Newcastle can sign striker target and this is what it means for Yoanne Wissa
Newcastle United are able to afford a deal for Folarin Balogun regardless of whether Youna Wissa is sold, sources have told Football Insider.
Monaco have made the 24-year-old striker available for £43million this summer transfer window.
The USA international is “interested” in a move away from the Ligue 1 club and is keen to prove a point back in the Premier League.
Even if Newcastle are not able to shift Wissa this summer, sources have indicated that the club still has the funds to meet Monaco’s price tag.
The Magpies are willing to let the Democratic Republic of Congo international go if the right offer comes in after a poor first season at St James’ Park.
However, after the £69.3m sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona has given Eddie Howe has been given money to work with.
Folarin Balogun has shone at the 2026 World Cup
So far, Balogun has been one of the stars of the 2026 World Cup.
His performance for the US in the opening two games have helped them to qualify for the knockout stages, with the attacker netting twice against Paraguay.
This comes after an impressive season in Ligue 1, where he netted 13 goals in 30 league matches, which has no doubt helped attract the interest of Newcastle.
The Magpies are in desperate need of a new striker after no player hit double-figure goals in the Premier League last season.
However, it remains to be seen if they are able to get a deal over the line for Balogun in the coming months.
Who else are Newcastle linked with?
Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Liam Delap is still a target for Newcastle this summer transfer window.
The striker has struggled at Stamford Bridge since his move to Chelsea last summer, and netted just three times in 47 appearances across his debut season at the club.
Newcastle may have to battle Everton for his signature, with the Merseysiders also admirers of the attacker this summer.
However, with many of the St James’ Park faithful uneasy about Delap becoming their main striker for the 2026-27 campaign, it remains to be seen if the club makes an official move to bring him in.