Report: Newcastle United scouting £15m-rated South American winger likened to Cristiano Ronaldo

It has just emerged, that Newcastle United are scouting a £15m-rated winger who has been likened to Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a recent report.

Eddie Howe’s men endured a pretty inconsistent season but ultimately finished in seventh place – which certainly isn’t poor by any means.

Though, club chiefs will want to kick on now and return to the illustrious Champions League, having had a taste for it already.

That said, Howe will need to be backed in the fast-approaching summer transfer window and one exciting winger has just been linked.

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Newcastle United scouting Ramon Sosa

Newcastle United are scouting Paraguayan winger Ramon Sosa, who is thought to be valued at around £15m, according to Scouts in Attendance.

Sosa is a 24-year-old left-winger currently plying his trade in Argentina’s first division for CA Tallares and he has been likened to Cristiano Ronaldo.

The eight-cap international has netted seven goals whilst laying on six assists across 18 outings this term and is keen on a move to the Premier League.

Ramon Sosa wants to play in the Premier League

Sosa spoke to the press this week and dropped a hint on who he’d like to join this summer, with Boca Juniors rumoured to be interested, too.

“It is a source of pride because, imagine, there is much talk of the Premier League and it’s nice because it is a dream that I have, and I want to fulfil. I hope it comes true,” Sosa said.

It seems if Newcastle are to launch a £15m bid for the wide player, he’ll snap at the opportunity to make the switch.