Saido Berahino is a wanted man this summer (Picture:AP)

Newcastle United have emerged as shock favourites to sign West Brom forward Saido Berahino – after reportedly hijacking Tottenham’s transfer move for the forward.

The England Under-21 international looks set to leave the Hawthorns this summer and was a key target for Mauricio Pochettino – who views the striker as the perfect partner for Harry Kane.

However, Spurs have been put off by the Baggies’ asking price of £20million and this has cleared the way for the Magpies to move in on the 21-year-old.

After being dragged into a relegation fight last season, owner Mike Ashley has promised to splash the cash and he’s willing to break the club’s transfer record to sign the promising forward, according to reports.




MORE: Newcastle ‘make shock bid to sign forward ahead of Arsenal’

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