Christian Pulisic's hopes of securing another Premier League transfer this summer have been dealt a major blow as one of the key players linked with a move for the player have made their intentions clear.
Having opened up on his worst senior season as an established player while on international duty with USA, it has now emerged that one of the teams thought to be in the race to sign him are no-longer in the frame. With AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli all interested, Aston Villa have also been offered as a potential destination.
It was Newcastle, however, that offered one of the most realistic options for Pulisic. Due to their financial strength, Champions League offering and ability to make him one of their stars as well as a change in club, atmosphere and location, Eddie Howe's men appear to make sense on the face of it.