The latest transfer talk from Newcastle United as the Magpies are one of several clubs linked with a Porto winger.

Newcastle United have been credited with an interest in a young winger hoping to join Bruno Guimaraes in the Brazil squad in the near future.

William Gomes forged a reputation as a genuine prospect after breaking through at Sao Paolo and earned a reported £7m move to Porto in January last year. After being eased into life at the Estádio do Dragão during his first six months in Portugal, the 20-year-old has become a regular feature in their side after scoring 13 goals and providing two assists in 46 appearances in all competitions last season. Gomes’ form helped Porto become Primeira Liga champions and they came close to a domestic double after falling to a semi-final defeat against big rivals Sporting Lisbon, as well as reached the last eight of the Europa League before they were beaten by Nottingham Forest.

Gomes’ form led to discussions over whether he could make the step-up to senior international level with Brazil after he earned a handful of caps at youth level earlier in his career - but the young winger remains realistic over the challenges he will face.

Speaking to Brazilian news outlet Globoesporte earlier this year, the winger said: “We have to believe and visualize good things. We know how difficult it is, because Brazil has many quality players, but it’s a dream I have. I’ve already had the opportunity to represent the youth national teams, so I know what a great privilege that is. One of my goals is to reach the senior national team. I can see myself doing that, so I’m preparing every day. I don’t know when it will happen, whether in this cycle or another, but I’ll keep working so that when the opportunity comes, I’m ready.”

Asromalive have now claimed Gomes’ performances for Porto have attracted attention from Serie A duo Roma and Juventus - but also claims Newcastle, Arsenal, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are ‘following’ his progress. However, the report also states no club have made an enquiry to the Portuguese giants over a possible deal and reveals Gomes’ current contract, which runs until the summer of 2029, also contains a release clause worth around £69m.

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