Eddie Howe is set to make one current Arsenal star his top transfer priority this summer as Newcastle plan a huge spending spree in a bid to challenge in the Champions League.
After hammering Tottenham 6-1 at St James' Park on Sunday, Howe's side lie third in the table, five points clear of fifth placed Aston Villa having played two games less. Indeed, only a remarkable dip in form would prevent the Toon Army from dining at Europe's top table for the first time since the in the 2002/03 season.
Since their controversial takeover by a consortium of the Saudi Public Investment Fund in October 2021, the club have thus far resisted the temptation to pay extortionate fees for players. But that could be set to change this summer with the owners wanting to bolster the squad with an inevitable expanded fixture list.
