Newcastle are not just looking at expensive, top-tier targets for their new era after reportedly scouting several players – including an in-form striker – at a recent Championship clash.
Under their new Saudi owners, Newcastle are being linked with a range of high-profile and high-cost players. But they are also aiming to put the foundations in place for the long-term.
With that in mind, they are looking at a range of younger players – some from the lower leagues – who may have the chance to grow with them over the next few years.
Besides, reports have indicated that rival Premier League clubs may be reluctant to do business with them. Further down the pyramid, though, they may be able to make offers that clubs cannot refuse.
A report from the Newcastle Chronicle reveals that they recently sent scouts to watch a game between Luton Town and Fulham on Saturday. The Championship fixture ended as a 1-1 draw.
The representative was tasked with keeping an eye on a range of players. But one who gets a mention as someone they made notes on is striker Elijah Adebayo.
The 23-year-old joined Luton from Walsall in February. After making the step up from League Two to the Championship, he scored five goals in the second half of last season.
This year, he is flourishing, having scored 10 goals from 20 games in the second division so far. One of those was in front of Newcastle’s scouts in the clash with his former side Fulham.
Adebayo is out of contract at the end of the season, so there could be plenty of interest in his services. Newcastle would fancy their chances in a bidding war, though, if they feel he is worth it.
Luton boss Nathan Jones has warned that Adebayo will not come cheap if he is to be on the move in January. He also described him as the best pound-for-pound striker in the Championship after the Fulham draw.
How many pounds it may take to prise him away from Kenilworth Road remains to be seen.
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