Newcastle are reportedly already in talks to signal Brazilian teen Matheus Franca so as to acquire a bonus over rivals earlier than the January switch window opens.
Quite a few elite European groups are keeping track of 18-year-old Franca after he had a breakout season with Flamengo.
Franca gained the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Libertadores in his first season as knowledgeable, which attracted the eye of groups.
And based on Brazilian outlet Globo, Newcastle have begun negotiations with the membership in a bid to signal him early within the switch window.
Eddie Howe is raring to bolster his squad in January as Newcastle look to construct on their spectacular first half of the season and problem for the highest 4 spot.
If he strikes to the north east, Franca, who’s considered Flamengo’s greatest participant since they offered Vinicius Jnr to Actual Madrid in 2018, would undoubtedly carry extra aptitude and high quality.