£70 million man Alexander Isak signed for the Magpies last summer but another one is calling, and another striker could well be incoming.

With Isak’s injury issues this season and Callum Wilson having his own injury problems, we think a new striker is necessary, if for nothing else, then for cover as with European football on the horizon for Newcastle United, more cup competitions and another push in the league means a lot of football being played and squad depth is going to be key for Eddie Howe.

That’s why we have put together a list of the top 6 strikers Newcastle United could sign this summer.

1. Moussa Dembele (Olympique Lyon)

The French striker joined Lyon in 2018 and has gone on to score 56 goals and 11 assists in 128 games for the French giants. With a spell in Spain with Atletico Madrid during the 20/21 season, he is a man that has played a lot of football to a quality standard, however with his contract due to expire in the summer, this could be a transfer that not only ensures a goal scorer through the door, but a fantastic bit of business for the club to not have to pay a penny for him. At only 26, the Frenchman still has a lot of football ahead of him and could play a vital role in Newcastle’s push for success next season.

2. Evan Ferguson (Brighton & Hove Albion)

18-year-old Evan Ferguson has burst onto the scene this season with Brighton as is the case for many of their team. The young Irish man is tall, quick, strong, and has a great eye for the goal and with many Premier League teams surely looking in his direction, Eddie Howe would not be wrong for following suit and going in for the striker. Having 3 goals and 2 assists in just 10 appearances in the league is highly impressive especially for the Premier League. Playing and training alongside Isak and Wilson would also benefit the young man tenfold and valued at £9 million, a sensible bid would surely land his signature this summer.

3. Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt)

World Cup runner up and one of the top scorers in the Bundesliga, Randal Kolo Muani is absolutely flying this season playing 25 games and scoring 12 goals and registering 10 assists. Really making a name for himself on the World Cup stage, the 24 year old centre forward can be simply breath-taking to watch when he gets going. Quick feet, effortless dribbling, strong, powerful, and knows how to score, this signing would be incredible for Newcastle United. Valued around £58 million, Newcastle United wont be the only team hoping for his signature, as half the big clubs around Europe will already know about him.

4. Ivan Toney (Brentford FC)

Ivan Toney has been one of the best strikers in the Premier League since he arrived, in two seasons in the top flight he has 29 goals and 9 assists in 59 appearances. Receiving his first England call up in March, Ivan Toney is flying and with him having previously played for the club when he was younger, this might be a tempting return for him. Although Brentford are by no means relegation threatened, they aren’t Newcastle United and do not have the facilities or financial safety to not have to sell if they need to. Valued at around £45 million, if Newcastle United could match that, I think he would be a great addition to the club and would bring healthy competition to both Wilson and Isak.

5. Boulaye Dia (Salernitana)

On loan from Villareal to Salernitana, Senegalese striker Boulaye Dia has netted 10 goals this season with 4 assists in 25 league appearances. Blistering pace, direct, and a threat in front of goal, he would add something different to Isak or Wilson up front for Newcastle United. With a loan move hoping to reinvigorate him, its clear to see that it has worked and now Villareal may be looking to move him on, with a current market value of £12 million, this could be a very affordable alternative option for Eddie Howe.

6. Folarin Balogun (Stade Reims)

21-year-old Folarin Balogun has had a wonderful season in France with Stade Reims netting 17 goals in 28 games in the league this season. A technically gifted player with a great footballing brain, it is obvious to see why he has scored an abundance of goals this season. On loan from Arsenal, he will be desperate to prove himself in the Premier League and with Arsenal seemingly not looking for options up top, with Jesus, Trossard, and Nketiah all fighting for their place, Folarin Balogun could be looking for a new challenge. Eddie Howe should definitely be considering a move for Balogun and valued at £21 million, this is a very exciting prospect that would offer a fresh idea up front for the Magpies.

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