German journalist Patrick Berger today shares a couple of updates on Newcastle United’s search for reinforcements in the Bundesliga.
According to the reporter, the Magpies have a ‘top target’ at Bayer Leverkusen, which is Moussa Diaby.
Berger claims Newcastle are willing to pay between €35m and €40m for the winger, even though the German side actually demand ‘way more’ than €60m.
In more bad news for the Magpies, it’s stated that despite being ‘open for a move’, Diaby actually has ‘no intention’ of moving to St. James’ Park, as he’s wanted by other clubs such as Paris Saint Germain.
However, the winger is only said to be a ‘plan b’ for the Magpies, with ‘no concrete offer’ made so far. He adds that the German side would accept selling the player for around €15m.
Newcastle’s interest in Hazard had already been reported by Bild earlier this week. The outlet had the same information around the price tag, and claimed that his salary of €7m a year would be ‘peanuts’ for the Premier League side.
But for now, it seems the Magpies have other priorities, such as Diaby.
