Report: Newcastle Suffer Major Deadline Day Blow with Club to Miss Out on ‘Superstar’

Eddie Howe's hopes of landing a big name before the transfer window slams shut appear over

The Magpies have been heavily linked with a move for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar throughout the summer

Newcastle United have reportedly suffered a major blow on deadline day, with the club now set to miss out on Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.

The Magpies have been heavily linked with a move for the Slovakia international throughout the summer, but according to BBC Sport, the deal is now dead in the water.

It is understood that Inter Milan have demanded a fee of around £60 million for Skriniar, a price tag that Newcastle were unwilling to meet.

The Magpies have already spent over £100 million on new signings this summer, and it seems that they are not prepared to spend any more before the deadline.

Skriniar is one of the most highly-rated defenders in Europe, and he would have been a major coup for Newcastle.

However, it seems that the Magpies will have to look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements before the window closes.