Newcastle United scouts have been lately left impressed by a Premier League defender, and he’s now on the radar as a possible signing, in accordance with a report.
Howe’s pursuit of a defender continues
After lacking out on Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi again in the summertime, in what was a disappointing switch window, Newcastle stay eager on a brand new centre-back, having recognized a number of targets for this winter and the summer time.
The Magpies are plotting a move for Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande, who might be obtainable for a charge of £42m – £50m this month, though Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are additionally within the image and his price ticket may show prohibitive.
Eddie Howe‘s facet have been in contact with the agents of AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori earlier this month, however the Englishman has since reemerged as a key participant for the Italian facet, beginning the final three Serie A video games, indicating he might not be obtainable.
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As such, Newcastle could also be compelled to think about different choices, and Chronicle Dwell’s Lee Ryder has now revealed that Brentford’s Sepp van den Berg is now on their transfer radar heading into the subsequent couple of switch home windows.
Scouts have been left impressed after watching Van Den Berg on numerous events, most lately watching him in motion within the Bees’ 2-2 draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, throughout which additionally they checked on Bryan Mbeumo.
With Fabian Schar nonetheless but to signal a brand new deal and Jamaal Lascelles’ contract set to run out in the summertime, Howe is eager to usher in further choices at centre-back, and the Brentford defender may match the invoice.
The 23-year-old is alleged to be a fantastic possibility because of his capacity on the ball, however there could also be competitors for his signature, with Bayer Leverkusen additionally eager.
Van Den Berg growing on the Gtech
The previous Liverpool man’s rise to changing into a constant starter within the Premier League has been a gentle one, spending time on mortgage at Championship facet Preston North Finish earlier than happening to carry out very effectively for Mainz within the Bundesliga final season.
The Dutchman was essentially the most aerially dominant defender in Europe’s main leagues, enjoying a serious function in his facet avoiding relegation from the Bundesliga.
Former footballer George Chokamov has praised the 6 foot 3 defender’s growth on the Gtech Group Stadium this season, whereas journalist Sam Tabuteau has additionally lauded him as a “dedicated, full blooded defender” who’s “excellent within the air”.
As such, it’s a good transfer for Newcastle to establish Van Den Berg as a goal, and Howe ought to proceed to watch his performances between now and the top of the season.
