Newcastle join race to sign attacker who has already ‘stunned’ England this month

Newcastle United have reportedly joined the race to sign an attacker who has already impressed against England this month.

Kieran Trippier is anticipated to start at left-back against Serbia today, with Anthony Gordon serving as a wildcard option from the bench. The Magpies will have a strong representation at the Euros with the Three Lions this summer.

Newcastle supporters will be hoping that players like Gordon and Trippier can replicate Fabian Schar’s impressive performance from Switzerland in the competition in the days to come.

Additionally, a forward who has already shocked England this summer has caught the attention of the Toon.

Newcastle interested in Iceland star Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson

Newcastle is among the few teams interested in signing Icelandic international Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, who scored the only goal in England’s shocking defeat to the Nordic nation last week, according to the Sunday Mirror (16/06, p. 72).

Thorsteinsson’s goal left Wembley Stadium “stunned,” and the 25-year-old forward from OH Leuven is now reportedly being watched by Premier League teams, including West Ham and Leicester City in addition to Newcastle.

But according to the source, the Foxes are pushing hard to recruit Thorsteinsson. Since Leuven and Leicester share shareholders, a deal may be easy for the recently promoted Premier League team.

In fact, Newcastle will have to move quickly if they want to sign Thorsteinsson this summer, and this development may point to a possible agreement being discussed between the Magpies and the player.

Thorsteinsson could be a great bargain signing for the Magpies

Away from his heroics for Iceland on the international stage, Thorsteinsson has had a fantastic year with Leuven in Belgium, tallying seven goals and seven assists across all competitions.

And with so many financial considerations at play, Eddie Howe’s team may find the 25-year-old Icelandic international to be a strong option for Newcastle, which is looking for an inexpensive, versatile attacker.

Now is the moment for Newcastle to act, and if they beat Leicester for the Leuven star, Thorsteinsson’s stock will likely soar to new heights.

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