Newcastle has expressed interest in acquiring Assane Diao, a young football prodigy who recently transferred to Como from Real Betis for a club-record fee of €12 million, to bolster their right flank following Miguel Almiron's departure. Despite Diao's recent move to Como, where he has quickly made a significant impact by scoring four goals in his first four Serie A matches, Newcastle is seeking reinforcements under Eddie Howe's leadership to sustain their attacking strength. The talent, who was born in Spain but originally hails from Senegal, has played for Spain at various youth levels and was part of the team that clinched the U-19 European Championship in 2024. Diao's impressive performance has drawn the attention of clubs like Newcastle, who are keen to strengthen their squad.