Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his crew’s second purpose with the followers. (Photograph by George Wooden/Getty Photographs)
Newcastle United goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos has been linked with a transfer away from the membership throughout the summer time switch window.
Based on a now-deleted tweet from switch skilled Fabrizio Romano (h/t GeordieBootBoys), the 31-year-old had the prospect to go away on mortgage however turned down a transfer to Liga MX facet Pumas.
Newcastle have reportedly been monitoring James Trafford in latest weeks, suggesting Vlachodimos not has a future at St. James’ Park. It might be excellent for all events if he secures a transfer this summer time. Nevertheless, the Greek worldwide’s refusal to exit on mortgage complicates issues for the Magpies.
Newcastle paid £20 million for him after they signed the participant, and they’re going to look to recoup a few of it this summer time. It is going to be fascinating to see if they’ll discover a appropriate vacation spot for the goalkeeper.
Odysseas Vlachodimos needs European soccer
At this stage in his profession, common first-team soccer is essential for Vlachodimos, and sitting on the bench at Newcastle advantages nobody. On the flip facet, the membership can be eager to dump fringe gamers like him to unlock the wage invoice and make room for future signings.
With Champions League soccer secured for subsequent season, Newcastle are constructing a squad able to competing on a number of fronts. Letting go of surplus gamers is a part of that imaginative and prescient. Vlachodimos, who aspires to proceed competing in European soccer, reportedly rejected Pumas attributable to their non-European standing.
La Liga transfer on the horizon?
The deleted tweet from Romano additionally hinted at curiosity from La Liga outfit Villarreal, who’re stated to be monitoring the scenario intently. Whether or not any European facet will step ahead with a concrete supply stays to be seen. For now, each the participant and membership are in limbo, and the approaching weeks may decide the way forward for Vlachodimos at Newcastle.
