Newcastle United have set their sights on signing Raphinha from Barcelona as well as lining up a double swoop on Turkish side Fenerbahce to sign Arda Guler and Ferdi Kadioglu.
The Magpies are on cloud nine after Sunday’s 6-1 thumping of Tottenham lifted them to third in the Premier League, leapfrogging Manchester United who were playing Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final. But the club are not resting on their laurels and are lining up targets for the summer transfer window as they close in on Champions League qualification.
Newcastle’s Saudi owners have ambitious long-term aims and plan to back Eddie Howe to continue on their remarkable upward trajectory under the former Bournemouth manager.
