Should join Toon says former star and Devils join battle for Inacio

you can’t just chuck money at it like you used to. Growing commercial revenue is key because you can’t just stick loads of owner equity in.”

Former Newcastle United defender Jonathan Woodgate believes the Magpies should be aiming to sign Jesse Lingard this summer, if they’re serious about European aspirations.

Eddie Howe’s side were linked with a loan move for the Manchester United midfielder in January, but were unable to agree a loan fee for the England international.

Lingard spent the second-half of last season on loan with West Ham United and was one of the signings of last year’s January window.

The 29-year-old was given assurances over game time this season, but Lingard has been let down by Manchester United and looked to be heading to St James’ Park on loan in January. The Red

Devils hierarchy put a block on the move, with the Hammers also interested, leaving Lingard to see out the rest of his contract at Old Trafford before leaving this summer.

According to A Bola, Manchester United are now leading Newcastle in the race to sign Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio.

The Magpies were linked with a move for the Portuguese centre-back last month, but now the Red Devils are also reportedly in the mix.

Erik ten Hag is expected to oversee a huge rebuild at Old Trafford this summer, after another disappointing campaign. Ten Hag will leave Ajax at the end of the season and take over from Ralf Rangnick.

The report claims Man United will meet the Eur45million release clause by offering Eur40milion up front and covering the rest through bonuses and add-ons.