Report: Bruce looking to persuade £12m midfielder to join Newcastle, talks in progress – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Newcastle United are in talks to sign Watford midfielder Will Hughes this summer, according to reports from The Sun.
The Magpies are keen to bolster their midfield this summer, and they have been heavily linked with a move for Joe Willock of Arsenal.
The exciting youngster seven goals in seven consecutive Premier League games, and the Magpies are keen to bring him to St James’ Park.
Arsenal are now demanding around £30 million and Newcastle are the only club to have registered concrete interest in the youngster.
However, it seems, the Magpies have shifted their attention elsewhere.
The report claims that the Magpies boss, Steve Bruce, is in talks to sign the former Derby County midfielder.
The veteran manager hopes to persuade Hughes to move to Tyneside in a deal worth around £12 million.
Hughes joined Watford in 2017 and made over 115 appearances for the Hornets. He has impressed for them in the Championship last season, but Watford are willing to let him go to bring in new players.
Newcastle are working under a tight budget this summer amid uncertainty about the club’s long term ownership.
It has been claimed previously that Bruce will be given just £50 million to operate in the transfer market, and he needs to wheel and deal for a couple of additions to the squad.
The report claims that Bruce could consider offering players to Watford in a potential swap deal, with midfielder Isaac Hayden is being considered as an option.
Watford are interested to take him as a part of the deal. Hayden did well last season for the Magpies, but Newcastle are still willing to offload him this summer.
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