Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a move for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella as they look to add quality to their ranks for next season’s challenge.
The Magpies are way ahead of where they intended to be having finished fourth last season. Manager Eddie Howe admitted his surprise that the Tynesiders managed to secure Champions League football after his first full season in charge. The ex-Bournemouth chief kept the north-east outfit in the Premier League after replacing Steve Bruce.
But after some astute work in the transfer market, he then guided them to Europe’s elite club competition.
All at the club know that it will be tougher next term, with the prospect o …
- June 18, 2023
