Newcastle United join the hunt for Brighton winger Leandro Trossard

The Magpies reportedly want to add more quality on the flanks.

Reports in the British media claim that Newcastle United have joined the hunt for Brighton winger Leandro Trossard.

The 27-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.

Brighton spent 15.56 million euros to sign the Belgium international from Genk in the summer of 2019. The 27-year-old has one and a half years left on his current contract which expires in 2024.

In 12 appearances this season, Trossard has managed to score 7 goals and contributed with 2 assists.

The 27-year-old is considered to be one of the best wingers in Belgium. Trossard has also left his mark at the international stage after netting 5 goals in 21 senior appearances for the Belgium national team.

Eddie Howe is eager to add a winger to the squad. He wants an experienced player that can be a leader on and off the pitch for him. The Belgium international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of winger Howe wants to target in the winter transfer window.

The former Genk man will add a new dimension to Newcastle’s attack.

According to the report, “Newcastle United are joining the interest for Brighton attacker Leandro Trossard. The Northern Echo says Newcastle are also considering a move for the left-winger as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his squad in the January window. Howe is targeting depth in wide areas amid concern over Allan Saint-Maximin’s injury record. Trossard has impressed with his performances for Brighton this season and is valued at around £30million. The Belgian forward, 27, has reportedly attracted the interest of the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid following his superb start to the campaign.”

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It would take a huge offer from Newcastle to prise the 27-year-old winger from Brighton.

Brighton are not in a position where they need to sell and would like to keep hold of the winger, but right offer may force the club to consider a deal.

Good signing for Newcastle United?

Signing the 27-year-old in the winter transfer window would be a masterstroke from Eddie Howe.

Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Newcastle.

Newcastle fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club.

It will be interesting to see what happens when Newcastle come calling for Trossard this winter.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.