An intriguing update has arrived this afternoon from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, who reports that Newcastle United may be closing in on a much-needed signing.
In an update on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon, he said: ‘I think we are close to seeing a breakthrough in #NUFC recruitment this summer. Trying to find out more but could be Thiaw. Could be a name that comes completely out of the blue.’
Now, I appreciate this is vague – he’s unsure if it’s Malick Thiaw or a deal that would come ‘completely out of the blue’ – but the fact he’s been told that we’re close to something is exciting and exactly what we needed to hear after weeks of silence and a sense of frustration behind the scenes and on social media.
On Thiaw, it was interesting to see Howe take questions on the AC Milan centre-back when speaking from Japan earlier today. He didn’t say much, but commented that the German is a “very good player.” Usually, Howe is reluctant to say a thing when asked to comment on a transfer link, so there’s that to consider.
As for a mystery name emerging from nowhere, it’s worth remembering that deals for Alexander Isak and Sandro Tonali came out of the blue, with the club far better at keeping their cards close to their chest nowadays.
I think we are close to seeing a breakthrough in #nufc recruitment this summer. Trying to find out more but could be Thiaw. Could be a name that comes completely out of the blue
— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) July 30, 2024
If not Thiaw then who do you want?
My choice Bakayoko from PSV
but I’d settle for Mbeumo
PremAndUp(Quote)
Doesn’t take much to work out as we’re after a CB from Milan and they have just bought one.
As for Mbeumo I’d have loved him here as well but I think his price might be too much then add in AFCON and it would have to be a no for me sadly.
I’d go for Elanga and Chalobah both gettable for 30m to 35m mark.
Porkpie(Quote)
Chalobah is utter ***** always been a prospect
Certainly not CL level
Andy K(Quote)
Never really given a chance and at a basket case of a club in Chelsea one thing for sure he’s not utter 💩as you put it.
Always looked assured and decent when I’ve seen him and the last time I looked we not a CL team in fact we’re not even a Euro Lge team 😂
Porkpie(Quote)
Vague doesn’t come anywhere close to covering it.
Not sure who it is or who it might be.
He says he “thinks” we are close, not that “WE ARE” close.
freddd(Quote)
Luke edwards thoughts are meaningless .. he is just looking for attention .. with a month and a bit to transfer close …we can all say we are getting close to a signing and could be etc
Mike(Quote)
So this **** says he thinks something is going to happen soon but he doesn’t know what and he doesn’t know who. This passes for journalism these days?? So taking the ****.
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