Newcastle United are eyeing a move to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Lee Kang-In this summer after it emerged he is open to departing, according to TEAMtalk.
The Magpies have struggled so far this season and currently find themselves sitting 12th in the Premier League table, while they face a battle to get through to the Champions League quarter-finals after drawing their home leg against Barcelona 1-1 earlier this week.
But after a summer window to forget last year, the club are hoping to reset in the upcoming window, and Eddie Howe is now eyeing a move for a long-term target to get the team back where they want to be.
Newcastle Eyeing Lee Kang-In
Kang-In, who has been described as a ‘game-changer’, has struggled to secure regular first-team football in Paris over recent years, but is a highly-valued member of Luis Enrique’s squad.
The current European champions have been pushing to hand the South Korea international a new long-term contract, but it has now emerged that the 25-year-old is considering all of his options before committing to a new deal, as he wants to play more often.
Lee’s current deal expires in 2028, so there is no rush on finding an agreement, but Premier League sides, including Newcastle, have made their interest known about a potential move this summer. Talks over a new deal with PSG are ongoing, but it’s understood that they are confident of convincing him to put pen to paper despite those talks stalling and progressing slowly.
A move for Lee is possible as the club look to bolster their attacking midfield options, with question marks over the future of Nick Woltemade, while Anthony Gordon has been linked with an exit and Anthony Elanga has struggled for form.
Newcastle Must Strengthen in Attack
The Magpies have struggled badly all over the pitch this season by their own standards, but their attacking standards have especially dropped in this campaign.
Losing Alexander Isak was undoubtedly a blow, and both Woltemade and Yoane Wissa have failed to fill that gap. But they haven’t been receiving the best service this season either, and that will have been apparent to Howe.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT where Lee’s best position is and how he would fit in to the Newcastle side if he joined, and this was its response:
Best position: Right winger or central attacking midfielder for Paris Saint‑Germain and South Korea national football team.
Strengths: Creative left foot, close control, chance creation, set-pieces.
At Newcastle United: Right-sided playmaker cutting inside to link with midfield and striker.
Adds creativity between lines, rotation option with Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes.
Suits possession phases and breaking compact defences.
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