Newcastle “could move” for Dendoncker

Newcastle United are reportedly considering a late swoop for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Leander Dendoncker, though they face competitors from rival Premier League golf equipment for his signature.

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In keeping with Chris Waugh, a transfer for the 27-year-old – in addition to Leicester Metropolis’s Youri Tielemans – might be on the playing cards earlier than the switch window closes.

The Athletic reporter revealed on Twitter: “Not anticipating #NUFC to be massively busy with incomings however they’ve been attempting for a midfielder & may transfer if somebody like Tielemans or Dendoncker turns into obtainable. Dubravka set to depart, as is Matty Longstaff.”

Nonetheless, the Belgian can also be stated to be attracting interest from West Ham United, whereas Aston Villa are at the moment stated to be “successful the race” for his signature, as per journalist Mike McGrath.

McTominay various

A brand new midfield addition has seemingly been a chance for the Magpies all through the summer season, with Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay one title who had been beforehand talked about as top-flight golf equipment circle for the 25-year-old following the Purple Devils’ seize of Casemiro.

With no indication since then that the Scotland worldwide will depart Outdated Trafford, the Tynesiders will probably should search for options, with the aforementioned Dendoncker seemingly a great possibility as a substitute of the Manchester United man.

The 2 are famous as comparable gamers in line with Football Transfers, with each the Belgian and McTominay imposing figures within the centre of the park at 6 foot 2 and 6 foot 3 respectively.

The pair additionally boast the same goalscoring report at their respective golf equipment, with the Outdated Gold ace having scored 12 targets and supplied 4 assists for his present employers in 159 video games, whereas the Outdated Trafford academy graduate has scored 16 targets and supplied 4 assists in 174 matches throughout all fronts.

Nonetheless, Dendoncker may properly be a extra astute seize – significantly for a reported payment of simply £12m – as he has outperformed his counterpart defensively to this point this season, averaging 2.3 interceptions per recreation whereas McTominay has averaged simply 1.5 interceptions per match.

The previous Anderlecht man has failed to start out the final two league video games following the arrival of Matheus Nunes from Sporting Lisbon, although, along with his fall down the pecking order probably permitting Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe to pounce.