According to a report by Give Me Sport, Newcastle United face frustration in their pursuit of Justin Kluivert. He is valued at £48 million by Bournemouth, and the Magpies may not be able to get the deal over the line, as the Cherries are keen on tying him to a new contract.
Kluivert was outstanding for Bournemouth last season, and it is no surprise that the Cherries do not want to lose a key player like him. Andoni Iraola will be hoping to see his team perform well again next season, and the Premier League outfit need to hold onto their best talents. They have already lost players like Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez.
The report has claimed that Bournemouth are hoping to agree on a new deal with the Dutch attacker. It will be interesting to see if they can convince him to commit his long-term future to the club. The Dutchman was an important player for them last season, and he is currently at the peak of his powers. He could get even better next season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United need more depth in their attacking unit. The Magpies are closing in on signing Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, and it would be quite surprising if they decided to sign Kluivert as well.
The Tyneside outfit might not be able to accommodate both players in the starting lineup next season, although they need more depth to compete on four fronts. Meanwhile, the Dutch playmaker is valued at £48 million, and he will not want to sit on the bench at a big club.
It makes sense for the 26-year-old Dutchman to continue at his current club and play regularly. He will be looking to establish himself as one of the best attacking players in the Premier League in the coming years.
Newcastle United were overly dependent on Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon in the final third last season. They need more options in the offensive unit, and the Swedish international Elanga could be a smart acquisition. Elanga has shown his ability at Nottingham Forest, and he will look to hit the ground running at his new club.
Newcastle United will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they must add more depth and quality to the squad. It remains to be seen whether they can improve adequately.
