Newcastle United send official to Sunderland for €20m 26 G/A star

Newcastle sent officials to watch Dinamo Zagreb striker Beljo, who has 18 goals in 19 games this season; Zagreb value him at €20–30m.

Newcastle United have stepped up their interest in Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Drena Beljo by sending officials to watch him in action during the Europa League match against Sunderland on Thursday. Beljo, who scored in the 2-0 win, has impressed this season with 18 goals and six assists in 19 matches. The Croatia international's contract runs until 2030, and while Transfermarkt values him at €15m, Dinamo Zagreb's asking price is between €20m and €30m. Newcastle have scouted him multiple times, including in previous Europa League fixtures, and face competition from Everton, Chelsea, Manchester City, Brentford, Tottenham and Manchester United. The Magpies will have another chance to assess him when Croatia face England in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley on November 12th.