Newcastle United at the moment are becoming a member of a number of prime golf equipment of their bid to signal a teenage star with the identical “expertise degree” as Erling Haaland, in response to reviews.
Alan Shearer praises ‘implausible’ Guimarães regardless of Tottenham draw
Newcastle have an opportunity to redeem themselves towards Burnley this weekend, however will look again on their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur as a wasted alternative. The Magpies had been nearly within the ascendancy till a surprising Cristian Romero brace, together with an overhead kick within the second half, gave approach.
Nonetheless, Eddie Howe nonetheless has loads of causes to be optimistic, and a kind of causes is Bruno Guimarães’ efficiency. The Brazilian got here off the bench to seek out the again of the online and was praised by Tyneside legend Alan Shearer.
“I believed Newcastle performed rather well, there was an depth to their recreation.
“I additionally thought the 2 full-backs performed rather well. They stored Tottenham from scoring just a bit bit within the first half, however they did not rating. Lewis Miley had a superb likelihood. Joelinton hit the submit and hit one or two extra.”
“And also you all the time fear once you’re so dominant within the first half and you do not rating. So I believe we’ll be high-quality. Then he modified and put Tonali down. I do not know if he was injured at half-time, however he put Tonali down and introduced on Bruno Guimarães. And his efficiency within the second half was nice.”
It was an impressive efficiency by Newcastle’s fan favorites, however that will not cease the Magpies from welcoming new midfield reinforcements within the January switch window.
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Two Newcastle gamers specifically will not be too blissful in the mean time.
The St James Park facet have already been linked with the likes of Scott McTominay on that entrance and will welcome the Scotland worldwide earlier than turning their consideration to high-profile Yann Diomand.
Newcastle joins Yan Diomande race
In accordance with Group Discuss, Newcastle have joined the race to signal Diomande, with the likes of Barcelona, Actual Madrid and Liverpool vying for the winger.
One RB Leipzig supply advised Teamtalk that the winger is on the identical “degree of expertise” as Manchester Metropolis star Haaland, who additionally starred for Crimson Bull at Salzburg a number of years in the past.
“When it comes to the extent of expertise, Crimson Bull have not skilled this sort of curiosity since Erling Haaland. The ceiling for this child is so excessive. But it surely should be identified that there aren’t any indicators on the market for him. Leipzig don’t need him to go away.”
Newcastle have reportedly despatched scouts to control the 19-year-old, nevertheless it stays to be seen whether or not they are going to be ready to safe his arrival.
What’s extra, Leipzig themselves don’t have any intention of letting their younger star depart, and a reported €100m (roughly 8.7 billion yen) launch price may assist fend off at the very least some curiosity.
Given Anthony Elanga’s struggles this season, Diomande is somebody the Magpies ought to be absolutely dedicated to in the event that they wish to full their entrance line alongside document holder Nick Woltemade.
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