According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Manchester City centre-back John Stones and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho to St. James’ Park this summer, and talks have already started.
The English defender cost the Etihad Stadium £50 million in the summer of 2016, while Barca splashed £105 million on the Brazilian in January 2018.
Newcastle will have to pay similar fees to have a chance of landing the duo, and that wouldn’t be a problem post-takeover.
The Magpies are set to have new owners in Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in the coming days/weeks, and the consortium is worth around £250 billion.