Newcastle benefited from a formidable boost for his transfer ambitions: the president of Stade Rennais, Arnaud Pouille, authorized Kalimuendo to start negotiations with other clubs for a possible summer transfer.
Arnaud Kalimuendo towards the Premier League?
Kalimuendo had an exceptional season with Rennes in Ligue 1, scoring 17 goals in 32 appearances, finishing third top scorer in the championship behind Ousmane Dembélé and Mason Greenwood. With 17 league goals this season, the former PSG striker equaled the total of his cumulative goals from the previous two seasons. Its effectiveness in front of the goal would have drawn the attention of Newcastle United, giant of the Premier League, as well as Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. Rennes seeks to obtain more than 30 million euros (26 million pounds sterling) for the French, whose contract runs until 2027.
In an interview with the team, the president of Rennes said: ” It was one of the players who had many contacts in January. We authorized him to chat with other clubs. “
The Premier League wants Kalimuendo
Newcastle will experience an important overhaul of his attack next season, with the departure of Callum Wilson, free agent, at the end of his contract next month. In addition, rumors concerning a transfer from Alexander Isak to Arsenal and Liverpool, rivals of the Premier League, are multiplying. In this context, the potential signing of Kalimuendo, at just 23 years old, could be a key element in the Magpies strategy to reshape their attack. Kalimuendo could be considered the future pivot of the attack, leading the team in the post-Isak era.
