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title: "Newcastle: Magpies want to sign Kristjan Asllani"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-06-06T08:35:46Z"
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# Newcastle: Magpies want to sign Kristjan Asllani

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) are interested in signing Empoli midfielder Kristjan Asllani this summer, according to a report from journalist [Alfredo Pedulla](https://www.alfredopedulla.com/esclusiva-asllani-il-newcastle-chiede-un-incontro-le-milanesi-aspettano/).**

### The lowdown: Rise to prominence

Having come through the youth ranks at Empoli, the 20-year-old sensation made a senior debut in 2021 when appearing as a [second-half substitute](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristjan-asllani/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/543771/verein/749) against Napoli in the Coppa Italia.

Since then the fully-fledged Albania international has made [27 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristjan-asllani/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/543771) for the Azzurri’s first team overall, taking a career tally to 111 outings across youth and reserve teams.

Currently still a one-club man, that could be set to change this summer. Following previous [interest](https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/05/26/calciomercato-inter-asllani-empoli-leicester-west-ham/) from West Ham, speculation surrounding Asllani’s future has ramped up once more…

### The latest: Newcastle interested in Asllani

As per [Alfredo Pedulla](https://www.alfredopedulla.com/esclusiva-asllani-il-newcastle-chiede-un-incontro-le-milanesi-aspettano/), Newcastle are ‘asking’ the Serie A outfit to hold talks over a possible move for the [twice-capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristjan-asllani/nationalmannschaft/spieler/543771/verein_id/3561) defensive midfielder.

It’s claimed that ‘there will be a meeting’ between the two clubs over the coming days and ‘all the roads are open’ to the prospect of making a switch.

However, the report added that the Magpies face fierce competition from Milan and Inter, who are both ‘strongly interested’ in the starlet, who was recently dubbed a [‘great talent’](https://twitter.com/WesleyVictorMak/status/1506591202258345989) by journalist Wesley Victor Mak.

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### The verdict: Make it happen

Despite his tender years, Asllani made [26 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristjan-asllani/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/543771/verein/749) during 2021/22, scoring once and proving two assists whilst also delivering an impressive 84% passing accuracy, winning 2.3 duels and taking 40.8 touches per league game ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/kristjan-asllani/996820)).

Sharing similar stylistic traits with familiar names such as Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, Wolves star Ruben Neves and Newcastle’s own Jonjo Shelvey ([FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/0fdcef0e/Kristjan-Asllani)), unsurprisingly the talented Albanian holds passing as one of the strongest attributes in his armoury ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/423450/Show/Kristjan-Asllani)).

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[Predominantly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristjan-asllani/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/543771) operating in a deeper-lying midfield role, Asllani can also play in more advanced positions and would therefore act as a welcome boost to Eddie Howe’s options as he and Dan Ashworth attempt to bolster the St James’ Park squad.

Holding a market value of just £3.15m ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristjan-asllani/marktwertverlauf/spieler/543771)), PIF should have no problem sanctioning the funds required to make this move a reality, and it may well come down to convincing the youngster to choose Tyneside over Milan.

***In other news: [Craig Hope drops exciting Newcastle transfer update](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-transfer-news-craig-hope-drops-exciting-moussa-diaby-update-eddie-howe-pif/)***