Newcastle United are now believed to be favorites to sign Atletico Madrid striker Yannick Carrasco, who is expected to leave the La Liga side in the January transfer window.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Magpies have ‘a clear race’ to sign the Belgium international, whom Atletico are keen to sell in the coming months in a bid to resolve their financial issues, with the Spanish giants ready for some kind of clearance sale in January. .
While Carrasco has a reported £51million release clause, any club are unlikely to match that fee, which could force Atletico to sell the striker for a much cheaper price, a proposition that could appeal to Newcastle as they look to sign a winger in the winter window.
Eddie Howe’s side currently sit third in the Premier League after an incredible campaign in the English top flight. And while Carrasco would likely favor a move to a UEFA Champions League club, Newcastle’s sensational rise over the past 12 months could hold appeal for the 29-year-old.
Indeed, Carrasco has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a few years, but while Newcastle might make sense for the striker, the Magpies might be wiser to move for a young player rather than a superstar name which this season was below. by.
The winger has managed just two goals and two assists in all competitions this term. And while Carrasco has obvious talents and qualities, Newcastle could spend their resources better than on the 29-year-old Atletico pariah, who could prove to be a burden.
Newcastle will make a big mistake signing Carrasco
Newcastle could have an unlimited source of wealth from their new PIF overlords, but Howe has been wise in how the Magpies spend their transfer budget, with signings Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes turning the Toon into European suitors . And that’s why Carrasco won’t work at the club.
The north east Premier League side have made it their mission to build their squad smartly by signing players who are guaranteed to take them to the next level, and for Carrasco, the Atletico star is not there. will not succeed at all for Newcastle given their form this season. and his age.
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