Newcastle pushing for “quick deal” to sign “perfect” Eddie Howe player

Saturday’s comprehensive defeat to Aston Villa laid bare Newcastle United’s pressing need for quality reinforcements, with the gulf in squad depth between the two sides becoming painfully apparent.

While Unai Emery could call upon £50 million midfielder Amadou Onana and England star Marcus Rashford from the bench, Eddie Howe’s options looked threadbare by comparison – a disparity that the Magpies hierarchy must address this summer.

Emerging as a potential solution to this problem is Wolves’ dynamic forward Matheus Cunha, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming Newcastle’s serious interest in the Brazilian attacker.

“This can be a quick deal,” Romano revealed, highlighting the £62.5 million release clause in Cunha’s contract and the player’s desire for early resolution to his future.

The 24-year-old’s versatility makes him particularly appealing to Howe, capable of operating across the front line or even as a left-sided number eight – providing cover in multiple positions with a single acquisition.

Cunha’s technical quality and relentless work rate align perfectly with Howe’s high-intensity philosophy, though questions remain about his discipline following several needless red cards this season.

Yet this fiery temperament mirrors Joelinton’s early struggles on Tyneside before Howe harnessed his aggression productively, suggesting the Newcastle boss could work similar magic with Cunha.

The potential £62.5 million outlay represents significant investment, but Cunha’s ability to:

Provide competition for Alexander Isak
Offer an upgrade on the right wing
Fill midfield gaps when required

makes him precisely the type of multi-functional player Newcastle need to bridge the quality gap with their top-four rivals. His arrival would also maintain the strong Brazilian contingent at St James’ Park, following the successes of Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton.

With European football likely returning to Tyneside next season, Newcastle can ill-afford another campaign where their challenge falters due to squad limitations.

Cunha’s potential signing signals ambitious intent, offering both immediate quality and long-term upside as the Magpies look to establish themselves among England’s elite.

The coming weeks will reveal whether Newcastle can secure this statement signing early in the window, giving Howe maximum time to integrate a player who could transform their attacking options.