Newcastle launch an formidable transfer for RB Leipzig's Man United goal Amadou Haidara, with whole value of any deal anticipated to exceed an eye-watering £80MILLION
- Newcastle try to recruit Amadou Haidara from RB Leipzig
- Magpies have signed Kieran Trippier and triggered Chris Wooden's launch clause
- Haidara, a central midfielder, has additionally been linked with Manchester United
- Anticipated value of any potential deal is more likely to stretch past £80million
Newcastle try to drag off an formidable transfer to signal RB Leipzig central midfielder Amadou Haidara.
After touchdown right-back Kieran Trippier, activating Burnley striker Chris Wooden 's £25m launch clause and opening talks over a transfer for Reims frontman Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle have recognized Haidara as one other key goal they wish to signal this month.
Newcastle are eager to strengthen all areas of their squad earlier than the January window closes and are ready to push the boat out for Haidara, 23, who has additionally been linked with Manchester United.
Newcastle anticipate the full value of a deal for the highly-rated Mali midfielder, who's at present on Africa Cup of Nations responsibility, to stretch past £80m.
Haidara, at present contracted to RB Leipzig till 2025, has a launch clause of round £33m that turns into lively in the summertime.
Newcastle must pay greater than that determine to influence Haidara's Bundesliga aspect to do enterprise this month.
Haidara would command a long-term deal and wages within the area of £160,000-per-week, which might make him Newcastle's highest earner.
Whereas Newcastle have enough money such a deal following their Saudi takeover its success is more likely to hinge on whether or not they can persuade Haidara to affix their relegation combat.
They managed to persuade Trippier to swap Champions League-chasing Atletico Madrid for St James's Park and hope they'll do the identical with Haidara having earmarked him as a participant who, just like the England right-back, might grow to be a key participant for the membership and chief for the staff within the coming years.
Haidara has been at Leipzig since 2019, racking up nearly 100 appearances, having began his skilled profession in Austria with RB Salzburg. He has additionally received 25 caps for his nation.