Sky Sports claim Newcastle United want £73m Sandro Tonali alternative who loves St James' Park
Newcastle United transfers: The Magpies are reportedly interested in reigniting their interest in a player they missed out on three years ago.
Newcastle United have reportedly rekindled their interest in signing German midfielder Felix Nmecha, whom they tried to sign back in 2023.
The Magpies tracked Nmecha during his time at Wolfsburg before he made the £26million move to Borussia Dortmund in 2023. The midfielder was viewed as a cheap alternative to Sandro Tonali, who joined the club from AC Milan that same transfer window.
But with uncertainty over Tonali’s future and Bruno Guimaraes also linked with a move away, Newcastle are looking to strengthen their midfield this summer.
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According to Sky Sports, Newcastle are considering a move for Nmecha, who remains highly-rated by head coach Eddie Howe. The player has a £73.5million release clause in his Dortmund contract, but Newcastle would not be willing to entertain any move around that price.
The report adds it will be a ‘difficult deal’ to do unless Dortmund are willing to negotiate a lower fee. £73.5million would represent a club record transfer for Newcastle.
Who is Felix Nmecha?
Nmecha, who came through the ranks at Manchester City and represented England at youth level, is currently at the World Cup with Germany, scoring in the 7-1 win over Curacao.
After being released by Man City, Nmecha joined Wolfsburg on a free transfer in 2021 before being sold to Dortmund two years later. The 25-year-old has made 112 appearances for Dortmund, scoring 13 goals.
Nmecha has fond memories of St James’ Park having scored his first Dortmund goal there in a 1-0 Champions League win over Newcastle back in 2023.