With Callum Wilson injured for the subsequent two months and on track to go away the membership on the finish of the present marketing campaign, Newcastle United have reportedly joined three different Premier League sides within the race to signal a powerful younger ahead.
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If these at St James’ Park had been uncertain about signing one other ahead earlier than the present marketing campaign then Wilson’s continued struggles to return from damage issues mixed with Alexander Isak’s personal considerations in that division ought to have made for a reasonably convincing case. Following latest inconsistencies on the pitch too, it is clear that 2025 have to be a busy 12 months for the Magpies on the switch entrance.
It appears as if one of many important positions that these in Tyneside need to strengthen is the right-wing function as Miguel Almiron gears up for a departure away from St James’ Park. The likes of Johan Bakayoko and Bryan Mbeumo have all been linked with a transfer to hitch up with Eddie Howe‘s aspect and will but be joined by a powerful younger ahead.
In keeping with Caught Offside, Newcastle are now part of a four-team Premier League race to sign Santiago Castro from Bologna. The 20-year-old Bologna striker has additionally reportedly attracted the curiosity of Everton, Arsenal and Aston Villa in addition to Italian outfits Juventus and Napoli to create a busy race for his signature in 2025.
Valued at a reported €40m (£33m) by Bologna, Newcastle ought to see a possible deal as an inexpensive one even when final summer time’s revenue and sustainability considerations proceed to influence their spending when the time comes.
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Swapping Wilson for the youthful, extra dependable Castro could be fairly the transfer from Newcastle, however they need to act shortly amid such a busy race to safe his arrival subsequent 12 months.
“Wonderful” Castro can change Wilson and extra
The arrival of Castro would, in fact, change the departing Wilson in the summertime, nevertheless it may additionally achieve this way more for Howe and his present aspect. The Newcastle boss may shortly have two high strikers at his disposal within the Argentine and Isak to nearly mirror Unai Emery’s choice headache between Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran at Aston Villa.
In contrast to Emery, nevertheless, Howe may select to kind a lethal strike partnership and one which may propel Newcastle again into the European locations following latest struggles. Praised for an “wonderful” efficiency, which featured three assists and a purpose, by Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig earlier this month, Castro stays one to look at.
With five goals and six assists in 20 video games in all competitions, Castro is a ahead on the rise with fairly the choice to make by the point the summer time arrives. Whether or not that call will finish in a transfer to St James’ Park will definitely be fascinating to see.
