A fresh claim has been made that Newcastle United have taken a key step in completing the transfer of Piotr Zielinski.
The highly rated midfielder is having another splendid season with Napoli and has perhaps flown under the radar due to the brilliance of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen.
As Piotr Zielinski sees his contract expire in 2024, it has been reported that Newcastle United are interested in a summer transfer for him.
Newcastle take first step to complete transfer of Piotr Zielinski
The 28-year-old has been a sensational touch for the inevitable Serie A winners, registering seven goals and eight assists in all competitions from midfield.
While Zielinski has often not been given the credit he really deserves, former Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti said Radio Wide Sportas transmitted by Soccer Italy that he is a ‘complete midfielder’.
According to a report from the morningas transmitted by Spazio NaplesNewcastle United are ‘lurking’ in the shadows in the hope of a potential transfer as Piotr Zielinski has yet to sign a contract extension.
While Napoli intend to link their talismanic midfielder to a three-year contract, it has been claimed that the player’s decision depends on all the offers available to him.
Further details claim that Zielinski is attracted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League and Newcastle have made the “first moves” to secure a transfer for him.
Other suitors have not been identified, but it has been said that Eddie Howe and Co. are not the only ones interested in the Polish.
HITC Opinion: Zielinski would raise the technical level of the Magpies
One look at the current top two teams in the Premier League, Arsenal and Manchester City, is enough to tell that both are technically in a league of their own.
If Newcastle are to reach that level, they must do everything they can to secure a transfer for a player like Piotr Zielinski, who is technically competent.
Especially in the middle of the park, as Sean Longstaff and Joelinton can be improved from a technical point of view for the winger to further elevate and control games.
