contract.
There is a “real possibility” that he would sign with The Magpies, with a reported asking price of £10.1 million.
Additionally, Villarreal is rumored to have started negotiations with the Serie A team in an attempt to recruit Filip Jorgensen again.
Though Musso’s fantastic European achievements make it unclear what role Newcastle sees him playing, he could join to take Nick Pope’s spot as the team’s top player.