Newcastle United’s need to bring in a forward in the winter market increased after Callum Wilson picked up an injury in the Magpies’ 1-1 draw against Manchester United on December 27th.
Earlier today, Sport reported the Tyneside club made an ‘important offer’ of ‘just above €35m’ to Manchester United for Anthony Martial, but he has ‘refused to sign’ for them.
Alongside the Frenchman, Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne has snubbed the chance to join Eddie Howe’s side. This is according to Calciomercato.it, who provide the details of the Euro 2020 winner’s future, who has less than six months left on his contract.
It’s been widely reported the Italy international is set to join Major League Soccer, Toronto FC, and this is again relayed by the website.
As per the report, the 30-year-old’s agent had held talks with other clubs and the English side ‘pushed’ for his signing. It’s claimed Newcastle ‘offered several millions’, ‘at least’ €8.3m per year.
However, Insigne has snubbed Newcastle to earn more at Toronto FC, who are proposing a deal that includes annual wages worth €11.5m.
