Newcastle United target Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard in £25m deal
Newcastle United are monitoring Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard ahead of a potential summer transfer, with the London club reportedly willing to accept a fee of £25m.
The Belgian international’s current contract at Emirates Stadium is set to expire next summer.
This expiring deal has placed several Premier League clubs on high alert regarding his availability.
Eddie Howe’s side are currently enduring a difficult campaign and sit languishing in 12th position.
Rebuilding the Magpies’ attack
The Tyneside outfit are already planning significant squad improvements for the upcoming transfer window.
Recent attacking acquisitions have largely struggled to justify their substantial transfer fees.
Players like Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade have all failed to meet expectations following their arrivals.
Adding a proven top-flight goalscorer has therefore become a critical priority for the Newcastle hierarchy.
Financial implications of the deal
Securing the signature of the versatile attacker would require a significant financial commitment.
The former Brighton winger would reportedly demand wages in the region of £130,000 per week.
That lucrative salary would instantly place him among the highest earners at St James’ Park.
He would sit alongside Anthony Gordon in the wage structure, ranking just below top earners Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.
A consistent attacking threat
Despite occasional spells on the bench under Mikel Arteta, the 29-year-old has consistently delivered impressive statistics.
He has registered a remarkable 49 combined goals and assists in just 76 league starts since arriving in North London.
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright previously praised the player’s immense impact on the pitch.
He is unbelievable.
Ian Wright, former Arsenal striker
However, intense competition for places means the forward is not guaranteed a regular starting role under his current manager.
It remains to be seen whether the promise of consistent first-team football will tempt him to relocate to the North East.
