The Magpies could add the Colombian to their squad in the ongoing window as they seek to avoid the drop.
Zapata has been performing at the highest level in Serie A for quite some time now but has consistently gone under the radar, possibly being one of the most consistently underrated performers in modern-day football.
The 30-year-old has been a prolific goalscorer, and his talents have finally been recognised, as reports suggest that newly taken over Premier League side Newcastle is planning to swoop in on the centre-forward as they build a top-quality side, having already signed full-backs Kevin Trippier and Lucas Digne.
However, it will not be a simple matter as the Italian side value him very highly, and will only sell should a competent offer be made.
Valued at 33 million euros by Transfermarkt, the pacy striker possesses world-class technical ability and can give the Premier League defences a hard time, should he sign for Magpies.
He showed glimpses of his ability in Atalanta’s Champions League games against Manchester United, giving the Red Devils defence a run for their money. Zapata can be pivotal to Newcastle’s bid to stay up, as they currently face the threat of relegation.
“Duvan Zapata is a beast. He is fearsome up front, but he is also very talented,”
Sky Sports pundit Tim Vickery said.
With Atalanta out of the Premier League, sources have claimed that the Bergamo are open to selling, and considering the deep pockets of the Newcastle owners, along with the disparity between the financial situation of the Premier League clubs as compared with the Serie A, it should be a reasonably simple task for the Magpies to get hold of Zapata.
The player has had a very good season so far, scoring nine times and also registering four assists in Serie A, as Gian Piero Gasperini’s men sit in fourth place in the league table. He has also had a satisfactory Champions League, as he scored thrice in the competition, including one goal against Manchester United.
