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Newcastle now pushing to signal 6’3 defender in £26m deal

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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

Ultimately it appeared to be a selection 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 season. Regardless of doing nicely to welcome Anthony Elanga and with James Trafford doubtless on his means, 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 may flip in direction of after lacking out on Ekitike, however Yoane Wissa stays the standout title.

The Brentford ahead scored 19 Premier League targets final season – greater than Ekitike managed within the Bundesliga – and is definitely prepared for an enormous transfer away from West London.

He stays one to observe, and the identical will be stated for one more Premier League rival as Newcastle look to welcome additional contemporary faces earlier than the top of August.

Newcastle pushing to signal Disasi

Based on 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 may land a deal for simply €30m (£26m), which might be a cut-price from the Blues’ €35m (£30m) valuation.

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This may be some of the sudden strikes of the summer season.

Though the Frenchman’s transfer hasn’t gone precisely to plan at Chelsea, he may rapidly rediscover his finest kind with a summer season change to St James’ Park. It is there that the 6’3 defender may act as on the spot 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 instances and started to dwell as much as the reward of U23 scout Antonio Mango, who beforehand described the defender as “good”.

If Newcastle can land a deal price simply £26m too, then they need to contemplate that a formidable cut price for a defender who must be on the peak of his powers at 27 years previous.