Newcastle They have now joined the race for an exciting young talent playing in Spain's second tier, a new report has revealed, although they could have a fight on their hands to land their man.
Newcastle wants signings
And it's no secret Eddie Howe He wants to strengthen his ranks, despite Newcastle occupying fifth place Premier League And with one foot in the Carabao Cup final.
The Magpies have been chasing a defender for at least two transfer windows, after bids for Mark Guehi were rejected over the summer and now One of the three parties is said to be pursuing RC Lens defender Abdulkadir Khosanov They are looking to address the problem situation on Howe's side.
Newcastle also want to strengthen their attacking line, with a right-sided striker among their top priorities despite Jacob Murphy's recent form. Miguel Almiron is believed to be free to leave next January, and the Tyneside outfit want to use that money to reinvest in the position, despite moves to pursue long-term targets. You are Madueke and Anthony Elanga It seems unlikely midway through the season, with both players involved in teams looking to beat the Magpies for a place in next season's Champions League.
However, with money tight and ambitions high, Newcastle may have to be smart with their signings, as they had to sign Yankuba Menteh from Danish club Odense before selling him to Brighton for a huge profit over the summer.
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Keen to create stars rather than spend to buy them, Newcastle may have set their sights on their next project.
Newcastle is looking for a second-tier gem
Now, a new report from Spain (via Sport Witness) has revealed just that Newcastle have joined a group of clubs closely monitoring Jeremiah HernandezHe currently plays for Deportivo La Coruna in the Spanish second division.
Rising Stars XI called her a “baller” on XThe 21-year-old winger has scored seven goals and provided three assists so far this season. Despite Deportivo being firmly in the bottom half of the division, the striker's form is said to have caught the eye. According to the report, Newcastle are one of the parties eyeing a potential move, although they are not alone.
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Jeremiah Hernandez in the 2024/25 season |
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Appearances |
17 |
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Objectives |
7 |
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Helps |
3 |
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Number of minutes per goal/assist |
134.8 |
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Yellow cards |
0 |
In fact, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Brentford, Chelsea, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest are all thought to be interested, along with clubs across Europe, with Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund and Marseille also mentioned in the report, while Cesc Fabregas' Como's side are the most keen to compete. Latest to show keen interest.
Hernandez is considered a left-wing player but is also capable of playing on the right side. He renewed his contract with his current team last April, and although they expect him to leave in the upcoming transfer windows, it is added that the Spanish team will demand his departure. The 22-year-old's release clause will be paid €20m (£16.7m) so he can leave the club next month.
With scouts sent from all over Europe to watch the winger perform, it doesn't look like he will be playing in the Spanish second tier for much longer, and Newcastle could be an ideal destination for him to flourish.
