Newcastle United’s hopes of signing a Bayern Munich player have been dashed this summer.
The Magpies are in the market for reinforcements after a challenging Premier League season, finishing seventh and missing out on European football for the 2024/25 campaign. Eddie Howe is now fully focused on the Premier League and aims to add a few quality players to his squad in the coming weeks.
One of their major targets, however, is set to disappoint them.
Serge Gnabry’s Decision on Joining Newcastle United
Serge Gnabry is a prominent figure in German football. The former Arsenal player is one of Bayern Munich’s highest-paid athletes, showcasing his quality in the Bundesliga for many years. However, following a tough season marred by injuries, Gnabry’s future at Bayern Munich seemed uncertain, sparking rumors that Newcastle United might make a £40 million bid for him this summer.
Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has provided an update on the situation, revealing that while Newcastle is interested in Gnabry, the German international has no interest in moving to St James’ Park. Gnabry intends to stay at Bayern this summer.
Plettenberg tweeted: “Rumors about a possible transfer of Serge Gnabry to NUFC are wide of the mark. Newcastle are interested but Gnabry won’t join #NUFC.… and the 29 y/o still has no intention of leaving FC Bayern as he wants to stay. Contract valid until 2026.”
Alternative Targets for Newcastle
While signing a player of Gnabry’s caliber would have been a significant boost for Newcastle, that deal now appears impossible. Nonetheless, the Magpies still need reinforcements in the wide areas this transfer window and have been linked with several other players.
One target is Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville. According to Ben Jacobs, Newcastle United is interested in signing him this summer. However, they face strong competition from Chelsea and Brighton.
Jacobs told GiveMeSport: “There is interest in him (Summerville). We know Brighton have taken a look. We know that he could still be on Chelsea’s radar. Newcastle are also interested in the player. So it will still be a big surprise if between now and the end of the window, given how many clubs want players in his position, it will be a surprise if somebody doesn’t make a formal offer for Summerville.”