Newcastle make Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea target breathtaking offer as "player's wish" revealed

Newcastle have made an offer for Bundesliga star Youssoufa Moukoko, who has also attracted interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.

According to journalist Patrick Berger, Newcastle are targeting Moukoko, and have already made a “verbal agreement” to sign the 18-year-old, whose contract expires at Dortmund in the summer.

The Magpies are reportedly offering the player a £26million signing-on fee, on top of £7.95million yearly salary at the club.

Finalising a deal with for the German international would be a significant coup for the Saudi-backed Newcastle, who would be beating several of England’s biggest clubs to his signature.

Indeed, United have been linked with an array of attacking players, including Moukoko. Erik ten Hag’s side are in dire need of a striker, with only Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial capable of playing the central striker position upon the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, the Old Trafford club are working under financial constraints, after a hefty summer outlay and are instead exploring cheap and short-term options, like Wout Weghorst.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are in the middle of a rebuilding job of their own and have also been linked with a move for Moukoko, while Chelsea are said to be interested in the 18-year-old.

Moukoko’s wish

Dortmund have been trying to tie Moukoko down to a new deal for months, but have struggled to meet the teenager’s wage demands.

However Sport1 reporter Berger insisted that the player’s “wish” was to stay at Dortmund. The two parties will allegedly have further talks in the coming days to reach an agreement.

The journalist tweeted: “Newcastle Utd among clubs interested in Youssoufa Moukoko.

“Been told they made a verbal approach: €9m salary & around €30m signing fee!

“The player’s wish is actually to stay in Dortmund. Talks again with #BVB these days to find a quick solution.”

Moukoko, who was a star of the Borussia Dortmund academy, has scored six goals in 22 appearances for the Dortmund first team his season,

Topics: Football, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Transfers, Borussia Monchengladbach, Youssoufa Moukoko

Chris Byfield

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