Newcastle Join Sunderland in Late-Window Chase for Matías Soule
Roma’s shifting pursuit of new attackers has made a sale more likely before the transfer deadline.
Overview
- Monday reports said Newcastle formally entered the late-window race to sign 23-year-old Matías Soule from AS Roma, creating direct competition with Sunderland.
- Sunderland had tracked Soule through the summer and made an approach in July but failed to agree terms with Roma at that time.
- Sources say Roma are prioritizing other forward signings, and that club recruitment could force them to consider selling Soule before the imminent deadline.
- Several Premier League clubs including Fulham, Everton and Brighton have been linked and reports say Roma would demand a premium rather than sell the player cheaply.
- Soule is a technically gifted Argentina-born wide attacker who can both create and score, a profile that could help Newcastle replace outgoing forwards or give Sunderland the depth they need for European competition.