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Opinion: Newcastle United-linked Gabriel Barbosa is a massive upgrade on struggling Joelinton

According to The Chronicle, Newcastle United are monitoring Inter Milan striker Gabriel Barbosa, aka Gabigol, and they ran the rule over the Brazilian during weekend’s Copa Libertadores final.

The 23-year-old is currently on loan with Flamengo, and his late brace helped the side to victory in the 2-1 win against Argentinian outfit River Plate.

Newcastle currently have one Brazilian striker on their books in summer arrival Joelinton, but with just a goal in 13 league appearances since his £45 million club-record move, it’s safe to say Steve Bruce’s side need another quality goalscorer, and Gabigol could be the answer to their woes in front of goal.