Newcastle United’s hunt for attacking reinforcements has hit a roadblock again.
With Champions League football back on the schedule next year, the Magpies are looking to strengthen their squad especially on the wings.
Eddie Howe’s team is in need of extra flair and depth out wide, and plans are already in motion to find the right player before pre-season begins.
The club’s recruitment team has been busy tracking top names across Europe, and the Bundesliga has once again been a key area of focus.
Players with pace, technical ability, and big-game experience are on the list, those who can immediately compete with Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes for starting roles.
One such name had stood out. A player who has won league titles in three different countries. He is a Champions League winner with the pedigree to take Newcastle’s attack to the next level.
On paper, it looked like a dream signing. But that dream might be over before it even got going.
Newcastle United suffer transfer blow with Bundesliga star
According to Christian Falk via CFBayernInsider, Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is not interested in joining Newcastle United this summer.
The French international is reportedly not looking to move to the Premier League right now, even though Newcastle were showing strong interest in bringing him to Tyneside.
Coman, who has been part of Bayern’s title-winning machine for years, may be open to new challenges in the future—but for now, St James’ Park is not part of his plans.
While it's another setback for Newcastle after Coman’s teammate Leroy Sane rejecting a move, this is part of the transfer game.
Big names don’t always bite, but that won’t stop the Magpies from trying again.
With the project still growing and Champions League nights returning, other targets will certainly emerge. This one just won’t include Kingsley Coman.