After dropping out of the race to signal Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle United have reportedly turned their focus in the direction of enhancing their backline with the addition of a Premier League rival.
Newcastle drop out of Ekitike race
In the long run it gave the impression to be a selection of both opening the door for Liverpool to make their transfer for Alexander Isak or miss out on Ekitike for Newcastle, who swiftly selected to prioritise their Swedish star. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies have now walked away from any potential deal to signal the Eintracht Frankfurt ahead, permitting Liverpool to advance.
It is a frustratingly acquainted story for these at St James’ Park this summer season. Regardless of doing effectively to welcome Anthony Elanga and with James Trafford probably on his approach, Eddie Howe has been compelled to observe on because the likes of Joao Pedro and now Ekitike head elsewhere. Again to sq. one on the switch entrance, Newcastle should now assess their choices.
With pre-season underway and round one month to go till the Premier League is again, there are a variety of choices that Newcastle might flip in the direction of after lacking out on Ekitike, however Yoane Wissa stays the standout identify.
The Brentford ahead scored 19 Premier League objectives final season – greater than Ekitike managed within the Bundesliga – and is definitely prepared for an enormous transfer away from West London.
He stays one to observe, and the identical will be mentioned for one more Premier League rival as Newcastle look to welcome additional contemporary faces earlier than the top of August.
Newcastle pushing to signal Disasi
Based on Caught Offside, Newcastle at the moment are pushing to signal Axel Disasi from Chelsea after opening negotiations with these at Stamford Bridge. There’s reportedly some perception that the Magpies might land a deal for simply €30m (£26m), which might be a cut-price from the Blues’ €35m (£30m) valuation.
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This might be some of the surprising strikes of the summer season.
Though the Frenchman’s transfer hasn’t gone precisely to plan at Chelsea, he might rapidly rediscover his greatest kind with a summer season change to St James’ Park. It is there that the 6’3 defender might act as immediate competitors for Sven Botman and Fabian Schar, earlier than ultimately changing the ageing latter.
Premier League stats 24/25 (by way of FBref) | Disasi | Botman | Schar |
|---|---|---|---|
Minutes | 854 | 412 | 2,934 |
Progressive Passes P90 | 3.37 | 1.52 | 3.62 |
Tackles Gained P90 | 0.95 | 1.96 | 0.64 |
Ball Recoveries P90 | 3.16 | 3.04 | 4.11 |
Lastly gaining some much-needed recreation time on mortgage at Aston Villa final season, Disasi impressed at instances and started to reside as much as the reward of U23 scout Antonio Mango, who beforehand described the defender as “good”.
If Newcastle can land a deal price simply £26m too, then they need to think about that a formidable discount for a defender who ought to be on the peak of his powers at 27 years outdated.
