Newcastle United tipped to launch bid for extraordinary Chelsea star who scored eight goals last season

Newcastle are eyeing Chelsea forward Noni Madueke and could make a move for him if they sell Miguel Almiron and miss out on Michael Olise, LondonWorld has been told.

Eddie Howe will look to bring in a right winger, even as they cautiously stay within Premier League sustainability rules. The Magpies are confident that their Champions League qualification and prudent business last season will give them more room to strengthen their squad.

Madueke signed a long-term deal with Chelsea in January 2023 and played in 35 games last season, scoring eight goals as they rallied to finish sixth in the league.

He is one of the players who showed remarkable development as the season progressed and did enough to push the more experienced, quicker, and lethal Raheem Sterling out of the starting 11.

If Chelsea sign Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise, they will have a decision to make regarding Madueke's future, with Newcastle able to promise consistent game time.

Eddie Howe’s side is also likely to sell winger Almiron, who has interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, according to a report in the i. Two seasons ago, Almiron enjoyed a remarkable campaign but fell short of that standard last season as games piled up and injuries affected the team at crucial stages.

Newcastle’s position is complicated by their need to move on players for PSR reasons before the end of the accounting year. There have been reports that they could be forced to sell striker Alexander Isak this summer, while any team wanting Bruno Guimaraes will have to trigger his release clause, which is over £100 million.

Both Chelsea and Newcastle will face crucial financial decisions in the coming weeks, and it will be interesting to see how they navigate these challenges.