bobbydazzla Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, Whitley mag said: Newcastle are interested in signing Southampton’s teenager star Tyler Dibling in 2025, and are monitoring the situation of James McAtee at Manchester City. Dibling was close to joining in the summer of 2022 and met with club staff during a visit to Tyneside. He had earlier caught the eye of Eddie Howe and the recruitment team after scoring a hat-trick for Southampton Under 23s at St James’ Park when aged just 16. Former sporting director Dan Ashworth was tasked with leading the chase, but Dibling eventually signed for Chelsea, only to return to the Saints within two months after failing to settle in London. Sources have confirmed this week that the Magpies retain a strong interest and, with new sporting director Paul Mitchell having links to Southampton, we understand they are being keep abreast of his situation. Dibling can play as a midfielder or out wide and, despite Southampton’s struggles, he has impressed during 12 league starts that have brought two goals this season. The 18-year-old’s contract expires in 2026 and the club have an option to extend by 12 months. Talks over a new deal have taken place without a breakthrough. The England Under 21 ace is expected to remain on the South Coast this season but, come the summer, Newcastle would be in a strong position to compete for the signature of a player they rate extremely highly. However, were Liverpool to firm up their interest in the player, we have been told they would likely be at the front of the queue. Advertisement Meanwhile, City midfielder McAtee also has admirers within St James’. Like Dibling, he can play as a winger and fits the profile of young English talent which Howe and the club have targeted in recent seasons. Newcastle are interested in signing Southampton's teenage star Tyler Dibling this year Newcastle could move for Dibling, 18, this summer, but may face competition from Liverpool They are also monitoring the situation of Manchester City's £25million star James McAtee The 22-year-old, who has a price tag of £25million, has a host of clubs from home and abroad interested in signing him this month, with his first-team opportunities limited to just three substitute appearances in the Premier League this term. For now, Newcastle’s focus is on outgoings and sources continue to insist that major incomings are unlikely in January. Were McAtee to stay at City, it is an interest that could be followed up in the summer. MIGGY IN A MUDDLE On the subject of sales, there is no guarantee Miguel Almiron will agree to a move away from Newcastle this month. Advertisement Mail Sport revealed this week that the club have received an offer in the region of £5m from a Brazilian top-flight team. However, we understand Almiron would prefer to return to MLS, where he spent three years with Atlanta United before becoming Newcastle's then-club-record signing for £21m in 2019, or stay in Europe. The stumbling block is the financial expectation of the winger and his agent. It is also said he is not desperate to leave, despite making just one league start this season. Charlotte FC retain the strongest interest in the Paraguayan, while Leicester asked about him in the summer and are again watching the situation. It all leaves Almiron’s future up in the air as of now. Newcastle need to sell to buy this month - even then they could opt to delay incomings until the summer - and midfielder Sean Longstaff is also available for transfer. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will remain while he is in the team, but that situation could change at the end of January if Nick Pope returns with no complications from a knee injury. Dubravka’s representatives are thought to have agreed personal terms with Saudi club Al Shabab. We should put in a bid for Para Graph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 If we genuinely don’t have any money to spend, what were we doing bidding big for Guehi ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Worth noting that Dibling is nearly four years younger than McAtee. It’s seriously impressive what he’s doing at 18 for a PL team (even a piss poor one). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 5 hours ago, Deuce said: Prepare to be disappointed. A reliable backup ST is probably what we can hope for (and much needed). RW is still the obvious spot to upgrade in the starting XI, but don’t see them making a splash now given Murphy’s performance. Feel confident that we'll get someone if they fit our profile and is available at a decent price due to expiring contract/not getting enough playing time/falling out with current management or similar, otherwise we'll wait until summer....so...you're probably right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 18 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: If we genuinely don’t have any money to spend, what were we doing bidding big for Guehi ? We’d have sold before 30 June, just like last season; we didn’t have the money to buy Tonali, Livramento, Barnes and Hall, either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 17 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: We’d have sold before 30 June, just like last season; we didn’t have the money to buy Tonali, Livramento, Barnes and Hall, either. I know, but seemingly we were willing to do that in the summer but not this month. Just wonder why the change in thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just now, SUPERTOON said: I know, but seemingly we were willing to do that in the summer but not this month. Just wonder why the change in thinking. I can only guess at this of course, but at this point the inflated fees we pay would make it even harder to claw back for FFP. Also, our league position feels like it is in flux - the league is very, very tight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 minute ago, TheBrownBottle said: I can only guess at this of course, but at this point the inflated fees we pay would make it even harder to claw back for FFP. Also, our league position feels like it is in flux - the league is very, very tight. Aye, although alternatively we look in a much stronger position to get Europe and a new signing would only help. Fwiw, I’d be more than happy to try and clear the decks a little this month, in the hope we can spend big in the summer. I’m clueless regarding PSR/FFP though, so not sure if we could spend come the summer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Aye, although alternatively we look in a much stronger position to get Europe and a new signing would only help. Fwiw, I’d be more than happy to try and clear the decks a little this month, in the hope we can spend big in the summer. I’m clueless regarding PSR/FFP though, so not sure if we could spend come the summer window. For me I’d try to cling on to the squad this month, unless we get a mental offer for Longstaff or something. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see Almiron go plus another squad player, with a young squad player brought in - a bit of wheeler-dealing. Can’t see us splashing out though. Due to the way that amortisation works, unless contract extensions are signed then you don’t really open up more headroom unless income is increased and/or players are sold. And I’m guessing that if the likes of Isak are here past this summer then it won’t be on the same contract terms they have at the moment, further reducing headroom. Increasing income is key - if we were to make CL this season, then that would open up significant headroom again. It would also be nice if the commercial team could land some low-hanging fruit sponsorships too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 It seems more and more apparent that Parish actually done us a favour with Guehi in the summer imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 19 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: It would also be nice if the commercial team could land some low-hanging fruit sponsorships too. Ryder says the Stack made £140k profit in one day so we’re sound… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: If we genuinely don’t have any money to spend, what were we doing bidding big for Guehi ? Winding up that Muppet at Palace! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 If we were allowed to spend money I'd go for that Ferguson from Brighton, it looks like Arsenal are sniffing around him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 5 minutes ago, Ben said: If we were allowed to spend money I'd go for that Ferguson from Brighton, it looks like Arsenal are sniffing around him His development has stalled. However, he is still very young. I wouldnt want to pay anymore than 40 mill for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Great prospect, but not our priority position is it? I doubt we have the PSR headroom for a big transfer anyway. Hopefully we will at least continue to bring in players for the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Would that £40m get you close to Delap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I’m not sure we’d be looking at a proper target man mind. Haven’t watched Ferguson that much but wouldn’t it be a complete change in style versus when Isak plays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Allow me to be unpopular, may have said I wouldn't be keen in the past but I'd be OK with DCL. Howe has an eye for a striker and with the chances we create as well as having 2 solid crossers he'd be a very good second striker imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 ALL WE CARE ABOUT IS JAMES MCATEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 44 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I’m not sure we’d be looking at a proper target man mind. Haven’t watched Ferguson that much but wouldn’t it be a complete change in style versus when Isak plays? Wilson is different to Isak though and so is Osula. Without spending £50M+ I think we'd find it impossible to bring in a striker who plays the same way as Isak, and even then it may not be possible. I'd be interested in seeing if we go for Jonathan David for free in the summer. He's not the same as Isak but definitely capable of dropping deep or shifting out wide just like Isak does, yet he's also a box poacher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nine Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) I think we’ll be looking at versatile forwards rather than an out and out 9, we have had a few long term targets like Ekitike and Joao Pedro that can play multiple positions across the front and I’d expect us to continue with players like these. Edited January 3 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 2 minutes ago, Nine said: I think we’ll be looking at versatile forwards rather than an out and out 9, we have had a few long term targets like Ekitike and Joao Pedro that can play multiple positions across the front and I’d expect us to continue with players like these. More bang for your buck, and we need to box clever in the market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 4 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: More bang for your buck, and we need to box clever in the market. Think outside of the box and max the envelope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 10 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: More bang for your buck, and we need to box clever in the market. 5 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: Think outside of the box and max the envelope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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