Barcelona boss Xavi is attempting to keep preserve of a Newcastle-linked superstar via promising him a ‘key role’ at the Camp Nou, in step with reports.
The calibre of Newcastle’s potential signings has been progressed by their £305m, Saudi Arabian-backed takeover. New supervisor Eddie Howe will reportedly have £50m to play with in January, as well as a in addition £150m over the next seasons.
That should see the likes of Niklas Sule and Darwin Nunez arrive at St James’ Park. Bayern defender Sule is reportedly keen to sign up for the venture on Tyneside. 22-year-vintage Nunez, meanwhile, could be set for a huge-money pass in the summer time.
Barcelona’s negative monetary state of affairs approach they may be open to managing Newcastle – but only for the proper player. Links emerged between Marc-Andre ter Stegen and the Magpies, however the goalkeeper changed into short to close them down.
There are extra concrete rumours surrounding French winger Ousmane Dembele. The damage-prone ace could be a unfastened agent come June, and Barcelona are unwilling to increase his deal at £210,000 according to week.
Instead, they have got recommend a type of ‘pay-as-you-play’ contract, however Newcastle are aiming to offer an awful lot higher phrases.
InsideFutbol, bringing up reports inside the Spanish media, kingdom that Xavi is determined to preserve Dembele from the clutches of the Premier League club.
He is presently employing a complete-blown appeal offensive so that the attacker will remain in Catalonia and revitalise his profession there.
Xavi has promised Dembele a ‘key function’ within the first team as soon as he returns from his latest damage, which is a hamstring hassle.
Newcastle are not going to be do away with by using this news and will nevertheless start talks with Dembele’s agent. They can organise a pre-contract agreement with him in January underneath the Bosman ruling.
