By Alan Hutton

3rd Oct, 2023 | 3:34pm

Pundit drops 'massive' Victor Osimhen verdict after Newcastle United swap deal report

Newcastle United face a “massive” struggle if they want to sign Victor Osimhen in the upcoming transfer windows.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Tottenham and Aston Villa defender suggested that the conditions of a deal could prove difficult for Newcastle to execute.

According to Italian outlet Sport Italia (29 September), Eddie Howe’s side could look to offer a player-plus-cash deal for the Napoli striker.

The 24-year-old has two years remaining on his contract with the Serie A side but could look for a way out as early as January after the club mocked their star man on their social media channels.

The report suggested that Newcastle are considering a deal that would include Alexander Isak plus-cash to secure the Napoli goalscorer.

Isak’s current contract at St James’ Park runs until 2028 after he joined from Real Sociedad in a £63million deal last summer and has been an important player for the Magpies.

When asked what he thought about a potential swap deal including Isak and Osimhen, Hutton told Football Insider: “It all comes down to, if that is the deal, does Isak want to go there?

“If he does not that is a massive shortfall.

“I think Osimhen is an outstanding player, I saw him last season against Rangers. They won the league and he was a massive part of that.

“It all comes down to what fee do they want and if it is plus player, does that player want to leave?“

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