A lot of Newcastle United fans have reacted to Luke Edwards’ update on Jarrod Bowen with his price tag being a hot topic.
Edwards claims that the Toon and Hull City have reached an impasse over the transfer of Bowen from Humberside to Tyneside, with Hull wanting £22 million.
What should Newcastle do with Bowen?
Pay Hull's asking price
Continue to negotiate
The Magpies are said to be unimpressed at Bowen’s valuation but remain hopeful of signing the 23-year-old.
This has received a mixed reaction from many Toon fans, with some thinking the club should just pay the fee.
Newcastle United reach impasse with Hull over fee for Jarrod Bowen https://t.co/coMWrtBmrD via @telefootball I know we have heard this sort of thing before but I’m not sure he’s worth £22m. Still chance it’s could happen but not at that price #nufc
— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) January 20, 2020
£12m is ridiculous. He’s scored 52 goals from the wing in 3 years. That was the price for an up and coming player 10-12 years ago – ie that’s what we received for james Milner in 2008
— Lee Shearer (@Popadomsanddips) January 20, 2020
100% is worth it what i have seen in this ridiculous market would fetch double that in 2 years for fat greedy mike
— David Moore (@davidmnufc) January 20, 2020
Won’t pay the going rate for a domestic player used to the leagues but blindly pay £40 million for a striker who’s not a striker
— Rob (@robbalucky84) January 20, 2020
He’s not worth over 10m with a few months left on his contract
— Michael Cantwell (@mickycantwell) January 20, 2020
If Joelinton was worth 40 million then this lad is definitely worth 21. The kids on fire and will be a fabulous addition to the club. ??
— LittleMatchstickOwen (@KuffDam99) January 20, 2020
Quell surprise. This lad looks top draw will be worth 35 with one half decent prem season.
— Dave Melia (@bodas73) January 20, 2020
Totally agree he’s not worth £22m. Especially as his contract is out in the summer. I’d pay half.
— Toon In Toon Out (@toonintoonout) January 20, 2020
This transfer will still happen imo. By this time next year, Hull won’t get more than 12m for him with 6 months left on his contract. If he doesn’t sign a new contract, NUFC or any other team hold the upper hand, unless Hull are happy to lose him for free.
— Dan NUFC82 (@dan2882) January 20, 2020
22 million for a player with 5 months left on his contract behave, they will just be playing hard ball.
— MR George: (@mrgeordie) January 20, 2020
What do we think?
The report states that Newcastle have offered £12m plus performance-related add-ons, but the Tigers are refusing to budge on their valuation.
Steve Bruce has identified Bowen as his top target for this window and would love to add the 16-goal winger to his side.
Newcastle still have time to negotiate for Bowen, but at the moment, it looks like the 23-year-old will not be moving to the Toon.