NEWCASTLE have joined the £62million race for out-of-favour Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic – but face fierce competition from Arsenal and West Ham.
Jovic, 22, has struggled to nail down a first-team spot at the Bernabeu since he joined from German club Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019.
Newcastle want Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic in a stunning £62million swoopCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Serbian frontman has not been able to win over Los Blancos chief Zinedine Zidane – and has completed 90 minutes just once this term.
Jovic has spoken to his fellow Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic about the move, claim 90min.
Fulham striker Mitrovic spent three years at Newcastle and has told Jovic the club would be ideal for him with its fantastic fanbase.
But there are two stumbling blocks.
The Toon takeover MUST happen to fund the £62m deal.
Newcastle also face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and West Ham.
The Hammers need firepower after their £45m acquisition of French striker Sebastian Haller turned into a flop.
But Irons boss David Moyes believes reuniting Haller with Jovic could spark the pair into a feared Prem frontline.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is also interested as he might need a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, set to leave this summer.
Although Jovic only has two goals for Real this term he bagged an incredible 30 goals in 55 appearances last season when playing in Germany.
The Hammers want him only on loan but the Magpies, with money to burn quite soon potentially, would be able to do stump up the full £62m.
That interests Los Blancos chiefs as they could make an £8m profit on the player.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
