Newcastle in the race for “world-class” £25m star

Newcastle United have been back on top in the past month or so, winning seven games in a row in all competitions.

The mid-season return to form has been fantastic and everyone but Eddie Howe will be focusing on maintaining such fluid form over the course of the few months of the season, the Carabao Cup title race and the Champions League via the Premier League Qualifications are top priority.

Transfer activity isn’t the be-all and end-all of January, but it doesn’t hurt if players with the ability to improve the Magpies are welcomed into the fold.

Newcastle’s transfer highlights this year

While Jacob Murphy’s stellar form this season has lessened the need for a new face, the endless battle for a spot on the right continues.

Miguel Almiron is expected to sellto make room for such a venture, and 35-year-old Martin Dubravka is expected to lay down the Premier League gloves and move to the Saudi Professional League for one last lucrative salary.

However, the most pressing issue remains the lack of depth at center back. Four bids – The final total was £65m Mark Gay was sacked at Crystal Palace last summer but Steve Parish’s determination was annoyingly unwavering.

Fabian Schar is in talks with St. James’ Park over a contract extension but Jamal Lascelles, injured this season, will be out in June Leave at the end of the contract. Sven Botman recently returned from a knee injury suffered in March.

Newcastle could do with a little more at the back, especially as they plan for their European future.

Howe interested in La Liga star

Spanish sources revealed Newcastle are interested in signing Sevilla centre-back Luic Bader this winter, although they will face stiff competition from Liverpool.

The report suggests both sides have been “keeping a close eye” on the defender recently, with the Premier League side said to be treating his signing as a “priority”.

United need to strengthen their defence, and while Bader is not cheap, he is understood to be worth around €30m (£25m), ostensibly within Newcastle’s parameters.

What Luic Bader will bring to Newcastle

Bader is a modern defender, ranking in the top 12% of La Liga center backs in assists this season (0.08), in the top 1% in successful receptions (0.68), and in the top 4% in tackles (2.12). ) every 90, According to FBref.

Talent Scout Jacek Kulig He once said that he “will become a world-class defender in the future”. At only 24 years old, he has shown high quality and the ability to overcome adversity.

Of course, he has had a taste of Premier League football, in a sense, in the past, Signed for Nottingham Forest Joined on loan from French club Rennes in 2022, but failed to feature in the top flight due to a glut of signings as the team attempted to secure a foothold in the league following promotion.

he will Loan deal to leave Sevilla January 2023 and the rest, as they say, is history. There is now 75 appearances Bader lifted the Europa League with the Spanish side and established himself as one of Spain’s finest defenders.

If Newcastle go ahead and get the deal done, Howe could find himself repeating the neat tricks that Alexander Isak brought to the club. 2022, Newcastle Signs Swedish striker from Real Sociedad for £63mthis transfer fee still maintains the club record.

Bader will leave the Spanish scene once he starts to unleash his quality, just like 25-year-old striker Isaac Scored 23 goals In his last two full La Liga seasons.

Now an absolute threat in England’s top flight, Howe has proven his talent radar is spot-on when it comes to selecting the right players, with Liverpool’s interest in Bader’s signature confirming the Magpies’ appetite for the France international’s skills hope.

Jamie Carragher, Sky Sports After Isaac retired, he even praised Isaac as “the best striker in the Premier League right now.” Scored 14 goals in 15 gamesdespite the fact that eye tests are a more convincing assessment of his qualities than numbers.

Further similarities can be found through Isaac’s failed spell at Borussia Dortmund before moving to Real Sociedad. Scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist Made 13 appearances in Germany.

Isak Bai’s talent was recognised, but the timing of the transfer was wrong, and the same could be said for Bader at Nottingham Forest.

There is no doubt that Newcastle are a quality team, but there is also a hive-like drive and determination that is the solvent for any impressive skill etc. Bader says it’s dogged focus that brings success and Newcastle need to get the deal done this month, end the lingering regrets of Gushe’s failed bid and complete a defense that is already solid despite lacking a few cogs.

Whether Newcastle can successfully bolster the backline with this talent remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that he has skills that are tailor-made for the Premier League and could become a force to be reckoned with in Howe’s system.

With Botman, United could enjoy a dynamic partnership at the back. Bader is no resemblance to Isak, but his acquisition could be a repeat of the process for the big-money side, taking Newcastle closer to the pinnacle of European football.

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