Newcastle are interested in making a move for forgotten Everton striker Moise Kean, according to reports.
The 22-year-old Italian is currently on loan with former club Juventus, who have an obligation to make his stay a permanent one at the end his two-year temporary switch, but after finding his form in recent weeks, other clubs are starting to sit up and take notice.
And according to the Daily Express, cash-rich Newcastle United are now interested in bringing Kean to St James' Park, but may need to let go off Allan Saint-Maximin in order to strike a deal.
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Kean managed only four goals in 39 appearances for the Toffees after arriving at Goodison Park from Juventus as a 19-year-old, back in 2019. The lack of return saw him sent back to Turin on loan and the Old Lady is expected to stump up £24million for their former player once his loan term ends.
But with the Magpies now circling, according to Juve Dipendenza, the Italians would be prepared to let Kean make a move back to the Premier League providing they can take Saint-Maximin in the opposite direction, as long as Everton are prepared to sanction the deal.
Kean has only made six Serie A starts for Juventus so far this season, but has scored five goals in his last six outings, including the winner against Verona on November 10, which was quickly followed up with a brace against Lazio.
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