Hadj Moussa recorded 13 goals and seven assists in 38 appearances across all competitions last season, terrorising defences with his low centre of gravity, rapid acceleration and one-on-one dribbling.
Former Netherlands forward Marco van Basten described the winger as ‘incredible‘, so it is no surprise that he is in high demand.
Adding unpredictability and dynamism in attack is a top priority for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, especially after the departure of Anthony Gordon.
The Magpies were beaten to the signings of Zadok Yohanna and Victor Munoz by Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool, respectively, leaving them in need of further attacking reinforcements.
Villa are also strong admirers of Hadj Moussa. They are seeking more attacking depth ahead of their return to the Champions League.
Signing Hadj Moussa will require a significant financial outlay. Feyenoord hold considerable leverage in negotiations, having tied the 24-year-old to a long-term contract until June 2030.
The Dutch giants have reportedly set a minimum €35 million price tag to open formal talks.
With his agent, Mohamed Dahmane, actively engaging with several European clubs, Newcastle and Villa will need to act decisively if they hope to land one of the continent’s most exciting wingers.
