Newcastle scouts sent on fresh mission in race to sign £276k-a-year target
da 888casino： Joining the race against Aston Villa to sign a young goalkeeper target, Newcastle United and PIF have reportedly sent their scouts on a fresh mission in pursuit of beating the Villans in the transfer market.
Newcastle receive Champions League boost
da casino： As if Newcastle’s recent mood couldn’t get any better, they received further good news courtesy of Arsenal this week. The Gunners swept past Real Madrid in ruthless fashion to put one leg in the Champions League semi-finals and confirm that there will be a fifth spot among Europe’s elite up for grabs in the Premier League. Currently sat in that final fifth place, those at St James’ Park will be delighted.
One point above Manchester City with a game in hand, Newcastle look unlikely to relinquish their place as things stand having eased past Leicester City in dominant fashion last time out.
After watching on as his side extended their recent run to four wins on the bounce, manager Eddie Howe gave his verdict on the race to secure Champions League football, telling reporters: “It’s going to hot up. The next week for us is a big week.
“We have three really tough games and that will go a long way in seeing where we are at the end of the season. We are in a better position than we were but there is still a lot of work to do.”
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Newcastle are looking to sign a striker in the transfer market this summer.
The Magpies boss won’t need reminding just how important a place among Europe’s elite could be for Newcastle this summer either, especially as rumours continue to surround star man Alexander Isak.
Both Liverpool and Arsenal have taken a reported interest in the Swede, but Champions League football could yet go a long way for Newcastle in pursuit of avoiding a frustrating exit. At the same time, meanwhile, European contention would also hand them a major boost in search of reinforcements.
Newcastle scouts sent on Berke Ozer mission
One position of concern for Newcastle this season has been in between the sticks, with Nick Pope suffering further injury issues and Martin Dubravka not doing enough to take the No.1 shirt on a permanent basis. Given that both are now in their 30s too, it wouldn’t be absurd to suggest that Howe needs a fresh option in goal. And that’s where one particular target could come in.
According to Ajansspor, as relayed by Sports Witness, PIF have now sent Newcastle scouts to watch Berke Ozer in action on Monday as his Eyupspor side take on Adana Demispor.
The Magpies are reportedly racing against Aston Villa in pursuit of securing the goalkeeper’s signature this summer and may yet receive the positive reviews they’re searching for on Monday night.
With 11 clean sheets to his name in all competitions so far this season, Ozer has kept a better record than Newcastle No.1 Pope and could yet find himself on his way to St James’ Park to take his place in Howe’s strongest side. Earning a reported £276k-a-year, the goalkeeper is certainly affordable and ticks plenty of boxes for Newcastle.