Newcastle United Chelsea are said to be willing to sign a 'ridiculous' £25m international defender during the January transfer window, with his current club already preparing to replace him.
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It has been a strong period of the season for the Magpies, who have not been perfect by any means, but have achieved some important results in Premier League. On Saturday, they recorded a 4-0 win away to Ipswich Town, thanks to an Alexander Isak hat-trick, and now sit eighth in the table after the weekend's game.
It is important that reinforcements continue to be added Eddie HoweHowever, a lack of investment in the summer frustrated both technical director and sporting director Paul Mitchell. Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford He remains linked with a move to Newcastle in 2025, as they look to find a successor to Nick Pope.
The Magpies' centre-back options currently look sparse, not least after the long-term injuries suffered by Barcelona defender Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles. Eric Garcia He is believed to be a target for Newcastle. He has found it difficult to be a key man at the Catalan club this season.
Meanwhile, the Magpies are said to be in the running to sign Southampton's highly-rated teenage midfielder Tyler Deblingwho seems like a player with a lot of potential. His technical ability has shone throughout the season, despite the Saints' difficulties in the Premier League.
Newcastle are ready to make a £25m move for the centre-back
according to Milan Live (via Sports Witness), Newcastle are ready to make a move for Milan defender Fikayo TomoriWithout ruling out a move in January. AC Milan are lining up Lazio's Mario Gila as a direct replacement for the England international next month and want to raise money before completing the move.
However, the Magpies are not the only Premier League club to have shown interest, with West Ham and Aston Villa also mentioned in the report. It is believed that £25m could be enough to secure the services of the England international.
Tomori could be a great signing for Newcastle, while a return to English football could also appeal to him, boosting his hopes of returning to the England national team on a more regular basis.
At 27 years old, the former Chelsea man could be reaching his peak years with Ali McCoist Praise for him in the last match against Newcastle: “This is an unbelievably ridiculous tackle. Almiron goes with his left foot because he thinks it's a pass. If he goes with his right foot it's a goal. A massive tackle.”
Tomori has experience in the English Premier League, which makes him… 17 appearances In the competition, and could represent a cheaper alternative to Crystal Palace centre-back Mark Guehi, who remains linked with a move to the Magpies in a deal that could cost around £70m.
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The fact that Milan potentially have a successor in the lineup can only bode well for Newcastle, suggesting a switch in January is not out of the question.
