Newcastle could be on the verge of smashing their transfer record this summer with Lyon star Lucas Paqueta being eyed for a move.The Magpies are ready to hand Eddie Howe some major funds going into the transfer window as they look to take the club to the next level.
After splashing out over £100million in January, Premier League survival was assured with a string of brilliant results.However, Newcastle's new owners did not arrive with the idea of battling relegation every year and do not want to fall into mid-table obscurity.
Ultimately, battling for the Premier League and even the Champions League are their long-term goals.It means that there could be some huge changes at St James Park in the coming weeks - not least to the playing squad where major investment could arrive.
As a result, it is very possible that Newcastle could break their own transfer record this summer.That figure currently stands at £43m after Bruno Guimaraes was signed from Lyon in January.
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