{"id":564801,"date":"2020-09-05T06:22:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-05T10:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=564801"},"modified":"2020-09-05T06:22:53","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T10:22:53","slug":"newcastle-make-15-million-bid-for-jamal-lewis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/09\/05\/newcastle-make-15-million-bid-for-jamal-lewis\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Newcastle United Make \u00a315 Million Bid for Jamal Lewis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newcastle<\/a> have submitted a bid for Norwich City<\/a> left-back Jamal Lewis, according to Michael Bailey of the Athletic<\/a>. The initial fee is expected to be \u00a315 million, with performance-related add-ons set to take the figure to \u00a320 million.<\/p>\n

Following the Canaries relegation back to the Championship<\/a>, a number of players have been linked with moves away. However, a deal for Lewis would signal their first major sale of the transfer window.<\/p>\n

The full-back is currently away with Northern Ireland, but would be available for selection for Newcastle\u2019s opening premier league fixture with West Ham United<\/a> next Saturday. The signing of Lewis would be the first this window, after the collapse of their takeover deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Newcastle United Submit a \u00a315 million bid for Norwich City\u2019s Jamal Lewis<\/h2>\n

Bid Could Spark More Interest in Jamal Lewis<\/h3>\n

Newcastle United will face competition over the signing of Lewis. The club expect that their initial bid will attract a number of clubs to show their interest.<\/p>\n

Lewis also reportedly<\/a> emerged as a target for Leicester City<\/a>, after Ben Chilwell<\/a> departed for Chelsea earlier this window. Although, it has to be said, the arrival of Timothy Castagne<\/a> should put an end to any speculation of the move.<\/p>\n

Premier League Champions Liverpool<\/a>, were also originally interested in the full-back’s situation before opting to sign Kostas Tsimikas<\/a> instead. The Reds were looking for a back-up left-back and identified Lewis as the man to get.<\/p>\n

Liverpool saw a \u00a310 million bid rejected for Lewis<\/a> in early August, with the Canaries hoping for to earn \u00a320 million on their academy product, forcing Liverpool to go elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Steve Bruce<\/a> Prioritising Premier League Experience<\/h3>\n

As a result of the failed Saudi Arabian-backed takeover, Steve Bruce is primarily trying to secure players with premier league experience. The Magpies have been heavily linked with a move for Arsenal\u2019s Rob Holding<\/a>. But, the 24-year-old is not for sale and Newcastle would only be able to secure a loan deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, free agent Ryan Fraser<\/a> is edging closer to a move to St James\u2019 Park<\/a>. The former Bournemouth winger has been subject of interest of a whole host of Premier League<\/a> clubs this summer. However, Newcastle are set to win the race for the Scottish international, who is hoping for a move closer to his Aberdeen-based family.<\/p>\n

Bournemouth\u2019s Callum Wilson<\/a> is another target for the Magpies. Their premier league counterparts Aston Villa<\/a>, saw a \u00a315 million bid rejected<\/a> for the English forward. Steve Bruce sees Wilson as one of his primary targets and are trying to structure a deal that would see Matt Ritchie<\/a> go in the other direction.<\/p>\n

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