Fulham have long been linked with Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy but it could be fellow Premier League outfit Newcastle that win the race for his signature.

Christian Falk notes that the Magpies ‘are on the table’ for the Guinean with a release clause of £15.2m.

“Serhou Guirassy is already aware that he can make a move in January as he has a release clause of €17.5m that can be activated at this time,” the head of football at BILD wrote in his exclusive column with CaughtOffside.

“VFB Stuttgart is still fighting for him, but it’s not a lot of money! Not much for the Premier League certainly.

“In the summer, we already mentioned about his opportunity to go to the UK amid interest from Fulham but he didn’t, as he wanted a better opportunity. I’m not sure Fulham is the right club.

“Newcastle United are on the table and might be a more attractive option as a Champions League club.

“We’ll have to see if he’s still playing for Stuttgart until the summer or if he capitalises on his release clause in the winter. It’s just a question of the offer and Newcastle would be a fine deal for Guirassy.”

The 27-year-old has been in impeccable form this term, registering 18 goal contributions (16 goals, two assists) in 10 games this term.

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For such a low release clause, one might imagine there may be a few takers in the English top-flight alone come the opening of the January window.

With Newcastle low on firepower – owing to injuries to Alexander Isak (groin), Harvey Barnes (foot) and Callum Wilson (hamstring) – one might imagine Eddie Howe will feel inclined to strengthen his forward department when possible.

In a battle with Marco Silva’s Fulham, it appears likely that the top four hopefuls’ Champions League stats could issue them with the upper hand.

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According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are weighing up a move for in-form Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy.

Guirassy has been identified as someone who is attainable by the Newcastle chiefs as they look to bolster their attack.

Newcastle have Jacob Murphy out with a long-term injury while the growing list of injuries now includes Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Harvey Barnes.

This has lead to the Magpies prioritising another attacker in the January window with the club already linked with the likes Jota and now Guirassy.

The report stats that the Guinea international “ticks a lot of boxes” for Newcastle and has a £15m release clause in his contract which is not a problem for them.

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The 27-year-old is on fire this season, having scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga so far in just 9 games.

His spent last season on loan at Stuttgart before joining them on a permanent deal in the summer.

In 38 appearances since signing for the German club he as scored an incredible 30 goals and assisted another 4.

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Newcastle United could look to sign a quality goal scorer when the transfer window reopens in January.

They have been overly reliant on Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson recently. Both players are currently sidelined with an injury and Wilson’s injury record in particular is a cause for concern.

Newcastle need to invest in a striker midway through the season and a report from the Chronicle has now linked them with a move for the Bundesliga star Serhou Guirassy.

The 27-year-old has been a key player for VfB Stuttgart and he has 16 goals across all competitions this season. He could prove to be a quality acquisition for Newcastle and he has the ability to make an immediate impact in the Premier League as well. The striker has an abundance of experience and he should be able to adapt to a new league quickly.

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The striker reportedly has a £15.2 million release clause in his contract and Newcastle should look to trigger it in January. They are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world and therefore finances should not be a problem. In addition to that, Guirassy seems to be in the form of his life and signing a player of his quality for the reported fee could prove to be a major bargain.

Newcastle will be hoping to secure Champions League qualification and they need to bring in the right reinforcements in January in order to finish the season strongly. Apart from a quality striker, they should look to invest in a defensive midfielder as well, especially after the ban of Sandro Tonali.

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Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga in recent weeks.

The 27-year-old striker has been in phenomenal form for the German club, scoring 14 goals in eight league matches. Apparently, the striker has a £15 million release clause in his contract and multiple Premier League clubs are keen on signing him.

A report from TeamTalk claims that Fulham are hoping to sign the striker during the January transfer window and they will face competition from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.

However, the Cottagers are currently in the lead and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

Fulham sanctioned the departure of Aleksandar Mitrovic during the summer transfer window and Guirassy could be a quality replacement.

Similarly, Tottenham need to find a reliable finisher who can fill the void left by Harry Kane. Son Heung-min has had to shoulder the goalscoring responsibility in the absence of the England international and Richarlison’s form has been largely underwhelming.

Aston Villa need to add more depth to their attack as well. They have been overly dependent on Ollie Watkins and Guirassy could share the goalscoring burden alongside him.

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The reported £15 million release clause could prove to be a bargain for all three clubs and it will be interesting to see where the 27-year-old ends up eventually.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be an exciting option for the player and he will be tempted to make the move.

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe saw Alexander Isak limp off injured during the Magpies’ 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday and it now remains to be seen if the Tyneside club signs a new striker in January. 

It is uncertain how long the striker will be out of action for but it is certain that a return will not happen before the next international break in the middle of November.

If the Swedish star is on the sidelines for a long period of time, The Shields Gazette suggests that Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy could be a potential target for Howe during the January transfer window.

The 27-year-old is the hottest striker in Europe at present scoring 15 goals across the nine matches he has played this season.

It remains to be seen whether Newcastle decide to make their move for the in-form striker as it will depend on what happens when it comes to Isak’s injury.

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With Callum Wilson not getting any younger, the chance to buy European football’s most deadly marksmen for a snip shouldn’t really be passed up by Newcastle United.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) clearly have a nose for good business whilst Magpies manager, Eddie Howe, has shown his nous and acumen from a footballing perspective.

To that end, when a bargain presents itself the club need to be in the conversation and, ideally, at the front of the queue.

In just eight Bundesliga matches this season, VfB Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy has plundered an incredible 14 goals according to WhoScored.

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On those stats alone it would make him a hugely attractive proposition for any club willing to improve their front line, and it’s certainly enough to have Europe’s finest sitting up and taking notice.

As Sky Germany note, the 27-year-old could move on from his current employers for just €20m/£17.4m in the summer. Perhaps even more incredibly, he is available for slightly less in January.

There can rarely have been a market opportunity like it, and given that Newcastle are acutely aware that they have to get around Financial Fair Play, a move for Guirassy could make perfect sense in 2024.

Whether Howe can and does see the player as part of the first-team squad is an unknown at present, though he’d clearly be foolish if he didn’t at least explore the option in the first instance.

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Fabrizio Romano has provided some insight into the situation regarding in-form Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy ahead of the January transfer window.

Writing in his exclusive column for the Daily Briefing, Romano acknowledged that Fulham seem to be one of Guirassy’s suitors, but he expects there will be plenty of interest in the prolific Guinea international after his superb form in the Bundesliga so far this season, as well as his bargain release clause of just €17.5m.

Guirassy has been on fire in front of goal, netting 15 times in all competitions so far this season, making him the most lethal finisher in Europe’s big five leagues so far, and surely an ideal option for clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea, who need a striker this January.

Romano admits that Guirassy would likely be worth more than double his release clause if not for having that clause written into his contract, so this looks an exciting opportunity for clubs in the January market.

“Some big news from yesterday is that Serhou Guirassy’s release clause at Stuttgart is just €17.5m. The Guinea international has been probably the player of the season in Germany this year, scoring a remarkable 14 goals in just eight Bundesliga games,” Romano said.

“Guirassy has been fantastic, he’s a goal machine, and now many clubs are monitoring him in Germany, England and Italy. It’s hard to believe, but yes his release clause really is just €17.5m – an incredible opportunity on the market.

“I can confirm that this clause is valid in January and in the summer, it’s always available, so he’s on the market – of course Stuttgart want to keep him, but this clause means the player will have the final say.

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“There are many clubs looking for a central striker, so let’s see if they move for him and if Guirassy wants to try a new opportunity this January or if he prefers to stay at Stuttgart for a bit longer.

“From what I’m hearing, some clubs are already moving behind the scenes, so let’s see what happens. I’m aware of some reports naming Fulham but I’m sure it’s not just them, because this really is a super cheap price for a player who would surely be worth more like €35/40m without the release clause.”

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Arsenal and Chelsea surely have to take notice of the fact that Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy is available for a ridiculously cheap fee ahead of the January transfer window.

Both the Gunners and the Blues are a little light up front at the moment, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah not looking anywhere near prolific enough, despite their qualities, while Senegalese youngster Nicolas Jackson may have plenty of potential but is probably not quite at the right level just yet, while Armando Broja has only recently returned from a lengthy injury lay-off.

Guirassy would surely turn Arsenal into more serious title challengers, or give Chelsea a significant boost to their hopes of getting back into the Champions League, after scoring a remarkable 14 goals in eight Bundesliga games so far this season – more than any other player in Europe’s big five leagues so far this term.

Ridiculously enough, a player of this calibre has a release clause of just €17.5million, according to Fabrizio Romano in his post on X today…

?? Understand the release clause into Serhou Guirassy contract at Stuttgart is worth… just €17.5m!

The clause is valid already in January 2024, active in both winter and summer windows as SkyDE reported.

Guirassy has scored 15 goals in 9 official games this season. pic.twitter.com/IBP0GgZYfK

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 24, 2023

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This kind of money is almost unheard of for players like this in today’s market, so it’s surely a no-brainer for the London giants to trigger this clause and get a deal done this January.

Arsenal and Chelsea are also in for Brentford’s Ivan Toney, as per Romano’s exclusive Daily Briefing column here, but, as he notes, the England international would cost more like £65m.

Toney may be more proven at Premier League level, but these crazy numbers from Guirassy are impossible to ignore, with the Guinea international surely now ready to test himself at a bigger club.

Considering what’s at stake for both Arsenal and Chelsea this season, this is an opportunity neither club can afford to miss out on, so let’s see if they move, and who can move into pole position for this bargain deal.

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Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano insists he’s not heard anything about Chelsea or Arsenal making any attempt to sign in-form Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy.

The Guinea international has been on fire in front of goal so far this season, scoring a remarkable 14 goals in eight appearances in all competitions for his club, with the quality of his finishing on show in this video clip here.

Still, Romano is not aware of anything happening with Chelsea or Arsenal, despite the fact that they are two teams who could probably do with adding a little fire-power to their squads this January.

The Gunners lack a real clinical finisher in their side, while the Blues are still waiting on youngster Nicolas Jackson to fulfil his potential.

Romano says Stuttgart also deserve respect, so he didn’t want too weigh in with too much speculation about Guirassy at this stage, even if it seems inevitable that this kind of form is going to attract headlines.

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“Serhou Guirassy – For sure clubs are following the in-form Stuttgart striker, but at the moment I’m not aware of any contact with Chelsea or Arsenal, that would be pure guessing as I’m not aware of any negotiation or contact,” Romano said.

“I think we should also respect Stuttgart, he’s a key player for them and his focus is 100% on Stuttgart.”

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Brentford fear that they will lose Ivan Toney in January to Tottenham or another one of the Englishman’s suitors but the West London outfit are prepared for that outcome. 

That is according to Football Insider, who reports that Toney is expected to leave the club in January once he returns to action following his long-term ban for breaching the FA’s gambling rules.

The England striker believes he is ready to take the next step in his career after an incredible campaign last season which saw him manage 21 goals and five assists across 35 games in all competitions – including a best-ever return of 20 strikes in the Premier League.

Tottenham are one club ready to move for the Brentford star as Spurs look to replace the goals of Harry Kane who left for Bayern Munich in the summer.

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Should Toney leave, the report states that Brentford will move for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, who has been in incredible form this season in Germany. The Guinea star has hit 13 goals in the first seven Bundesliga games, five more in the competition than Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane.

It could be hard for Brentford to lure him away mid-season but if the London club get big money for Toney, then they may use that to tempt Stuttgart to the negotiating table.

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