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title: "Newcastle United: Magpies make Gael Kakuta transfer approach"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-05-12T15:10:54Z"
modified: "2021-05-12T15:10:54Z"
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# Newcastle United: Magpies make Gael Kakuta transfer approach

**Newcastle United have reportedly made an approach to sign Gael Kakuta in the upcoming summer transfer window.**

### The Lowdown: Kakuta a forgotten man

Some members of the St. James’ Park faithful may be familiar with the name Kakuta given that he was a youngster on the books with Chelsea, and even managed to win a Premier League title and FA Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gael-kakuta/erfolge/spieler/74297)).

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Kakuta, now 29 years of age, has progressed a lot since then, and is currently doing very well in Ligue 1 for RC Lens, with no fewer than 11 goals and a further five assists in 33 games in total so far over the course of the 2020/21 term ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gael-kakuta/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/74297/plus/0?saison=2020&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=FR1&pos=&trainer_id=)).

### The Latest: Newcastle make Kakuta approach

As per [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/amp7290794062406077494-lens-newcastle-tate-le-terrain-pour-gael-kakuta?__twitter_impression=true), the Tyneside club have made an approach to bring the DR Congo international to the North East.

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This deal would be done in the summer, once his time in Lens ends after a loan spell at the French side from Amiens SC.

### The Verdict: Newcastle should be wary over Kakuta

The Magpies should not be looking to jump the gun in order to sign Kakuta, despite his impressive record in France this season – Steve Bruce’s team should be wary over how it did not quite work out in English football for him as a young prospect in London.

That’s not to say they should completely rule out a transfer, depending on the fee being demanded, Kakuta could be a shrewd addition to his squad, and may be someone to keep an eye on when the market officially opens.

However, we feel there are better options out there, perhaps at a younger age with more room to grow.

[***In other news, find out what big claim has been dropped on the potential takeover here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/takeover-premier-league/)