Some big claims have emerged from Dutch journalist Maarten Wijffels today.
According to the Sportwereld reporter, Newcastle will make a move for Feyenoord star Luis Sinisterra as soon as the January transfer window opens.
He claims we will “immediately start bidding” for the 22-year-old and believes a €20m sale “will go through” for the Colombian international.
The left-winger has bagged nine goals and six assists in 17 games so far this season, making him one of the most in-form players in Holland.
Speaking to FR-Fans.nl, here’s what journalist Maarteen Wijffels had to say:
“This will be the 20 million sale that will go through,“
“He has a lot, that goal against Union Berlin that Jahanbakhsh made.
“He’s always facing forward. A really wonderful player.
“Newcastle United will immediately start bidding.”
It should go without saying by now, but a pinch of salt is needed with this one.
For starters, I’d be shocked if a relatively unproven winger is someone we’re ready to spend almost £17m on, not to mention the fact this is possibly the last position we need to strengthen.
That aside, there’s been any number of players linked with a move to St James’ Park since the takeover went through, making this an easy story to write as we head towards January with money to spend.
Until a manager and Director of Football is in place, it’s difficult to believe anyone claiming to know who we plan to sign!
We are gonna be linked with every player you can imagine and 99% of the reports will be codswallop.
KIMTOON(Quote)