Newcastle will try to land a top young striker this summer. There are a couple of high-profile targets who continue to enter the conversation in Benfica’s Darwin Nunez and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
However, it could take a miracle to rival our recent climb up the table to land either. If they become available, they would be in very high demand and cost a small fortune. Newcastle may have to move to other targets.
Sport Witness is citing a claim from Italy that Newcastle are tracking Sassuolo’s Gianluca Scamacca, who was briefly linked in January. The 6’5″ Italian has matched Osimhen’s tally in Serie A with 13 goals, albeit with 9 more appearances.
According to Italian journalist Ciro Venerato, Newcastle and both Milan clubs are on Scamacca’s trail. Napoli also see the 23-year-old as a potential replacement should Osimhen leave this summer.
Before this season, Scamacca spent the majority of the last three years on loan with Cremonese, PEC Zwolle, Ascoli, and Genoa. He finished his loan spell in Genoa with 6 goals in his last 8 appearances.
This is his first serious run in the Sassuolo team, who he joined from PSV in 2017. Scamacca also has three caps for Italy, most recently this past March. One potential issue is that he signed a contract extension last month to 2026.
Venerato has his price tag at €40m which is very steep but likely half of what Osimhen would command. With Newcastle desperate to add options up front, Scamacca could be one to watch this summer.
285 comments so far
naptoon
May 3, 2022 at 9:42 PM
Comment #121Lads nd lasses am gannin hyem with the bairn befowa wa oot ….fowa the neet
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 9:43 PM
Comment #122Nap
Haad thee pash!
😀
naptoon
May 3, 2022 at 9:45 PM
Comment #123Hadaway man am aalways on the pash
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 9:46 PM
Comment #124Hoy a buket a’watta ow’er ya heed, marra.
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 9:46 PM
Comment #125😀
naptoon
May 3, 2022 at 9:46 PM
Comment #126Nee way al be sowkin wet
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 9:48 PM
Comment #127Divvent then!
Am not chowed!
😉
Raj of Hailsley
May 3, 2022 at 9:48 PM
Comment #128Wow, the bairn was just asking where the word bairn come from, I wasn’t sure, I knew hyem but not bairn.
naptoon
May 3, 2022 at 9:52 PM
Comment #129Clint sound Bonny lad, divvent fancy beein oot for the neet and sowked, wor lass il have a rest face on a So al haf to Dee one till the morra blog.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 3, 2022 at 9:54 PM
Comment #130Valencia’s GK had a mate. He was to blame for all of lfc goals second half. Then pulled off an absolute worldie.
So unlucky for Emery and his team that was an opportunity missed. Our new owners must have done a right big dollop of studying of Emery. But IMO it’s Wor Eddie all day long
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 9:55 PM
Comment #131Spot bollock nap.
The morra.
😉
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 9:57 PM
Comment #132Larn anarl raj
Larn meaning teach.
Don’t think that’s the correct spelling tho.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 3, 2022 at 10:01 PM
Comment #133Caught up earlier with the blog and we are mentioning so many names linked with us to sign. Or who we want or who they want personally. It’s amazing when you look at the names being mentioned. Unbelievable.
I would love to see Lingard sign for us, however if I had a straight choice between Paqueta or Lindard it most definitely be the former. But is there a possibility we can get both or do they play the same position? Personally I’d would have thoughts it’s one or the other and it’s nailed on Paqueta for me. Bruno needs to continue his bromance 😉
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:04 PM
Comment #134Fenham
Paquera and lingard are both pretty fluid, from what I’ve seen. But, in different ways.
Both would really make our midfield a lot better. Plus a couple of strikers.
I’d be well pleased.
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:08 PM
Comment #135But yea, Paqueta over Lingard, if forced to choose.
Toonarmy of Frogs
May 3, 2022 at 10:09 PM
Comment #136Read up on todays Blogage
Just is how much are we going to spend.
Honestly I have no idea.
But do remember Staveley did say they were working very hard to bring on new sponsorship.
Corporate, match day and main sponsors.
Most teams earn 100m more than us. Every season.
Its doable.
But the players have to be a good fit.
Expensive flops are unsustainable. (you need to be a massive club to write off tens of millions – we are probably a good decade off that)
Fenham to Chalfont
May 3, 2022 at 10:13 PM
Comment #137CF,
The summer is going to be a special summer just like the days of KK and SBR but better.
Eddie will be choosing players that fit his style and will not disrupt the harmony of the dressing room. F@ck your Bales, Ronaldo’s, Pogba’s, Richarlison’s, Neymar’s, I want up and coming talent who are hungry with a good attitude that Eddie can coach into huge world class talent, sprinkled with the odd Trippier for experience. That’s the way we need to go.
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 10:17 PM
Comment #138I think Ritchie will be off to Bournemouth now with them getting promotion.
They really wanted him back there in January but the club wouldn’t let him go just yet.
Be their first signing no doubt
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:19 PM
Comment #139Fenham
…after me own heart, mate.
Absolutely agree 101%
That us exactly as i see ut and, more importantly, i reckon it’s the way Eddie sees it too.
Don’t think he’s that bothered about amount, quality is more important to him.
Attitude is everything!
I reckon he’s loving it, too.
Can’t wait to see it unfold in front of us.
Like you say man, it’s gonna be the most exciting iff season for decades.
Get in!
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:21 PM
Comment #140Mund
You reckon?
He’s been a good servant to the club has Matt…hazmat, get it?
😀
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 10:24 PM
Comment #141Clint 😆
Aye I get it mate
He has been a great servant indeed pal. I’ll always think of him fondly as I would anyone who gives their all for the club.
I do think his time here is over tho and he will finish his career off in Bournemouth as he always wanted to
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:27 PM
Comment #142Well, i hope he gets what he wants and what he deserves. He’s a good guy with real drive and fire in his belly, pity he got injured this season ‘cos he was top of the charts in crosses ’til then.
If he goes, good luck to him.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 3, 2022 at 10:28 PM
Comment #143Mund,
I think your right that Ritchie will return to Bournemouth in the summer. On his return to SJP he would receive a huge welcome and he’d deserve it. Great professional that wears his heart on his sleeve.
I know the man is desperate to return to the South Coast. Shame as I’d liked to see the man back in a coaching position. He is the right type to coach IMO.
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:28 PM
Comment #144So long as he has a day off or off day when we play them.
😉
lochinvar
May 3, 2022 at 10:28 PM
Comment #145Bournemouth up so somewhere for Ritchie and Lascalles to go to?
Gayle has WBA and Brucie to look forward to.
Not sure where the rest will go to
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 10:29 PM
Comment #146Look at this back 6 from last season 😯
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FR3NdDyWQAAEfyD?format=png&name=900×900
Look how far we’ve come
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:30 PM
Comment #147Like him to score one more at SJP so ge can kick the crap outta the corner flag, too.
😀
Mund
May 3, 2022 at 10:31 PM
Comment #148Fenham
Absolutely mate I can see him definitely having a go at coaching once he hangs up his boots. Hopefully it won’t be be last we see of him?
The lad who sorted the box out is pretty sure he will be off to Bournemouth and even said put 20 quid on. Now don’t be going putting any money on as if it doesn’t come off it ain’t my fault 😆
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:31 PM
Comment #149Loch
Hayden, darlow and manq would serve someone well, too.
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:33 PM
Comment #150That back line has vastly improved, hey mund?
Fenham to Chalfont
May 3, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Comment #151CF,
You are of the same mind as me. Good man, it’s the best way to be so positive and bath in the good times that started on October 7th.
It will only get better and better and better. It’s when we finally win something is when we will properly take off. I’m convinced we will win something within 2-3 years. Not sure what it will be but definitely something. Next season will be a benchmark as to how soon it will actually be. The summer signings will take us onto another level and Eddie bless him will be pinching himself what type of player(s) falling into his lap.
valle
May 3, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Comment #152Raj… Now you can give your bairn a history lesson 😀
valle
May 3, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Comment #153Clint Flick… Larn could spring from lære which means to learn
carltoon
May 3, 2022 at 10:35 PM
Comment #154Valle! I love history, that was a very interesting discussion,
Fenham to Chalfont
May 3, 2022 at 10:36 PM
Comment #155Mund,
Can you lend me £20 Please mate. If you can could you put a bet on for me?
It’s gonna be Ritchie to Bournemouth this summer. If it doesn’t come off, you ain’t seen me 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
May 3, 2022 at 10:38 PM
Comment #156The lad that got the box gets a lot of things right also mind. So Mund get that bet in for me. If I win I’ll buy you a pint 😀
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:39 PM
Comment #157Fenham
Are you reading my mind, mate?
😀
I know exactly what ya mean about sucking up the good stuff. I love a good journey, me.
It’s all part of the ride, hey?
Ya bang on about next season n’all.
It’s got to the point of really wanting to see how Eddie plays it. The glory can come when it’s ready. We’ve waited this long… let’s just lap it up!
😉
carltoon
May 3, 2022 at 10:40 PM
Comment #158Valle! What about Hoy to throw, Hinny,? Which we use as an endearment?
Plodge? To walk in the water? Or are they just Geordie slang
valle
May 3, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Comment #159Carltoon… me too 🙂 To bad movies often makes such a mess of it. But there are actually strategy games for those who are into that, which are pretty spot on. Such as crusader kings where you can actually start of as Hvitserk in England just after the invasion of the great heathen army. He is actually based in the North East when you start the game as far as I remember.
CLINT FLICK
May 3, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Comment #160Valle
I think that’s it bro’.
When i hear my Danish friends chat, it sounds very Geordie-like.
I’m sure there are other words/terms, too.