Newcastle United they are now closely monitoring a player who is thought to be a future world-class star as they look to add to their ranks in the upcoming transfer window, according to a new report.
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Although they currently fly to Premier League, Eddie Howe is keen to strengthen his Newcastle side in the upcoming transfer window, having already admitted he feels his squad is “stagnant” following a lack of action in the last summer transfer window.
“I think freshness is important in the team – I’m not going to sit here and deny that,” he said in December. “A certain element of internal and external trade is needed in order for the dynamics of the group to be new.
“A new dynamic and a new team must always be formed every season. Sometimes the same team can produce a stale and negative product. So I think we are aware of that. But it’s about what we can do, not “I want to.” ‘I want’ is clear. We didn’t have a big change of players and that’s a small concern.”
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Yet as it stands, there have been no jobs on Tyneside this winter, with departures seemingly closer than any arrivals. Miguel Almiron is in talks to leavewhile Martin Dubravka was thought to be on the verge of moving to Saudi Arabia only that the move stuck.
His future could be linked to a potential future arrival at the club, as Newcastle don’t want to lose their second keeper without first signing a replacement and don’t want to commit a large chunk of their budget to signing one in January amid much interest in James Trafford. However, a new report suggests another shooter may have caught their eye this season.
Newcastle scout goalkeeper who is ‘one of the world’s biggest talents’
That’s according to a report from TBR football, which claims that Newcastle are now “closely monitoring” goalkeeper Zion Suzuki perform in Parma as they plan for the future after Nick Pope.
Japanese goalkeeper at only 22 years old turned down the chance to move to Manchester United in 2023 and instead decided to head to Parma last summer, where he became the undisputed first choice.
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Zion Suzuki in Parma 24/25 |
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Appearances |
19 |
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Goals conceded |
30 |
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Clean sheets |
3 |
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save % |
68.9% |
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Expected goals prevented |
+2.5 |
He particularly caught the eye during one performance against Torino, where he made four saves worth 1.68 Expected Goals as he helped his side to a point with a precious clean sheet, leading him to Rising Ballers on Xu called him “crazy.”.
Allegedly which Parma valued at 40 million poundshe was hailed as “one of the greatest talents in the world at his position” his head coach at former club Sint-Truidenand TBR claim that Newcastle are the latest team to show interest in his services.
It was reported that the Magpies were “keeping a close eye on Suzuki over recent months” as they weigh up a potential future move, with scouts sent from Tyneside to take a closer look at the Japan No.1.
With Tyneside and Trafford short of the cash reportedly available for half the fee required to sign Suzuki, it could be a matter of time for the Magpies.
