Exclusive: Newcastle step up interest in £20m Euro ace, his club want pure profit sale
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(Credit: Imago) Tue 12 May 2026 18:30, UK Newcastle United are stepping up their interest in Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet ahead of this summer’s transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.The Magpies have conducted several scouting missions on the 26-year-old in recent months, and feel that a move for him could prove to be a “bargain” ahead of next season. Newcastle are keen to strengthen their hand across the board ahead of next term, but they still have work to do if they are to beat Inter to the deal. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Who is Newcastle target Oumar Solet?Solet has been a shining light for Udinese this season, as he has played a major role in helping the team towards what could become their first top-half finish in Serie A since the 2012-13 campaign. He has caught the eye as part of a Udinese side that have defied expectations this term, and that has won him admirers in the form of both Inter and Newcastle.
However, without the pull of European football on their side this summer, Eddie Howe and Co. will have to find other ways of sweetening any potential deal.PIF ready to ‘pump more money’ into Magpies projectFormer Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider earlier this week that PIF can only “pump more money” into Newcastle once their stadium redevelopment plans have been completed.The football finance expert indicated that the Saudi owners are in no position to “drastically change” how they spend their money, unless they can complete their project to boost the capacity of St James’ Park. PIF would have greater leeway in terms of the financial fair play regulations with more matchday revenue coming into their coffers, and that is in turn likely to have an effect on their transfer spending.