Newcastle target £50m Arsenal outcast who has only played ten minutes this season.

Newcastle are reportedly plotting a January transfer move for Emile Smith Rowe.

Newcastle’s board has seemingly identified Smith Rowe, Arsenal’s young dynamo, as a potential target and the club are eager to finalise a list of prospective acquisitions by month-end.

The Magpies soared back into the Champions League last season after an impressive campaign. Their first significant European match in two decades at St James’ Park, resulted in a resounding 4-1 victory over PSG.

It’s a result that underscores the ambition of Newcastle’s owners to regularly compete in such high-profile contests. To realise these aspirations, substantial investments have been made in bolstering the squad.

Notable additions include Sandro Tonali, Alexander Isak, and Bruno Guimaraes. However, with the return to the Champions League comes the need for a more extensive squad.

The impending January transfer window presents an opportunity for Newcastle to further strengthen its squad. According to the Northern Echo, via the Express, discussions regarding potential targets are already taking place.

The focus seems to be on Arsenal ’s Smith Rowe. However, prying him away from the Gunners won’t come cheaply; they value him at a hefty £50 million.

Smith Rowe, now 23, made his mark at the Emirates as a promising teenager. Unfortunately, an extended injury stint hampered his progress under Mikel Arteta’s management.

Consequently, he has found himself on the fringes of the first team, struggling to reclaim his position. His Premier League playing time this season has been limited to a mere 10 minutes, during which he was brought on as a late substitute against Tottenham and Bournemouth.

If his playing time doesn’t increase, Smith Rowe might be tempted to seek more regular football elsewhere. However, Newcastle must tread carefully due to Financial Fair Play regulations, given their recent spending spree.

The club is reportedly more inclined towards a loan deal for Smith Rowe, and Arsenal has shown a willingness in the past to let their peripheral players leave on temporary terms.