Newcastle United Not Currently Rivalling Fulham For Attacker

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Talk Newcastle United are in the mix to sign Fulham target Matias Soule from Roma is wide of the mark, according to journalist Lee Ryder.

Soule has been in demand throughout the summer transfer window, with consistent links with various Premier League sides and he is expected to leave the Stadio Olimpico, but the destination remains undecided.

The 23-year-old still has three years remaining on his Roma contract, but it emerged on Sunday that Fulham are holding ‘very complex’ talks to try to take him to Craven Cottage.

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Newcastle want to further strengthen their squad before the transfer window ends, and it has been suggested that they are also in the picture for Soule, along with Fulham.

Manager Matthias Jaissle registered his first win for the club in the league with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, but the German is seeking to add more depth to his front line.

Whether Newcastle do end up bringing in another attacker is something that will become clear soon, but suggestions they are in for Soule are wide of the mark.

The Magpies are not currently in the mix to sign Soule from Roma and if the Argentine does move, it is unlikely to be to St James’ Park.

A move to Fulham may represent the most likely Premier League route for Soule and all eyes will be on whether Alvaro Arbeola’s men can come to an agreement with Roma for his services.

Last term, Soule made 33 Serie A appearances, scoring six goals and providing five assists in the process, to help Roma qualify for the Champions League.

Soule has been capped by Argentina up to Under-20s level, but has so far not broken through into the senior set-up, with there even being talk he could be called up by Italy instead.

He may well be hopeful that another move, with a prominent role in the side, unlocks a senior international call.