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title: "Newcastle United: Magpies to rival Manchester United for Federico Chiesa"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-federico-chiesa-transfer-race-man-united/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-07-11T10:20:11Z"
modified: "2020-07-11T10:20:11Z"
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# Newcastle United: Magpies to rival Manchester United for Federico Chiesa

**Newcastle United are set to rival Manchester United for the signing of Federico Chiesa in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to [La Nazione](https://www.lanazione.it/) (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-preparing-shock-offer-e60m-rated-forward-talks-take-place-august/)).**

As per the outlet, the Fiorentina ace may move away from Italy for a fee of at least €60m, which equates to around £53.7m.

However, there is not yet an indication as to just how much the Tyneside club are willing to put on the table, but [La Nazione](https://www.lanazione.it/) believe that they will overtake the likes of Inter Milan and Juventus for his signature.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

This is pending the proposed takeover in the northeast, though, as the Premier League are yet to approve of the £300m deal between Mike Ashley and Amanda Staveley’s Saudi Arabian-led group.

Chiesa is enjoying a relatively impressive 2019/20 season so far, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 30 games in all competitions (via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/federico-chiesa/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/341092/plus/0?saison=2019&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

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Comparing the Fiorentina winger to the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin, Christian Atsu and Matt Ritchie in their respective domestic leagues so far in this campaign, Chiesa has netted the most strikes as well as averaging more shots in Serie A (per [Whoscored](https://www.whoscored.com/PlayerComparison)).

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

The 22-year old could prove to be a valuable addition at St James’ Park if he moves to Newcastle and can replicate his Serie A form in English football, but the potentially extortionate price tag would arguably put a lot of pressure on his shoulders.

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Nevertheless, if the Magpies can beat the likes of Manchester United, Inter and Juventus for his services, then it promises to be a real coup for the Toon Army.

***Geordies, would Chiesa be a good signing? Comment below with your views!***