Newcastle and Lille have agreed on a transfer fee, starting at £51.3 million. There will also be performance bonuses tied to his contract over time.
This move is one of Newcastle’s bigger spending efforts on their offense, coming after a significant overhaul of the squad during the summer.
He can play anywhere up front, as a center forward or a winger. Last season in Ligue 1, this versatile player put up 13 goal contributions in all competitions. He even made his debut for the Belgian national team earlier this summer and played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He’s now at St. James’ Park as a big signing with a lot of potential to strengthen Newcastle’s attack.
