Newcastle Suffer Major Deadline Day Blow with Club to Miss Out on ‘Superstar’

Missed Opportunity

Newcastle United have reportedly suffered a major blow on deadline day, with the club set to miss out on a 'superstar' signing.

The Magpies had been heavily linked with a move for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, but it is now understood that the deal has collapsed.

Reasons for Collapse

Sources close to the club have suggested that the deal fell through due to a number of factors, including:

• Newcastle's unwillingness to meet Lyon's asking price
• Aouar's desire to play in the Champions League
• Concerns over Aouar's fitness and injury history

Newcastle's Disappointment

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is said to be "gutted" by the news that Aouar will not be joining the club.

Howe had identified the 24-year-old as a key target in his bid to strengthen his squad before the start of the new season.

Search for Alternatives

With the Aouar deal now dead, Newcastle are likely to turn their attention to other targets in the remaining hours of the transfer window.

The Magpies have been linked with a number of other midfielders, including Brighton's Yves Bissouma and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.

Time Running Out

Time is running out for Newcastle to complete their transfer business, with the deadline set for 11pm on Thursday.

The Magpies will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last summer's deadline day disappointment, when they failed to sign any of their top targets.