Newcastle could land a “world-class” star for Euro 2024

In recent weeks, Newcastle United have stepped up efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign where they will be looking to return to European football.

Eddie Howe's side finished the Premier League campaign in seventh place, in a highly injury-hit season in which the Magpies missed out on a Europa Conference League place after defeating Manchester United's FA Cup.

The club has been hit hard by setbacks, operating without regularity after several injuries to members of the first team.

However, Howe and the Saudi PIF are looking to combat their recent problems by entering the transfer market, aiming to provide more depth in all areas of the pitch.

Increase employment in one area, the club is exploring a number of options to return to the level reached in 2022/23.

Newcastle's efforts to sign a new goalkeeper

In the past few weeks, the club have looked close to signing a new goalkeeper, with Nick Pope fresh off a long shoulder issue and Martin Dubravka looking more than capable in Pope's absence.

Howe's side have given themselves the opportunity to seek more changes, and James Trafford is looking to arrive on Tyneside to improve the situation in the club.

The 21-year-old has endured a difficult first season in the Premier League, keeping just two points in 28 games – although he was previously a hero as England claimed glory in the U21 European Championship last summer, saving a penalty shootout. .

It was previously reported that Burnley would demand around £30m for the youngster's services, while Newcastle had an initial offer of £15m rejected in the past few days.

The former Manchester City academy player no doubt has great attacking potential, but judging by his recent campaign in England's top flight, he will need time before he becomes a top-class 'keeper.

The Magpies have previously been linked with another stopper, with the club making a huge mistake by not pursuing the talent following their recent run at Euro 2024.

Newcastle may regret not pursuing a move for the £35m talent

Since the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign, Newcastle have been strongly linked with a £35m move for Valencia shot stopper Giorgi Mamadashvili.

The 23-year-old has played 36 games in the 2023/24 campaign, keeping 13 points, the third highest in the division despite finishing ninth at the end of the season.

He has now been at his best at home at Euro 2024, producing a fine performance for Georgia despite his country's 3-1 defeat against Turkey on Tuesday evening.

The “class-class” Mamardashvili, as called by one commentator, made five saves, four of which came from shooting inside his 18-yard box, the boy could not do anything to prevent two amazing goals scored by the opposition.

He also completed 14 passes and made 40 touches, showing his ability with the ball at his feet as Howe looks to adopt a player-based style next season.

With the club looking to spend heavily on their number one signing this summer, it is important that they choose the right player to lead the club in a possible fight for European football, while also making an addition that will not spoil their battle with FFP.

Mamardashivili has revealed in various stages that he can make a big move for a club that is pushing to reach the highest level of European football, and Howe could make a big mistake by prioritizing a move to Trafford over Georgia. They should review their transfer plans in the summer.