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Newcastle might sign their own James Maddison in the form of Southampton’s Carlos Alcaraz. Eddie Howe is said to be an admirer of the playmaker and could be tempted to make a bid for him while the Saints are still in the Championship.
The Magpies have had a difficult start to the season, winning only two of their first five Premier League games. Despite their losses to Manchester City, Liverpool, and Brighton, the Toon Army is far from demoralized.
Their 0-0 Champions League tie away at AC Milan on Tuesday night also showed flashes of promise, and Howe will leave Italy believing that his team can fight on the European stage in the coming weeks.
Newcastle added quality to their ranks during the summer transfer window in preparation for their European tour, paying big prices for the services of Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, and Valentin Livramento. However, the higher-ups at St James’ Park are already looking ahead to the January transfer window, and according to talkSPORT, Saints star Alcaraz has been identified as a target and is being actively monitored.