Newcastle’s potential interest in striker Marcos Leonardo has raised concerns for West Ham, who are also eyeing the young talent. West Ham had attempted to secure his services before the summer transfer window closed, with their technical director, Tim Steidten, even flying to Brazil for negotiations with Santos. However, the deal fell through.
Recent reports suggest that West Ham remains keen on the 20-year-old Brazilian wonderkid ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. This interest aligns with West Ham manager David Moyes’ admission that he is actively searching for a new number nine, and he has expressed envy over Newcastle’s acquisition of the “unbelievable” Aleksander Isak.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s manager, is reportedly considering hijacking West Ham’s pursuit of Marcos Leonardo. It’s worth noting that Roma, who were also linked to the striker, has dropped their interest after signing Romelu Lukaku.
The reports indicate that Newcastle is exploring the possibility of making a move for Marcos Leonardo in January. The striker himself is said to be interested in leaving Santos in the upcoming transfer window, especially as Santos has been facing challenges in the league, currently sitting at 15th place in the table. Despite the team’s struggles, Leonardo has managed to score 13 goals and provide two assists in 24 games, making him a promising prospect for both clubs.