‘Unreal player’, ‘get him at all costs’: Some Newcastle fans wowed by links with £33.5m powerhouse who’s ‘like a train’

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A number of Newcastle United fans have welcomed speculation linking the Magpies with Duvan Zapata.

The Magpies have already signed two players in the January transfer window – Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood.

Newcastle were in urgent need of bolstering their attacking ranks prior to Wood’s arrival at St James’ Park.

With Callum Wilson out of action, a new striker was a priority for Magpies boss Eddie Howe.

Now, Newcastle are reportedly pushing to land a new centre-back.

However, there’s certainly scope to bring in more reinforcements in attack.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb – via Sport Witness – the Magpies held talks over Duvan Zapata last week.

Newcastle reportedly made a ‘concrete proposal’ to sign the Atalanta ace on a loan deal with an ‘obligation to redeem’.

Although the Italian outfit rejected the Magpies’ first offer, they’re willing to sell, according to TMW.

Atalanta have reportedly quoted Newcastle 40m euro (around £33.5million) for Zapata.

The Colombia international is known for his speed, movement, physicality, powerful shot and prolific goalscoring.

This season, he has 12 goals and seven assists from 22 Atalanta appearances.

Zapata’s overall record for his club reads 152 appearances, 78 goals and 38 assists.

Former Atalanta skipper Papu Gomez said on Instagram (via Goal.com) in 2020: “Zapata’s shorts look like underwear, he is so big.

“When he is feeling good he’s like a train – you throw the ball forward and ‘ciao!’”

Here’s what some Newcastle fans have made of the Zapata to Tyneside speculation: