Newcastle United are eyeing Celtic’s standout winger, Nicolas Kuhn, in a potential £26m deal.
The Magpies are poised to challenge rivals Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion for his signature.
In the wake of Miguel Almiron’s departure in January, Newcastle urgently seeks reinforcements on the right wing. Furthermore, the club is building its summer transfer strategy around promising targets.
Newcastle scouts have tracked Kuhn throughout the season, and they remain impressed by his performances. Notably, the 25-year-old tallied 17 goals and 12 assists in 35 Celtic matches. He also contributed two goals and one assist in the Champions League.
Moreover, if Newcastle secures a Champions League finish in the Premier League, they will strengthen their position in the transfer race. Consequently, Kuhn appears to be an attainable target as the Magpies continue their impressive form.
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Celtic are enjoying a stellar season as they dominate the Scottish Premiership and perform admirably in Europe. Additionally, while many of their players attract interest from top clubs, Kuhn has emerged as the most valuable asset.
Meanwhile, scouts from Brighton and Brentford have monitored the 25-year-old attacker, and his potential move to England excites him. Furthermore, although Leeds United has shown interest, his chances with them appear slim compared to other contenders.
Newcastle faces financial challenges with PSR, so they are exploring brand deals and a potential stadium rebuild. In addition, Kuhn would fit their strategy perfectly, given his reasonable fee of around £26m (€31.2m / $32.7m) and modest wage demands.
Celtic prefers to hold onto their asset; however, they follow a buy-low, sell-high model that may force their hand if an offer meets their valuation. Moreover, Kuhn dreams of showcasing his talent on the biggest stage. Meanwhile, Newcastle eyes Burnley’s James Trafford for the goalkeeper spot and is aware of rumors linking Alexander Isak with Arsenal alongside Mikel Arteta’s ambitions.
