"Signing the Ivorian would be a step in the right direction. He is a talented player with a bright future, and he is at the peak of his career. He has the physicality to succeed in the Premier League, and he could establish himself as an important player for Newcastle. The reported valuation seems quite reasonable for a player of his quality as well. He could easily justify the 25 million investment in future."
"Newcastle have an ambitious project and aims to be capable of fighting for trophies and competing regularly in the UEFA Champions League. They need to plug the gaps in their squad, and improving their defensive unit will be a priority. They have looked vulnerable at the back this season, conceding 37 goals in 26 league matches. It remains to be seen whether they can get a deal done for the Ivorian international."
Newcastle United are pursuing 25-year-old Ivorian centre-back Odilon Kossounou to strengthen a defence that has conceded 37 goals in 26 league matches. Atalanta signed Kossounou last summer from Bayer Leverkusen and he holds a long-term contract, so the Italian club is under no immediate selling pressure. Kossounou is praised for his physicality, peak form, and international experience, and he is reportedly valued at 25 million. Dan Burn and Fabian Schar are aging options who need long-term replacement. Newcastle aim to compete for trophies and the Champions League, making defensive reinforcement a priority.
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