Newcastle United have launched an audacious triple transfer bid worth approximately £125 million for three Premier League players.
The Magpies have submitted formal offers for Brighton forward Joao Pedro, Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford and Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga in what would represent a significant statement of intent from the club.
The ambitious move comes as Eddie Howe's side prepare for their return to Champions League football next season.
Newcastle's offer for Brighton striker Joao Pedro is reported to be in the region of £50 million, with a similar amount being discussed for Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle are in the market for Anthony Elanga, James Trafford and Joao Pedro
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The bid for Burnley goalkeeper Trafford is believed to be around £25 million plus add-ons, taking the total value of the triple swoop to approximately £125 million.
According to The Telegraph, all three players want to join the club.
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The players' wage demands are not expected to be an issue, with Champions League football proving a significant attraction for the trio.
However, negotiations remain ongoing as there is currently a gap between Newcastle's valuations and what the selling clubs are seeking.
Brighton, Burnley and Nottingham Forest are all understood to be holding out for higher fees for their respective players, with resistance to the current offers.
The Telegraph further reports that whilst there is growing momentum behind Newcastle's recruitment moves, considerable work remains to be done before any deals can be finalised.
Negotiations are set to continue with all three clubs in the coming days, with the possibility that the situation could shift dramatically as talks progress.
The triple swoop represents Newcastle's attempt to address three of their four key positional needs this summer.
That is despite encountering Profit and Sustainability Rules problems over the past couple of years.
There had been fears that the Magpies would have cash in on star assets including Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes.
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Eddie Howe is desperate to bolster his squad this summer
GettyWith the club set to compete in the Champions League following their recent qualification, strengthening the squad has become crucial for Howe's side to make an impact in Europe's elite competition.
And reaching the Champions League has also proved crucial to the club's coffers.
Newcastle have yet to make an official signing this summer, but this ambitious move signals their intent to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts next season.
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