Reports suggest that Newcastle United may have their eye on Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn this summer, as interest from RB Leipzig appears to have cooled off. Despite a slight dip in form in the second half of the season, Kuhn still managed an impressive 21 goals and 15 assists in 51 matches across all competitions.
The Magpies have reportedly been keeping a close watch on the German winger, with the Newcastle Chronicle revealing that their scouting team closely monitored Kuhn throughout his Scottish Premiership appearances during the winter months. Celtic is said to have placed a £15 million price tag on the forward as Newcastle under Eddie Howe assess their options for the transfer window.
Although Newcastle initially pursued Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, the high asking price of £60 million has put them off, making Kuhn a more affordable option with his lower valuation. With reports of RB Leipzig backing off due to uncertainties surrounding their managerial situation, Newcastle may have a clearer path to pursue Kuhn.
Former Celtic player Chris Sutton has expressed doubts about the Scottish club receiving the full £15 million valuation for Kuhn, citing concerns about his consistency following a slight downturn in form after the Bayern Munich game. Regardless, Sutton believes that Kuhn has potential for further growth and may be worth more in the future, making it seem premature to consider selling him at this time. Despite interest from Newcastle, Sutton questions whether Kuhn is truly ready for a move to a higher level at this stage in his career.
