The time is ticking for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United, have to end their striker misery before the start of the upcoming Premier League season, with at least one necessary.
With Alexander Isak still adamant about moving to Liverpool, it looks increasingly likely that Anthony Gordon starts against Aston Villa during the opening weekend.
A wider net is now poured over the continent, where Porto star Samu Aghowa is linked in addition to the domestic option Nicolas Jackson and Yoane Wissa; Who is the only name that will probably sign.
But with several identified goals and two new attackers desired, another name has now emerged after a season of 30 goals in Portugal …
According to Sun Main reporter Jack Rosser, Newcastle has added Benfica and Greece -striker Vangelis Pavlidis to their shortlist of ropes options.
He reports that officials in Newcastle traveled to watch the 26-year-old in a Champions League qualifying match in Nice last Wednesday, which ended in a 2-0 win for the Portuguese giants.
Pavlidis can be a well-known name because he produced a stunning brace for his country to beat England 2-1 in Wembley in October before he goes 30 goals and 13 assists in all competitions.
But like many of Benfica’s recent exports such as Darwin Nunez, he will be very expensive, with a release clause of £ 87 million in his contract.
Although that reimbursement would fall in negotiations, the side of Bruno Lage will be looking for a huge profit for a player who joined £ 18 million last summer.
The sun had previously reported that Pavlidis was one of Manchester United’s own backup options if they did not land Sesko, so it would be no surprise if other clubs in Europe also have the striker on their radar.
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