This revamped Newcastle United Squad can push on – If following changes are made
First time writing for the Mag.
I live on the Isle of Man but with my mam’s dad having come from Newcastle, I chose to follow NUFC rather than follow the sheep here supporting Man U, Liverpool etc.
I have been to quite a few games with my younger brother and my son was even a mascot against Stoke City the season John Carver was in charge.
That’s the last time though I travelled to watch a game and I won’t be back any time soon without changes. It costs a fair bit to come up for the weekend, so whilst Ashley and Bruce are about, I will give it a miss.
I don’t mind spending the cash to go and support the team when there is hope. Just Mike and his merry men have sucked the enjoyment out of supporting the Toon.
Anyway, I just don’t understand the lack of Newcastle United transfer activity this summer. There are bargains and free transfers to be had. Even with a limited budget there are wheelings and dealings to be done.
Obviously I would say sign Messi etc if it was logical…but under the current regime I have put together a Newcastle United squad for next season that I don’t feel is too far-fetched.
You might disagree with some of the fees but I’m sure you will understand what I am getting at.
Sticking to the 3-5-2 system used at the end of last season, I have put together what I believe would be a big improvement with no / little net spend.
Sell
Joelinton – £15m Back to Hoffenheim, I’m sure they would be happy with a profit of £25m
Darlow – £7m
Krafth – £3m
Ritchie – £3m
Funds in £28m + £12m to spend from the powers that be, gives us about £40m.
Buy/Frees
Bertrand – Free
Clyne – Free
Willock – Loan £5m (Option to buy for £20m/£25m)
Ward-Prose – £15m + Shelvey
A Morelos – £10m + Muto
A Armstrong – £10m + Gayle
Total spent £40m
The revamped 25 man Newcastle United Squad (haven’t included any youngsters):
GK
Dubravka, Woodman, Gillespie
CB
Lejeune, Schar, Dummett, Clark, Lascelles, Fernandez
LWB
Bertrand, Lewis
RWB
Murphy, Clyne, Manquillo
MID
Hayden, Sean Longstaff, Matty Longstaff, Almiron, Willock, Ward-Prowse
FWD
Wilson, ASM, Armstrong, Morelos, Fraser
I feel with this Newcastle United squad we could push on and finish much higher up the table without spending too much money and getting rid of some of the deadweight.
I know the CBs are not youngsters but I think the six of them are fine at least for another season.
Thanks for reading.
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