Newcastle United showed interest in Yannick Carrasco in January but were unable to take him away from Atlético Madrid.
The 28-year-old’s performances dipped and Marca had earlier suggested the Magpies’ winter approach could have distracted him.
Last week, the same outlet stated that Newcastle have the winger on their radar for this summer.
AS claim the Belgium international is ‘one of Atlético’s most sought-after footballers’. It’s claimed AC Milan could look to make an approach for him, in the event Rafael Leão ends up leaving the San Siro.
Leão has a €150m release clause and his sale would leave the Serie A winners enough funds to carry out a deal for Carrasco. The ex-AS Monaco man changed agents and is now managed by Pini Zahavi.
Towards the end of the report, AS mentions Newcastle are ‘still on the prowl’ for Los Rojiblancos player since the Tyneside club have not forgotten about him.
When Eddie Howe’s side tried signing the Belgian in January, they were fighting to move away from the relegation zone. Things have improved at St James’ Park and the Magpies can now focus on improving their sporting project more calmly.
Newcastle don’t have to make a sale to ‘put on the table’ the €60m fee needed to take Carrasco away from the Metropolitano.
While Milan have identified the Atlético player as a potential candidate to replace Leão, the Premier League side have not forgotten about Carrasco. Newcastle United now have the financial resources to pay his €60m buyout clause.
