newcastle united There is a reported suitor for Udinese's Arthur Atta and a deal looks to be moving ahead.
earlier this month, sports witness Covered how the arbitrators are trying to make a move for the midfielder. He had spoken to Udinese about a possible exit, especially as Atta had attracted interest from several clubs.
That's when Newcastle United first emerged as a candidate, with Udinese very likely to execute a summer sale.
His stature increased during the final campaign after contributing ten goals in all competitions. While Italian clubs have also been keen on him for several months, England is now becoming the more preferred destination for Atta.
Magpies going ahead with deal
Morning Look at 23-year-olds and they mainly talk about English interests. This is causing a bit of trepidation at Napoli, who are also interested in Atta, especially as Andre-Frank Zambo Anguilla could end his tenure with the Serie A team this summer. I
The newspaper reveals Newcastle United have been linked with Udinese 'in the last few hours', with Brighton also currently in the running.
The Friulian club are demanding a €40m fee but the Magpies are not opposed to paying it. His financial capabilities suggest that the price appears affordable for Eddie Howe.
This seems to be a development in recent times and Newcastle United could be in their stride.
Udinese possibly pushing for exit
Italian media are convinced that Atta has played his last season at Udinese. And since intermediaries are already operating, it is no surprise that many clubs are being linked to them.
This gives Newcastle United the opportunity to seal a deal quickly. Udinese's record sale is €35m, which is what Atletico Madrid paid for Rodrigo De Paul a few years ago. The Argentine has been a consistently good player for many seasons, but that was not the case with Atta.
That's why there could still be a possibility for a waiver from Eddie Howe. Udinese would obviously like to make a sale to the Englishman to maximize their profits, but in all likelihood they will settle for less than €40m in the summer. Involvement of middlemen will definitely help.
