Newcastle United are looking to sign a striker, having just seen Liverpool steal their move for Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle United are keen to sign a partner for Alexander Isak, but also another option who will take the burden of scoring goals off the Swede.
Eddie Howe will be especially keen to sign another attacker after watching his side fail to score away at Celtic Park on Saturday, without his talisman in the squad.
Yoane Wissa is a big target for Newcastle this summer, as TBR Football has revealed, but the Magpies should be looking elsewhere to find better value.Newcastle should target Evann Guessand over Yoane Wissa
Evann Guessand is a player who could be the perfect option for Howe’s attack, given his impressive versatility.
The 24-year-old has just enjoyed a strong campaign in Ligue 1 as he netted 12 goals and got a further nine assists for Nice.
Only five players managed more goal contributions than him in France’s top division, including Ousmane Dembele and Jonathan David.
Across the season, the Ivorian international filled several roles for Nice, including striker, right wing and left wing.
| Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| Striker | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Rihgt wing | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Right wing | 6 | 2 | 3 |
His ability to fill multiple positions, but play most naturally as a centre forward, could make him the perfect option for Howe’s squad.
Reports have suggested that Guessand might cost around £22m, which would be an absolute bargain fee for a player in his prime years.
Meanwhile, TBR Football understands that Brentford value Wissa at £50m, and whilst he did score 19 Premier League goals last term, that would not represent sensible business.
TBR Football has also revealed that Leeds and Sunderland are considering bids for Guessand, who’s keen to move to England this summer.
The Tyneside club could therefore save themselves around £28m and disappoint one of their biggest rivals by stealing their target.
Evann Guessand likened to Julian Alvarez
Guessand has been likened to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, given his ability to play across the attack by FBref.
The Argentine was a real success in England, that’s why Atletico were willing to shell out £78m to sign him from Man City.
Guessand’s ability to both score and create goals makes him one of the most underrated attackers in Europe right now.
