Newcastle Ready To Launch Davide Frattesi Bid As Eddie Howe Revives Midfield Hunt

Newcastle United are reportedly gearing up to make another move for Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi as speculation around the Italian star’s future intensifies. The Magpies wanted him last summer, but internal changes at Inter — including the exit of Simone Inzaghi — kept Frattesi in Milan. Months later, his playing time has dropped dramatically, and the door to a Premier League switch may now be wide open.

Inter Exit Looking Increasingly Likely

According to multiple Italian outlets, Frattesi has barely cracked 200 Serie A minutes this season — a worrying sign for a player who was once considered untouchable. Under new boss Cristian Chivu, he has slipped behind Petar Sucic and Piotr Zielinski in the midfield hierarchy.

Reports now claim a January exit is “very likely.” Inter rejected Newcastle’s initial approach in the summer, but with the player’s situation deteriorating, the Magpies could revisit the deal heading into 2026.

Howe Not Giving Much Away… But The Need Is Clear

Back in August, Eddie Howe openly admitted the club needed another midfielder due to injuries to Joe Willock and Lewis Miley.

“We want six midfielders and now we are down to four,” Howe said at the time. “It is a position we are looking at.”

Newcastle eventually signed Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, but with a long season ahead — and their PSR constraints limiting flashy deals — Howe may look toward strategic signings like Frattesi rather than blockbuster transfers.

The Newcastle manager also shut down talk of re-signing Elliot Anderson, noting that PSR remains a major factor:

“We can’t let one transfer unbalance the financial situation.”

Frattesi Still Shining For Italy

Despite limited club action, Frattesi remains in Roberto Mancini’s Italy setup and recently featured in their 4-1 loss to Norway during World Cup qualifying.

Speaking after the match, he acknowledged the team’s mental struggles:

“It was two games in one. In the first half, there was only one team on the pitch. In the second, we were fragile… Explaining 4-1 is difficult, but I wouldn’t call it humiliation.”

Italy now face a tense playoff route to the 2026 World Cup — and Frattesi’s future could play a major role in his national team form.

Will Newcastle Make Their Move?

If Inter make him available, Newcastle will be among the first in line. Howe wants depth, Frattesi wants minutes, and Inter want financial balance — the ingredients for a winter transfer that could benefit all sides.

A bid may be coming sooner than expected.

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