Report: Newcastle eyeing move for ‘world-class’ Serie A star, £35m gets deal done
Newcastle United Informed of Davide Frattesi Price Tag Amid Midfield Pursuit
Newcastle United have reportedly been made aware of the sum required to prise Inter Milan’s central midfielder Davide Frattesi away from the San Siro, according to Sport Witness.
Eddie Howe and his recruitment team have already overseen a frantic summer transfer window on Tyneside. With just over a week remaining before the market closes, there is still time for further drama to unfold. The Magpies have been busy strengthening several areas of their squad, but speculation continues to swirl around the possible departure of Alexander Isak.
The Swedish striker, Newcastle’s talisman and top scorer, has openly angled for a move, with Liverpool emerging as the club most likely to make an official approach. According to senior transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, the Reds remain in pole position to secure his signature if Newcastle sanction an exit.
While the focus has naturally gravitated toward the attacking department, Howe and his staff are also keen to add further depth in midfield. That search has led them to Inter Milan, where Frattesi has been highlighted as a serious target capable of elevating Newcastle’s engine room.
Price Tag Set for Frattesi
Reports suggest that a fee in the region of £35 million (€40m) could tempt Inter into parting with the Italian international. For Newcastle, who are preparing for another season of Champions League football, the valuation may represent a necessary investment to ensure the squad has the depth and balance required to compete on multiple fronts.
Howe currently boasts a midfield that includes the influential Bruno Guimarães, industrious Brazilian Joelinton, and big-money signing Sandro Tonali—although Tonali remains sidelined with his ongoing suspension. Alongside academy graduate Lewis Miley and the versatile Joe Willock, Newcastle’s midfield has quality but not necessarily the depth of experience that comes with competing in Europe’s elite competition.
Adding a proven Serie A midfielder like Frattesi would therefore be a significant boost, both in terms of quality and tactical flexibility.
Frattesi’s Profile and Impact at Inter Milan
At just 25 years old, Frattesi has already established himself as a key player for Inter Milan. Since joining the Nerazzurri, he has made close to 90 appearances in all competitions, becoming a trusted figure in Simone Inzaghi’s squad. His box-to-box energy, eye for goal, and tactical awareness have made him one of Italy’s most reliable midfielders.
Internationally, Frattesi has represented the Azzurri with distinction, netting eight goals in 29 caps. He is perhaps most remembered for his dramatic 99th-minute winner against Barcelona in last season’s Champions League semi-final—a strike that underlined his big-game temperament and ability to deliver under pressure.
A Difficult but Ambitious Deal
Despite Newcastle’s interest, the move is far from straightforward. Inter Milan are under no financial pressure to sell one of their prized midfielders, and Frattesi himself is settled in Serie A. Any transfer would therefore require both significant financial outlay and strong persuasion to convince the player of Newcastle’s project.
Nevertheless, the Magpies have already demonstrated their ambition this summer with the signings of Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw, and Jacob Ramsey. Adding Frattesi would not only bolster their Champions League hopes but also signal Newcastle’s intent to cement themselves as one of the Premier League’s rising powers.
For now, the ball remains in Newcastle’s court. With the clock ticking down toward deadline day, the question is whether the club is willing to test Inter’s resolve with an official bid—or whether the focus will remain on resolving the uncertainty around Alexander Isak’s future.