Newcastle United could reopen talks with Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa as they look to bolster their attacking options this summer. Chronicle Live broke the news that 'Gabigol's' representatives are keen on a move to the Magpies with the Brazilian intent on playing European football once more.
The Magpies talks with Hugo Ekitike have reportedly broken down over agents demands and Eddie Howe's recruitment team are looking at possible alternatives. Barbosa has an incredible goals to game ratio since returning to his home country.
There'll understandably be reservations over his spells with Inter and Benfica in his youth, but if he's able to settle in on Tyneside, the Magpies could have one of the most prolific strikers in world football in their side. There's plenty of work to be done before that happens, with no official bid for Barbosa as things stand.
