Francesco Pio Esposito is arguably one of the best youngsters in the game at the moment, and Newcastle United have been offered little transfer incentive.
earlier this month, sports witness Covered claims from Italy regarding the Magpies' interest in the Inter Milan player.
Tuttosport reported Newcastle United sending officials to the Nerazzurri's 1-1 draw against Atalanta two weeks ago. He is sure the striker has attracted the attention of Eddie Howe's team, who have been keeping an eye on him for several weeks.
The newspaper also quashed any hopes of a transfer, as Esposito is close to a new contract at Inter. He will also get a bigger salary in the renewal, which will keep him till 2031.
Now, a potential price tag for the Italy international has been revealed.
€80 million is likely to be enough
IT migration market Make it clear that there is currently a price for everyone at Inter Milan. This was mainly because they failed to progress beyond the UEFA Champions League playoffs. As a result, they have made much less money than last season, when they qualified for the Champions League final.
So even though the Nerazzurri publicly present a strong stance regarding Francesco Pio Esposito, things are not so certain. A 'Beware Newcastle' warning has also been issued by the outlet.
That's because if a suitor like the Tyneside club made an offer of €80m, CEO Beppe Marotta would be willing to accept it. That's a lot of money for Inter, who didn't make a single major sale last summer. They make occasional sales of major players and cannot reject big offers.
Even if they do tie Esposito to a new deal, it would only be a way to increase his valuation in the market.
Our take: Newcastle United may not need Esposito
There is no doubt about the talent of Francesco Pio Esposito. He has already become a key player for the Italian national team, let alone for Inter.
But Newcastle United spent big money on Nick Voltemed last summer. They also signed Yoan Vissa for a significant sum of money.
Granted, both players have performed largely poorly, but it may be difficult to spend big on a second striker. Furthermore, Howe's team could still lose key midfielders in the summer. This would change a lot of their priorities, making Esposito simply a luxury signing.
However it is possible and Newcastle United have expressed interest.
🇪🇸 Lewis Hall | Barcelona identifies Newcastle United player
🤡 Estimated valuation is ridiculous
❌ Barça's idea will come to an end with financial realityhttps://t.co/5rz8w7y2PW #nufc- Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 27 March 2026
