Newcastle United target Folarin Balogun

Newcastle United are very keen on bringing AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun to the Premier League in the summer transfer window.

Last summer, Newcastle United sold Alexander to Liverpool for a British record fee and added Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa to Eddie Howe’s squad.

The Germany international has 10 goals and five assists and failed to score a league goal this year.

Wissa made his Newcastle United debut in December as an injury forced him to spend close to four months on the sidelines. Earlier this week, he talked about struggling to get back in rhythm after the setback.

The 29-year-old DR Congo international has scored one goal and failed to contribute an assist from 13 Premier League matches this season.

Newcastle United transfer target

Eddie Howe’s side aren’t fully convinced of the former Brentford man and are looking for a new striker.

That’s according to Jeunes Footeux, who report Newcastle United have set their sights on AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun.

He joined the Ligue 1 side from Arsenal for €30m in August 2023, after playing 10 games for the Emirates club.

Balogun has 27 goals and 13...