Newcastle United are eager on signing an “elegant” younger defender, and a deal is feasible this January, based on a current report.
Newcastle concentrating on new centre-back
Newcastle are planning on signing a brand new centre-back within the January switch window, with Eddie Howe eager to strengthen his squad heading into the second half of the Premier League season. As such, the Magpies have began to weigh up completely different choices in defence, and their high goal is believed to be Abdukodir Khusanov of Lens, who has caught the attention as a result of his spectacular performances in Ligue 1 this time period.
Such is Newcastle’s curiosity within the teen, they’re mentioned to have come ahead to orchestrate a deal, which might quantity to a payment of round £25m. Ought to Howe miss out on Khusanov, the supervisor might make a transfer for Membership Brugge’s Joel Ordonez, having beforehand despatched scouts to run the rule over the 20-year-old earlier this season.
Though Newcastle seemingly have their sights firmly set on Khusanov and Ordonez, a brand new goal is now getting into the body, with Spanish sources reporting that Barcelona’s Eric Garcia is now of curiosity. The La Liga facet are comfortable to let Garcia go away in January, and they’d be trying to obtain a payment of round €25m (£21m) for his providers.
The Magpies should not the one Premier League facet eager on the Spaniard, nevertheless, with Chelsea additionally , and there’s a feeling he might adapt to life in England shortly, having performed for Manchester Metropolis previously.
Newcastle are mentioned to be in search of a signing to assist them compete on the highest stage in Europe, and the 23-year-old might match the invoice, given his expertise enjoying for a few of the continent’s high golf equipment.
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Talks are believed to be ongoing.
Garcia struggling for recreation time
The Barcelona-born defender is struggling to get constant minutes within the group this season, typically being restricted to cameo appearances off the bench, however there are indicators he could possibly be a stable addition for Howe this winter. Provided that the previous Manchester Metropolis man already has expertise within the Premier League, he might have the sting on the likes of Khusanov and Ordonez, who’re each but to check the English recreation and fewer skilled in excessive stage soccer typically.
Moreover, the Spaniard impresses on some key defensive metrics, rating within the 86th percentile for tackles accomplished per 90 over the previous yr, when in comparison with his positional friends. Garcia has additionally been lauded by soccer expertise scout Jacek Kulig previously.
£21m is a good value to pay for a participant of Garcia’s capacity, so it’s thrilling information that Newcastle are actually within the race for his signature.
