Newcastle eyeing January move for Depay

Newcastle United are reportedly within the operating to signal Barcelona ahead, Memphis Depay, in line with studies in Italy.

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As per TuttoJuve, the Magpies could possibly be mentioned at hand the 28-year-old a ‘new alternative’ within the close to future, with a return to the Premier League probably on the playing cards for the previous Manchester United man.

The Netherlands worldwide – who has only a yr left on his existing deal on the Camp Nou – had been closely linked with an exit over the summer time, with the Tynesiders having been earmarked as a type of potential suitors, in addition to Serie A aspect Juventus.

The La Liga outfit had seemingly been keen to sell the 5 foot 9 gem – who solely arrived on a free transfer final summer time – amid their ongoing monetary woes, albeit with the participant opting to stay put late within the window.

Newcastle’s personal Nkunku

It will little question be some coup had been Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth capable of convey the fleet-footed ahead again to England within the winter window, with Depay having confirmed all through his profession simply what a expertise he’s.

Whereas his earlier stint at Previous Trafford didn’t go to plan – as he netted simply seven targets in 53 video games in all competitions – the £22.5m-rated ace has since sparkled elsewhere, notably registering 76 targets and 56 assists in simply 178 video games throughout his time in France.

The dymanic “maverick” – as beforehand described by pundit Rio Ferdinand – has even impressed throughout his time in Catalonia regardless of the membership’s want to maneuver him on, with a decent haul of 14 targets in simply 41 video games to his identify thus far.

The previous PSV Eindhoven man, who’s at present sidelined with injury, has additionally dazzled on the worldwide stage with 42 targets in simply 81 video games in his profession to this point, with the £174k-per-week menace a very deadly presence in assault.

Such a high-profile addition might nicely show a great different for the northeast aspect to that of Christopher Nkunku, with the Frenchman seemingly on his way to fellow top-flight membership Chelsea after having been linked with Eddie Howe and co over the summer time.

Apparently, Depay shares various stylistic and statistical similarities to that of the thrilling Frenchman, in line with FBref, with the pair each displaying nice versatility to function as a fluid ahead choice.

That likeness is illustrated by their ball-carrying brilliance, with the RB Leipzig man ranking within the high 10% for dribbles accomplished and the highest 11% for progressive carries compared to his friends throughout Europe’s high 5 leagues, whereas the Dutchman ranks within the high 3% and seven% for a similar two metrics, respectively.

Equally, the pair are additionally high quality belongings in a artistic sense when in possession, with Depay rating within the top 9% for progressive passes, whereas Nkunku additionally ranks within the top 9% for progressive passes.

The latter man is at present scorching property amid his hyperlinks to Stamford Bridge, with nine targets in simply 13 appearances up to now this season, having beforehand offered 55 purpose contributions in simply 52 video games final time period.

Though the 24-year-old might now seem out of attain so far as the Magpies are involved, it might nicely show to be an astute transfer had been Ashworth to swoop for Depay as an alternative, notably amid the prospect of a cut-price deal on account of his contract scenario.