Newcastle could land a second signing in a week if they do succeed with their plan to land Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa having already signed Malick Thiaw from AC Milan
Newcastle are looking to seal the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey and they believe serious progress can be made before the weekend - when they will take on the Midlands outfit in their Premier League opener.
The Magpies have just secured their second signing of the summer in Malick Thiaw, who joined from AC Milan, and now want to bolster their midfield ranks. On Tuesday, the two clubs were negotiating on a fee believed to be in the region of £40million, reports the Daily Mail.
Ramsey himself is keen on a move to St James' Park, where he could play Champions League football, although there is rival interest from West Ham. Those in the north east are confident they can land the midfielder however, which will be a boost to Eddie Howe.
The Newcastle boss wants to ensure he has six midfielders available to him and had seen his options drop down to five following the sale of Sean Longstaff to Leeds.
Thiaw's signing for just shy of £35m was confirmed this week and the German will provide more quality at centre-back, which was a priority for Newcastle this summer as Howe looks to increase competition and lower the average age of an experienced squad.
The player himself, who has been capped by his country, admits he was sold on the plans for the club. "The gaffer showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting," he said. "I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It's a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can't wait to see at St James' Park."
Newcastle's overriding priority in the final weeks of the transfer window however is ironing out the Alexander Isak saga. The forward wants to move to Liverpool, who have seen their opening bid rejected, and has made it clear he doesn't want to play for the club again, even putting his property on the market.
The Magpies have taken a hardline stance that he will not be sold, even if a new striker comes in. Howe had admitted he could not include the Swede at present with the ex-Real Sociedad man currently training on his own as the team prepare for their season opener without him.
Duoaiklsyz
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john duran would be a good signing for newcastle
Coyblopt
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Why forcing a player to stay when he actually wants to leave. This is one thing I love about my club Chelsea, you're free to go once a bid comes for you
sewblnpruy
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Please let Isak leave
akain
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coming from a Liverpool fan 🪭
As Liverpool ever kept a player against their wish? Coutinho, Suarez, Owen, Sterling, Arnold, etc. They left because they wanted to leave. Liverpool might try to convince you to stay and the fans might be angry at the players' decision but none has been forced to stay against his wish
Toakmsuyz
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Yes we have a striker already but remember ekitike doesn’t have a sub … what if he gets injured?? What do we have as an option 🤷♂️. Chiesa??? We have to fight to sign isak and we have to bring a center back because we can’t relax with Virgil van dijk …is getting old everyday ok that position.
Okay when Isak comes Gakpo will start or not
Kaoekmprsz
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I don't want Liverpool to sign Isak once we have already had a striker and see if maybe he is going to play for Newcastle or not if Liverpool doesn't sign him
Yes we have a striker already but remember ekitike doesn’t have a sub … what if he gets injured?? What do we have as an option 🤷♂️. Chiesa??? We have to fight to sign isak and we have to bring a center back because we can’t relax with Virgil van dijk …is getting old everyday ok that position.
vimabdeopy
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Everyday same story
Toakmsuyz
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I don't want Liverpool to sign Isak once we have already had a striker and see if maybe he is going to play for Newcastle or not if Liverpool doesn't sign him
Toakmsuyz
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why would you keep a player who doesn't want to play for you? Is that not stupidity?
And I don't want Liverpool to sign him once we've had a striker and then see what is going to happen to him maybe he will play for Newcastle or not
Toakmsuyz
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why would you keep a player who doesn't want to play for you? Is that not stupidity?
Assuming Liverpool don't buy then which club is he going to play for because I don't understand why he is forcing himself on Liverpool and he is angry and disrespecting his current club
PrincePowell
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why would you keep a player who doesn't want to play for you? Is that not stupidity?
coming from a Liverpool fan 🪭
Widbiltz
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Newcastle may never get the chance of playing in champions league for a long time after this coming season
Pizadiknrs
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why would you keep a player who doesn't want to play for you? Is that not stupidity?
Widbiltz
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I am sure that Elanga will be regretting now for signing for Newcastle
donreal1990
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I wish Newcastle well, but they shouldn't hold any player's wish.....
jaydeiknrz
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sell isak and move on