After missing out on Mbeumo, Newcastle now want to sign ‘one of the best wingers in Europe’ in £29m move – journalist

Newcastle United Face Early Transfer Blow as Bryan Mbeumo Joins Manchester United

Newcastle United have encountered their first disappointment in the current summer transfer window after Bryan Mbeumo opted to sign with Manchester United. Despite strong interest from Eddie Howe in bringing the Brentford forward to St. James’ Park, the Cameroon international has chosen a different path.

Mbeumo, who enjoyed an impressive Premier League campaign last season with 20 goals in 38 appearances, is set to cost the Red Devils over £60 million. According to TBR Football, Newcastle are no longer pursuing the Brentford star, believing the price tag is too steep.

Newcastle Shift Focus to Kingsley Coman

Instead, Newcastle have turned their attention to Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. As reported by Christian Falk, a trusted source on Bayern Munich affairs, the Magpies are seriously considering the French international, although they continue to explore other options as well.

Bayern are open to selling Coman, who has two years left on his current deal, and are seeking £29 million for the 28-year-old. Barcelona are also monitoring the situation, although their priority targets remain Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.

Coman managed seven goals and four assists in 41 appearances across all competitions last season—a modest return that partly explains Bayern’s willingness to part ways with him for a relatively low fee.

Potential Risks in Coman Deal

While £29 million could be seen as a bargain for an experienced player of Coman’s caliber whom former coach Julian Nagelsmann once described as “one of Europe’s best wingers” there are concerns. Coman currently earns £247,000 per week at Bayern, a figure significantly higher than the £160,000 weekly wage of Newcastle’s current top earner, Bruno Guimarães.

Another red flag is Coman’s injury history. Over the past several seasons, he has missed significant playing time:

Given this checkered fitness record and the high wage demands, Newcastle may need to carefully evaluate whether Coman is the right response to losing out on Mbeumo.