Newcastle have clearly lacked depth on the wings this term, with the duo of Christian Atsu and Matt Ritchie only manager Rafa Benitez’s most trusted options.
The Toons are hoping to add another quality winger to the squad next month, and have identified £4million-rated Vitesse Arnheim winger Milot Rashica as their top target.
The 21-year-old has lots of pace to burn, can play on either flank, and is highly-rated in the Eredivisie.
Rashica won the Superleague of Kosovo title with Vushtrria in 2013-14 before earning a move to Vitesse ahead of 2015-16 and helping them to the KNVB Cup last term.
The Albania-born Kosovo international has weighed in 3 goals and 4 assists in 19 games across the domestic and Europa Leagues this term, and represents a fine and affordable option for Newcastle.
Scoring and creating goals have been recent struggles for the Magpies, and Rashica has explosive speed that could help out in counter-attacks.
Retaining the club’s Premier League status come May remains top of Benitez’s agenda, and considering the lack of options beleaguering his side, recruitments like Rashica’s are a must next month.
