Newcastle consider moves for Randal Kolo Muani and Samu Aghehowa in desperate transfer hunt for new striker amid Alexander Isak uncertainty

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Newcastle are interested in signing both Randal Kolo Muani and Samu Aghehowa as they continue to plan for a successor to Alexander Isak.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Per The Athletic, Newcastle are considering a move for Aghehowa at Porto as they continue succession planning for Isak's potential exit. Liverpool are continuing to pursue a deal to sign the Sweden international in a British record transfer that could reach £150 million ($200m). The Magpies have already missed out on RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, who is set to move to Manchester United, and also failed to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton, as he joined Chelsea, and Bryan Mbeumo, who also went to United.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Amid the context of their multiple snubs, Newcastle are also considering a move for PSG's Kolo Muani, per Florian Plettenberg, but they face serious competition from Juventus. The Frenchman spent time on loan at the Serie A club last season and is said to be keen on a return to Italy. 

DID YOU KNOW?

Newcastle have only signed two first-team players thus far this summer: Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton.

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WHAT NEXT?

Newcastle kick off their season next weekend against Aston Villa. They do not currently have a senior No.9 available for selection, provided they do not pick Isak.