Offer made: PIF in talks to sign ‘perfect’ player for Newcastle as news emerges in last 48 hours

As per French outlet But Football Club, sharing news in the last 48 hours, a development has come to light involving Newcastle United and Nantes star forward Moses Simon.

The Magpies, and by extension main owners Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, could reportedly set for a busy summer as they eye a major St. James’ Park overhaul.

GiveMeSport even say that a flurry of England internationals like Harry Kane, John Stones and Dean Henderson are on Newcastle’s radar this summer as the Tynesiders display no shortage of serious ambition.

Ligue 1 could also come as a pool of talent for manager Eddie Howe and, as per BFC, there has been a development in the last two days involving Nantes’ Simon.

According to transfer journalist Ignazio Genuardi, writing for the outlet on Thursday at 6pm, Newcastle ‘discussions have started’ with the Nigeria forward’s entourage ahead of a summer move.

It is also believed that a ‘first salary proposal has been made’ for Simon who has been a key player for Nantes over 2021/2022.

The Ligue 1 side will apparently demand €20 million (£16.7m) for their man as PIF and co allegedly make their first moves directly to Simon’s representatives.

This report draws attention to Howe’s lack of attacking alternatives for scintillating forward Allan Saint-Maximin, leaving little wonder why Newcastle are already making moves for Simon.

The 26-year-old winger, already appearing 43 times for Nigeria at international level, has plenty of experience on the big stage already and is adept at playing across the forward line.

Simon can be deployed on either flank and as a second striker with Super Eagles reporter Tunde Young of Pulse Sports describing him as a near ‘perfect’ winger (Twitter).

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