Newcastle United have made an supply for Sweden worldwide Kerim Mrabti because the membership begins their search to signal attacking reinforcements this summer time.
The Magpies are understood to be keen on signing Chelsea loanee Kenedy on a everlasting foundation, however monetary constraints are making a transfer for the Brazilian unlikely.
Newcastle might additionally half methods with a quantity of senior gamers throughout the switch window, with Aleksandar Mitrović essentially the most excessive profile participant presently linked with a transfer away from St James' Park.
But the membership will waste no time in bringing reinforcements in the summertime and their first transfer seems to be for Swedish striker Mrabti, who presently performs for Djurgardens IF within the Allsvenskan.
Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws (through the Shields Gazette) declare that Rafa Benitez has tabled a €1.3m supply for the 24-year-old striker - reportedly dubbed 'the following Eden Hazard' in Sweden.
Mrabti has a regular scoring report within the Swedish high flight, notching 18 targets and claiming 16 assists in simply 73 appearances since his transfer to Djurgardens in 2015.
The ahead has additionally registered three appearances with the nationwide group, the newest of which got here in a 1-1 draw in opposition to Estonia initially of the 12 months, however was not included of their squad for the World Cup.
But the Magpies might face competitors for his signature. Djurgardens have already fought off curiosity of their versatile striker throughout the January switch window, however Udinese, Club Brugge and Anderlecht are anticipated to affix Newcastle in a four-way bidding battle for Mrabti this summer time.