Newcastle planning loan move for striker with £846m release clause

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Regardless of how the 2022/23 season ends up for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United, it would be remiss of both not to consider the possibilities when it comes to landing talent that could, arguably, make the squad better in 2023/24.

For the remainder of the current campaign, the Magpies are in the driving seat when it comes to Champions League qualification, and with Man United’s first-team stars dropping like flies, Newcastle could well take advantage in points terms – both are currently locked on 56 points with nine games to play.

If they’re able to secure a spot in next season’s edition of the premier European competition, it should open up the doors for a better standard of player to arrive and move Newcastle to the next level.