Newcastle United are already planning for the summer, and midfield looks to be a key area of focus.
With a long season behind them and a European campaign ahead, Eddie Howe wants more energy, more depth, and a bit of fresh talent in the middle of the pitch.
While there are always the usual big-name links, this time, the club seem to be watching a lesser-known but fast-rising star from Spain.
And he’s already turning heads across the Premier League.
According to a report from Football Espana, several English clubs have been keeping an eye on a talented midfielder playing in La Liga this season.
His performances have impressed scouts, and he's now on the radar for a possible summer move.
Newcastle United eye highly-rated La Liga midfielder
The player in question has only been at his current club for a short time, but his impact has been immediate.
Strong on the ball, quick to recover possession, and smart with his passing—he's the kind of all-action midfielder that fits the style Howe wants.
And now, Newcastle have stepped up their interest in Christantus Uche, the 22-year-old midfielder from Getafe.
Uche joined the Spanish club for just €500,000 last summer, but his value has soared after a breakout season in La Liga.
His release clause is set at €25 million, and that’s the figure any interested club will likely need to meet.
Newcastle aren’t alone in the race; Aston Villa, Brentford and Bournemouth are also reportedly monitoring him.
Chelsea had previously shown interest but are said to have cooled off.
With Christantus Uche still young and developing, this could be a smart long-term signing for the Magpies.
He wouldn’t walk into the starting XI right away, but he’d bring competition, energy, and plenty of potential.
If Newcastle want to keep climbing the Premier League table, finding gems like Uche could be just as important as signing big names.