Newcastle United have been linked with several strikers in recent weeks, and it appears that they are keen on signing the Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata.
According to a report from the Sunday Mirror via HITC, the Premier League side are keen on signing the 30-year-old Colombian international on a loan to buy deal.
The Italian outfit are prepared to loan the experienced striker for a fee of around £8 million, and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle are prepared to accept such a deal.
The player is reportedly valued at £34 million, and he could prove to be a quality addition for Newcastle in the short term.
The 30-year-old is at the peak of his powers right now, and he could make an immediate impact at St James’s park.
Newcastle have been overly reliant on Callum Wilson for goal, and the arrival of Zapata could help share the goalscoring burden.
The Premier League side have already signed Chris Wood from Burnley, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to shell out a significant amount of money for another striker this month.
As for the Atalanta striker, Zapata is likely to be tempted to move to the Premier League this month. The 30-year-old will feel that this is his final opportunity to make a move to the Premier League.
The Colombian has been in outstanding form for Atalanta since joining the club, and he has all the tools to succeed in English football.
Newcastle will have to improve significantly to beat relegation this season, and bringing in a quality striker like Zapata could help them immensely in the final third.
