Newcastle United have now joined a number of high golf equipment within the race to signal a teenage star who’s the identical “expertise stage” as Erling Haaland, in line with studies.
Alan Shearer praises “wonderful” Guimaraes regardless of Tottenham draw
Though Newcastle have the prospect to redeem themselves in opposition to Burnley this weekend, they will look again on their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur as an opportunity wasted. The Magpies largely dominated, however got here unstuck by a shock Cristian Romero brace which included a late overhead kick.
Eddie Howe nonetheless has loads of motive to be optimistic, although, and a kind of causes is the efficiency of Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian emerged from the bench earlier than discovering the again of the online and receiving excessive reward from Tyneside legend Alan Shearer.
“I assumed Newcastle performed rather well. There was an depth about their sport.
“Two full-backs once more, I assumed performed rather well. They restricted Tottenham to very, little or no in that first half, however they didn’t rating. Lewis Miley had a very good probability. Joelinton hit the put up, one or two different bits.
“And also you at all times fear when you’ve that a lot domination within the first half, and also you don’t rating, you suppose, okay. And he modified it, took Tonali off. I don’t know whether or not he obtained an damage or not at half time, however he took Tonali off and put Bruno Guimaraes on. And his efficiency second half was sensible.”
It was a standout show from a Newcastle fan favorite, however that will not cease the Magpies from welcoming one other midfield addition within the January switch window.
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Two Newcastle gamers, particularly, are unlikely to be too blissful proper now.
These at St James’ Park have already been linked with the likes of Scott McTominay on that entrance and will welcome the Scotland worldwide, earlier than turning their focus in direction of the in-demand Yan Diomande.
Newcastle be a part of Yan Diomande race
Newcastle have now joined the race to signal Diomande, in line with TeamTalk, and are among the many likes of Barcelona, Actual Madrid and Liverpool all competing to land the winger’s signature.
One RB Leipzig supply even went so far as to inform TeamTalk that the winger is identical “expertise stage” as Manchester Metropolis star Haaland, who additionally got here by means of the Purple Bull ranks at Salzburg quite a few years in the past.
“When it comes to expertise stage, Purple Bull has not skilled an curiosity like this since Erling Haaland. The ceiling for this child is that top. Nevertheless, it must be identified there isn’t a on the market signal connected to him – Leipzig don’t need to let him go away.”
Newcastle have reportedly despatched their scouts to observe the 19-year-old in motion, however it stays to be seen whether or not they’ll be capable of place themselves to safe his arrival.
What’s extra, Leipzig themselves should not able to let their younger star go away and his reported €100m (£87m) launch clause ought to assist fend off not less than a few of the curiosity.
Given how Anthony Elanga has struggled this season, Diomande is somebody that the Magpies must be all in on in the event that they need to full their frontline alongside report signing Nick Woltemade.
