Newcastle United tipped to make €10m play for Enzo Perez
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is keen to bring in forward recruits ahead of their Premier league return.
And Perez is supposedly on the manager’s radar.
According to the Sun on Sunday, Newcastle are ready to buy Perez despite the Spaniard wanting a return to La Liga.
Perez, 28, only joined Arsenal in a £17million deal last season but failed to impress in his debut Premier League campaign.
Arsenal want to sell, having already signed Alexandre Lacazette this summer, and are open to offers.
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Newcastle want to sign Lucas Perez (left)
The Sun on Sunday claim Newcastle are ready to do business - but only because moves for other targets having come to nothing.
Benitez supposedly targeted Liverpool’s Ings but has found hurdles in the way of the transfer too big to make it viable.
Ings has only just returned from knee surgery, which is a concern to a potential buyer.
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Newcastle considered a bid for Danny Ings
Danny Ings trick shot - #SlowMoSkills
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And Benitez’s relationship with his former club Liverpool have strained following his failed attempt to sign Sheyi Ojo this summer.
The report claims a move for Cedric Bakambu failed, while Swansea beat the Magpies to a loan deal for Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham.
