Newcastle United have made contact over the signing of a hugely experienced international midfielder this summer, according to a fresh transfer claim.
Midfielders who could sign for Newcastle this summer
The Magpies will be hurting after their FA Cup exit to Brighton on Sunday, but on the plus side, they are being linked with plenty of potential new signings, as Eddie Howe has been given the green light to add to his squad in the summer window.
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Lille midfielder Angel Gomes is reportedly tempted by a move to Newcastle at the end of the season, having been a top target for Paul Mitchell in January. A return to the Premier League could aid the former Manchester United player’s chances of forcing his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans with England.
Juventus ace Douglas Luiz is another midfielder who has been backed to seal a move to the Magpies, with the Brazilian possessing plenty of Premier League experience from his Aston Villa days. The 26-year-old has been limited to just three starts in Serie A this season, highlighting why a fresh challenge may appeal to him, especially at this stage in his career, not wanting to waste his peak years.
Newcastle pushing to sign Xavi-like ace
According to TuttoMercatoWeb [via Sport Witness], Newcastle have made contact over the signing of Inter Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu.
It is stated that the Magpies have “carried out some surveys” for the 95-cap Turkey international, with Bayern Munuch also showing a willingness to snap him up.
Calhanoglu is a player who possesses so much natural ability, enjoying a great career that has seen him win one Serie A title, two Coppa Italias and many other trophies.
The Turk has always been renowned for being one of the best free-kick takers in world football, while Nihat Kahveci has even compared him to Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi, saying: “If we do 60% of what we did against Gibraltar against Montenegro, we will win. In this match we did everything. And Hakan Calhanoglu made those passes like Xavi used to do.”
Calhanoglu would certainly represent an exciting signing because of the talent in his locker, but there are certain things working against him. For starters, the midfielder is now 31 years of age, meaning he may no longer quite be in his prime, or be able to cover the kind of ground required in the Premier League, meaning Newcastle would be taking a risk.
For that reason, it would arguably make more sense for the Magpies to bring in a younger alternative – someone who could be a key man from the off, but also remain that way for the foreseeable future.
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If Calhanoglu did end up joining Newcastle, it wouldn’t be a bad thing by all means, with some wonderful moments potentially coming supporters’ way, but the likes of Gomes could be smarter investments, especially considering the England international will be out of contract.
