Sima Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-delay-mikel-merinos-14796465?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Clubs hoping to sign Mikel Merino this summer are understood to be facing a delay with Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez unwilling to part with the midfielder unless a replacement is signed. Benitez is currently assessing his squad options but there could be more positive news later this week with Nottingham Forest interested in signing Jack Colback on a permanent deal. La Liga trio Real Betis, Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad are all fighting to take the Spanish Under-21 back to his home country in the summer window. The interested clutch of clubs believe a fee of around £10million will be enough to lure the former Borussia Dortmund man to Spain before the season kicks off. Such a price tag would earn United a £3million profit but Benitez will not sanction any sale until he has signed a replacement. Merino knows he will kick off pre-season as third choice in the club’s battle for midfield places and Benitez is keen to bring in a player that will challenge Mo Diame and Jonjo Shelvey for his two coveted engine room slots. The Magpies have been linked with moves for a host of midfield men so far in this window including Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro, Swansea City’s Roque Mesa, and once capped Croatian international Lovro Majer. But despite efforts to sign a plethora of players so far this summer, Benitez is finding it tough to get to grips with Newcastle’s lowly budget. Chronicle Live reported last week that Benitez will be shopping in the bargain basement for the majority of his summer buys and while there is hope behind the scenes there will be at least one arrival that will impress fans, the Toon boss is working tirelessly with his contacts to find players who are available at knockdown prices. Newcastle United's open access media policy came long before England thought of it Colback spent last season on loan at Forest and his departure would clear a large chunk off the club’s wage budget with the midfielder currently draining £40,000 per week out of United’s coffers. The City Ground side could sign Colback by the end of June. Forest boss Aitor Karanka said: “I hope we can bring in a few more players, before we report back on the 25th. “When we finished the season I said I would like to start pre-season with as many of the new players as possible.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Sounds eerily familiar all this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 We are not going to get the same quality for £10m. Hope he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 still find it staggering that a manager of Rafa's pedigree is being forced to scrap around the bargain bins. Such a wasted opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Jordan Ayew https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/Newcastle-ready-to-rival-Fulham-for-Ghana-star-Jordan-Ayew-660975 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I like Jordan Ayew. Not sure where his best position is but he's strong and quick and good at carrying the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Not a bad shout that actually. Would probably take him, certainly better than what we have. Ideally he would replace Gayle and we would bring in someone else as well like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think he’s alright, can’t help but think he’s perfect for a team that’s got a good chance of getting relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Jordan Ayew https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/Newcastle-ready-to-rival-Fulham-for-Ghana-star-Jordan-Ayew-660975 Bargain bucket it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Please no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 never seen the point in either of those ayews at all, flashes but never consistent...no thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Please no. Bang average footballer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Poor scoring record too. No thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey jake Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just keep Gayle, we need to improve not just sell someone and bring someone similar in for the sake of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Jordan Ayew https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/Newcastle-ready-to-rival-Fulham-for-Ghana-star-Jordan-Ayew-660975 Relegation battle here we come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Not a bad shout that actually. Would probably take him, certainly better than what we have. Ideally he would replace Gayle and we would bring in someone else as well like. Ayew joking? I'd hope we could do better than him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Not a bad shout that actually. Would probably take him, certainly better than what we have. Ideally he would replace Gayle and we would bring in someone else as well like. Ayew joking? I'd hope we could do better than him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Aah, that ever reliable ghanaweb.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 He was head and shoulders their best player up here last season. Better than any of our current strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Not a bad shout that actually. Would probably take him, certainly better than what we have. Ideally he would replace Gayle and we would bring in someone else as well like. Ayew joking? I'd hope we could do better than him. He's better than Gayle & Joselu so it would at least be an upgrade. We've been linked with worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 has anyone signed Ki on a free transfer yet? i'd take him in a heartbeat for nothing like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 never seen the point in either of those ayews at all, flashes but never consistent...no thanks Andre was really good for a time, but he has really sharply declined the past few seasons. Jordan is the better one now, but even he is just an average and wildly inconsistent forward. I don't mind if they can get him fairly cheaply to be second choice, because the guy is still superior to Joselu and probably also Gayle. The club needs to buy at least two forwards if Mitrovic is going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Jordan Ayew is fucking shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 never seen the point in either of those ayews at all, flashes but never consistent...no thanks Andre was really good for a time, but he has really sharply declined the past few seasons. Jordan is the better one now, but even he is just an average and wildly inconsistent forward. I don't mind if they can get him fairly cheaply to be second choice, because the guy is still superior to Joselu and probably also Gayle. The club needs to buy at least two forwards if Mitrovic is going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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