Newcastle United already has some of the best attacking talent in the league, and they could be about to add even more firepower.
Newcastle United are reportedly in talks with one of Europe’s most prolific strikers to bring him to St. James’ Park.
With main centre-forward options Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson both prone to injury, it makes sense for the Magpies to bolster their attacking options.
And it appears that they will try to do so as soon as the January transfer window opens.
Newcastle have reportedly begun talks with Stuttgart about a potential deal for Serhou Guirassy, who has been scoring for fun in the Bundesliga this season.
The Guinea international, 27, has recently been surpassed in the race for the Torjagerkanone (the German top flight’s equivalent of the Golden Boot) by Harry Kane, but his record of 15 goals in nine league appearances this season is undeniably impressive.
Guirassy broke Robert Lewandowski’s record by scoring eight goals in his first four games of the season.
Guirassy, a former Lille and Koln player, was playing in the French second division with Amiens just three years ago before being signed by Rennes. He joined Stuttgart on loan in September of last year, becoming a permanent fixture at the end of the season.
Guirassy has found the net 30 times in 38 games for Die Roten in all competitions, and his goals have played a significant role in Sebastian Hoeness’ side springing a surprise to set the early Bundesliga pace this season.
Guirassy is currently valued at around £34.5 million on Transfermarkt, but he is believed to have a release clause of only £15 million, making him a potentially huge bargain for Newcastle.
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