Following significant squad reshuffles and the appointment of Matthias Jaissle in place of Eddie Howe, Newcastle United have a substantial budget for the closing days of the summer transfer window.
The Magpies have already completed the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for £100 million, alongside the transfers of captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona. Gordon's departure has created a void on the left flank, where new signing Bazoumana Doukouré will need time to adapt to the Premier League.
According to reports from Fichajes, Jaissle’s top priority has become Georgian forward Jorge Mikautadze from Villarreal.
- La Liga stats: The former Lyon striker netted 13 goals, becoming the top scorer for the Yellow Submarine in the 2025/26 season and helping the club return to the Champions League.
- Financial details: Newcastle are prepared to fork out around €55 million for the versatile forward.
- Villarreal’s response: The Spanish club is keen to retain their star player and is negotiating a new contract, aiming to raise his release clause from €60 million to €75 million.
Jaissle hopes to close the deal for Mikautadze before the transfer window slams shut, as he seeks to finalize his squad for the 2026/27 season.
