In England they already think of Newcastle with Duván Zapata

It is the desire of Newcastle that wants to be prepared to fight in the Premier League and that he knows he needs a striker with the characteristics of Duván Zapata. However, for now the Colombian prepare the preseason with Atalanta and the Italian team will not let it go so easily.

Zapata could succeed in the Premier League due to his characteristics, Newcastle would already be approaching the striker. The English team wants to have a competitive team to dream of qualifying for the Champions League. The nouveau riche, as the club is called, wants to go step by step, but he believes that having Duván is decisive on the offensive side.

Duván Zapata, in the XI of Newcastle

As reported by Talksport, the Magpies will try to challenge Europe with their team. The English medium made the XI with which dream for this season and Duván Zapata is one of the protagonists as a center forward. “Duvan Zapata could be headed for St James’ Park,” he said.

Newcastle would go out with a 4-1-2-3, an offensive team with a single striker and fast wingers to help Duván Zapata. Thus they would form: Pope; Trippier, Boatman, Burn, Targett; Guimarares, Chukwuemeka, Joelinton; Harrison, Saint Maximin and Duvan Shoe.

Newcastle and the need for an effective ‘9’

Sporting Life published that one of the Newcastle’s most important needs is the attack and that is why they believe that Duván It is one of the best options. The medium highlighted several offensive statistics like the game generation 4.28 shots per 90 minutes and an xG of 0.71 per 90.

Duván Zapata is one of the most effective attackers in Serie A. Last season he scored 10 goals in the league and three in the Champions League. The need to have an effective striker is very important, after the passage of Chris Wood who did not have a good half of the season where he only scored two goals.

How much does Atalanta ask to let Zapata out?

The difficulty of the signing would be on the part of the Atalanta who has no intention of leaving Duván Zapata. For Gian Piero Gasperini it is fundamental, in addition, he is having a great preseason. The English team will have a difficult time receiving the green light they long for in the operation.

The Italian team would be asking for 25 million euros. For now, the Colombian will continue preparing the season in Atalanta, the transfer market it closes until September 1 and everything could change in Zapata’s future.