After dropping out of the race to signal Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle United have reportedly turned their focus in direction of bettering their backline with the addition of a Premier League rival.
Newcastle drop out of Ekitike race
In the long run it appeared to be a alternative 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 time. Regardless of doing properly to welcome Anthony Elanga and with James Trafford probably on his approach, Eddie Howe has been pressured 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 direction of after lacking out on Ekitike, however Yoane Wissa stays the standout identify.
The Brentford ahead scored 19 Premier League targets final season – greater than Ekitike managed within the Bundesliga – and is actually prepared for a giant transfer away from West London.
He stays one to observe, and the identical may be stated for an additional Premier League rival as Newcastle look to welcome additional contemporary faces earlier than the tip of August.
Newcastle pushing to signal Disasi
In keeping with 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 probably the most surprising strikes of the summer time.
Though the Frenchman’s transfer hasn’t gone precisely to plan at Chelsea, he might shortly rediscover his greatest type with a summer time change to St James’ Park. It is there that the 6’3 defender might act as instantaneous competitors for Sven Botman and Fabian Schar, earlier than ultimately changing the ageing latter.
|
Premier League stats 24/25 (through FBref) |
Disasi |
Botman |
Schar |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Minutes |
854 |
412 |
2,934 |
|
Progressive Passes P90 |
3.37 |
1.52 |
3.62 |
|
Tackles Received P90 |
0.95 |
1.96 |
0.64 |
|
Ball Recoveries P90 |
3.16 |
3.04 |
4.11 |
Lastly gaining some much-needed sport time on mortgage at Aston Villa final season, Disasi impressed at occasions and commenced to dwell as much as the reward of U23 scout Antonio Mango, who beforehand described the defender as “sensible”.
If Newcastle can land a deal value simply £26m too, then they need to take into account that a formidable cut price for a defender who ought to be on the peak of his powers at 27 years previous.
