Newcastle must reignite Mika Godts move as eyeopening stats revealed
Newcastle United must return to the table for Ajax winger Mika Godts after he highlighted his quality with a standout display in Conference League qualifying.
Eddie Howe is looking to bolster his forward line this summer following Anthony Gordon's big-money move to Barcelona.
The England winger was a regular starter for the Magpies, and they have moved to sign Bazoumana Toure since his exit but remain in the market for further additions.
Godts was closely linked with a move to St James' Park towards the end of last season after they registered an interest in his services.
The Ajax star was one of the best players in the Eredivisie last season and picked up the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year award for his standout exploits.
His latest showing in Europe proves that he has outgrown the club and is ready for Premier League football, meaning Newcastle should be accelerating a move.
Mika Godts proved his worth in latest Conference League showing for Ajax
Godts registered 17 goals and 12 assists in 32 Eredivisie appearances last season, but still failed to earn a place in Belgium's World Cup squad.
Newcastle were credited with an interest in his services in May, while sources revealed to Football Insider that Man United were also watching Godts' progress.
The 21-year-old's quality should be beyond any doubt after his impressive breakthrough campaign, and he picked up where he left off in Ajax's first competitive game of the new season on Thursday.
Godts' mazy run saw him breeze past several defenders to pick up an assist in their 4-1 Conference League win against Vojvodina.
He ended the clash with the most touches in the opposition box (9) and the most completed dribbles (6) of any player, while creating two chances, winning 12 ground duels and drawing four fouls.
It could not be more obvious that he is ready to step up to the Premier League, and if Newcastle are content to not rely on him each week, then they should be accelerating a move for his services over the next five weeks.
Harvey Barnes could leave if Newcastle return to Godts deal
Barnes enjoyed some impressive patches of form at Newcastle last season, but still struggled to nail down a place in Howe's starting eleven.
The former Leicester winger started 19 league games last season, with 16 goals and six assists in 57 appearances across all competitions.
Rumours have emerged over his future in recent months, with sources telling Football Insider that Barnes is keen to join Aston Villa this summer.
If they do make a move for Godts in the coming weeks, then Barnes may well be the next Newcastle player set to join their player exodus.