Newcastle United are looking to add a creative linchpin to their side for a club-record €70 million fee.
The Magpies are in the cusp of Champions League football for the first time in two decades after a fantastic season – but manager Eddie Howe hasn't flashed the cash in quite the way some would have expected. Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon cost around €40m, Alexander Isak around €60m but the core of the first team still includes plenty of stars that Howe inherited.
That could all be shaken up, however, as Newcastle look to bring in highly-rated European superstars who can help the club compete on the continent as well as domestically.
Philipp Hinze of Sky Sports Germany has made the claim that Dominic Szoboszlai is a target for Newcastle this summer, as Howe looks to improve his squad.
The RB Leipzig has been one of the best-regarded playmakers in European football since moving to the Bundesliga and can play in various positions. As well as being able to play in midfield, the Hungarian can play out wide, too.
Newcastle's midfield this season has been industrious to say the least – so a creative spark may well be a necessity this summer. Bruno Guimaraes plays deepest in midfield, with the likes of Joe Willock and Joelinton used most often either side, with neither offering the volume of chance creation that some of the top sides have.
Szoboszlai would be likely to slot in there – but may also be an option from the left flank, with Allan Saint-Maximin featuring less this season.
Newcastle are also said to be in for Leicester City talisman James Maddison.
Szoboszlai is valued at €40m by Transfermarkt.
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