According to the Northern Echo, Newcastle are ‘closing in’ on THREE more new signings – with a deal for Allan Saint-Maximin said to be ‘close’.
This comes from Paul Fraser – the Echo’s Chief Football Writer – who also confirms our interest in Brazilian forward Marrony, while Kyle Scott also looks all set to sign a two-year deal after being spotted at St James’ Park today.
Back to Saint-Maximin, Bruce confirmed our interest in the winger last night, however he’s since been left out of Nice’s pre-season friendly with Boavista – news that only adds fuel to the fire regarding his potential move to Tyneside.
It was reported earlier today that we were yet to match Nice’s alleged £20m asking price, but the Northern Echo’s latest piece suggests he is now set to follow Joelinton through the door:
‘NEWCASTLE UNITED are closing in on three more players, including a £20m deal for Allan Saint-Maximim, to give head coach Steve Bruce the ideal start to life at St James’ Park.
‘The Newcastle boss admitted on Wednesday that a deal for Saint-Maximim was being worked on and sources in France are suggesting that a deal is close, after he was left out of the pre-season friendly against Boavista.
‘The 22-year-old, who has represented France at every level except for the senior team, now looks set to follow the arrival of £40m man Joelinton and the hope is for a couple more.
‘Newcastle are also keen to bring in another young Brazilian, Vasco da Gama’s £10.7m striker Marrony, if the deal is right, and a two-year deal has been offered to former Chelsea midfielder Kyle Scott.‘
A move for Saint-Maximin has looked more and more likely over the past 48 hours, while a deal for Scott is clearly imminent following his sighting at St James’ Park today, however a move for Marrony would be a deal slightly out of the blue.
That said, you can see why someone like Mike Ashley is keen on the idea of signing a highly-rated Brazilian for just shy of £11m. The pound signs must be rolling through his eyes.
Time will tell if we really are closing in on Saint-Maximin, but these are certainly some promising claims from the Echo.
Fingers crossed!
All good news – and I hate to sound ungrateful, but we need full backs too. Unless he is happy to settle with Yedlin & Sterry covering RB and Dummett and Ritchie covering LB with Manquillo back up for both.
Lazaar could be in his plans after working with him last season ??♂️
Sharpy17(Quote)
If Ashley had allowed Rafa this leeway things would have been a lot less volatile.
Leckworth Bird(Quote)
What Leeway. Bruce has next to no say in who is coming in. All youngsters with potential and sell on value. Not Rafa’s style at all.
PremAndUp(Quote)
Or maybe Rafa had no intention of staying.
Mick rees(Quote)