Newcastle United have just launched a bid to sign a very highly-rated attacker on the continent. The Tynesiders have endured a topsy-turvy start to the summer transfer window having had a late PSR scare towards the end of June. They managed to avoid a potential points deduction in the end but it meant they sold promising talents Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson. Eddie Howe revealed that he was frustrated about losing the duo but glad his top-rated assets remained at St James’ Park despite links elsewhere. With that said, Newcastle are now looking forward and have just lodged a bid for an exc…