Newcastle United have joined Sunderland in the race to sign highly rated Roma forward Matias Soulé, with the two north-east clubs assessing a move for the 23-year-old before the transfer deadline.
According to TEAMtalk, Sunderland made an approach for the Argentina international in July but were unable to reach an agreement with Roma. Newcastle have since emerged as potential rivals for the attacking player, who has remained in the Italian capital while the Serie A club considered its options. ([teamtalk.com](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/newcastle-compete-sunderland-flashy-serie-a-winger?utm_source=openai))
Soulé can operate on either flank or in a more central attacking role, offering the chance creation and goal threat both Premier League clubs are understood to be seeking. Roma signed him from Juventus in July 2024 after a productive campaign with Frosinone, during which he scored 11 goals in 36 Serie A appearances. ([asroma.com](https://www.asroma.com/en/news/71607/matias-soule-signs-for-roma?utm_source=openai))
Newcastle have been reshaping their attacking options and could view Soulé as a long-term addition to their squad. His ability to create opportunities and contribute goals would give them another creative outlet, particularly with the club still looking to strengthen in the final third.
Sunderland, meanwhile, are also exploring attacking reinforcements as they prepare for the demands of competing in the Premier League and Europe. The Black Cats have continued to consider a number of targets, with Roma winger Igor Paixão also reported to be part of their recruitment plans. ([teamtalk.com](https://www.teamtalk.com/sunderland/news?utm_source=openai))
Roma reluctant to sell Matias Soulé
Roma are understood to be reluctant to allow Soulé to leave unless their plans for further attacking additions develop as intended. The club’s official squad profile lists him as a forward wearing the number 18 shirt, while the Italian side confirmed when he joined that he had signed after recording 11 league goals for Frosinone. ([asroma.com](https://www.asroma.com/en/teams/men/matias-soule?utm_source=openai))
Any deal is therefore likely to command a significant fee, with Roma in a strong position to demand a premium for a young player regarded as having the potential to establish himself in the Premier League.
However, a later TEAMtalk update reported that Newcastle were playing down claims of an active pursuit, while Sunderland had also stepped back from the possibility of a deal. Fulham were said to be the only club still maintaining genuine interest, although Roma were continuing to signal that Soulé’s departure was not imminent. ([teamtalk.com](https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/roma-make-matias-soule-transfer-decision-newcastle-deny-interest?utm_source=openai))
