Tottenham frontrunners to sign "perfect" £9m+ a year star with Kolo Muani

Tottenham Hotspur were viewed as frontrunners to sign a Premier League star along with their ongoing move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani.

Tottenham pushing to sign Kolo Muani

In a summer which has seen attacking stars Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons arrive in north London, Daniel Levy is looking for more in the final third before the window slams shut.

Spurs incomings

From

Fee

Mohammed Kudus

West Ham

£55m

Xavi Simons

RB Leipzig

£51.8m

Mathys Tel

Bayern Munich

£30m

Kevin Danso

Lens

£21m

Luka Vuskovic

Hajduk Split

£12m

Kota Taka

Kawasaki Frontale

£5m

Joao Palhinha

Bayern Munich

Loan

Thomas Frank’s side drew a blank before the international break against AFC Bournemouth, and Spurs are now pursuing Kolo Muani. Linked with Tottenham before, the France international now looks set to join a loan-to-buy deal.

However, it isn’t just Spurs who are in for the former Juventus loanee, with the likes of Bayern Munich and Aston Villa also on the hunt for attacking additions. Should Kolo Muani head to London as expected, he could be joined by a “perfect” player, with an update emerging on another Spurs target.

Spurs were frontrunners for Akanji before Inter deal

According to reports on deadline day, relayed by Sport Witness, Tottenham are seen as the frontrunners to sign Manuel Akanji from Manchester City.

The 30-year-old only wants to play for a side in the Champions League this season, ruling out a move to Europa League side AC Milan.

Manuel Akanji

However, Akanji, who picks up £180,000-a-week (£9.3m-a-year), is now set to join Inter Milan on loan, with the Serie A side having an option to buy.

Capable of playing as a full-back or as a centre-back, Akanji has been hailed in the past by Pep Guardiola, with the Etihad boss calling him “perfect” at one point.

“With [assistant manager] Carlos Vicens on set pieces, he said: ‘you only have to tell [Akanji] once [and] he knows it’. The movement defensively and offensively, he executes it perfectly. This is a gift for the manager. Some players, you have to explain ten times or train ten times to show what you are thinking or what you want to do. This guy needed just one training session and he got it.

“The movement he has to do as a full-back, the high pressing, he didn’t train once, and he did it perfectly. With the ball he is a magnificent player. Our build-up should be three in the back and that’s why in the position we normally play Kyle [Walker] or John [Stones]. He was absolutely perfect. Proof again that intelligent people, always it pays off.”

Crystal Palace receive reply to £27.6m bid for 21-goal star

Crystal Palace are in the market for attackers this summer and have now received a reply to a bid for a freescoring star who could add another layer across the front four positions, according to reports.

Crystal Palace move on after stalemate with Chelsea

Despite the odds being stacked in Chelsea’s favour, Crystal Palace emerged with a deserved goalless draw at Stamford Bridge over the weekend and will feel a little unfortunate not to have claimed all three points amid Eberechi Eze’s disallowed free-kick.

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Nevertheless, getting off the mark in the Premier League standings will come as a relief to Oliver Glasner, who delivered praise to his side and their core members despite speculation over the future of several first-team stars.

Marc Guehi for Crystal Palace

He told Sky Sports: “The 15, 16 players who had the most minutes last year are still here. There are a lot of rumours about Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi but they were 100 per cent with this group in Crystal Palace and they have proved that in a big way.”

Without doubt, transfer activity will be what fans want to see at Selhurst Park. Contact has been initiated to sign Arsenal academy graduate Dan Casey, albeit he is unlikely to be an immediate fixture for the Eagles’ if he does cross the London divide.

In a separate sequence of potential events, Jakub Kiwior could join Crystal Palace if Eze moves to Arsenal, though a swap deal scenario would have to occur in order for both players to head in separate directions.

Glasner has somewhat shot down Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in the England international, and the Eagles boss could now be about to open his own transfer chequebook as the FA Cup holders make inroads on the market.

Crystal Palace could return for Christos Tzolis after bid rejected

According to reports in Belgium via Sport Witness, Crystal Palace have seen a £27.6 million bid turned down for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis as they look to beef up their forward line.

Regardless, the Eagles could return with another offer, albeit the Belgian giants have no intention of selling the Greece international as they are in a comfortable position to retain his services.

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Labelled “excellent” by Stephen Kountourou, the 23-year-old delivered 21 goals and 16 assists across all competitions inside 56 appearances last term.

Continuing that theme, he has put up five goal contributions in seven 2025/26 matches and continues to be a major attacking threat off the left flank for club and country.

Crucially, Tzolis isn’t opposed to a move to the Premier League and if he decides to agitate for a move, Club Brugge may be forced into action, leaving Crystal Palace in a position to try and zone in to land their man.

Grealish 2.0: Everton chasing late move to sign £26m star from top 4 club

Everton already has to play catch-up with the rest of the Premier League.

While the vast majority of the top-flight teams all played across Saturday and Sunday, the Toffees travel to Elland Road to face off against Leeds United on Monday night, no doubt restless to get their league adventure off the ground.

Jack Grealish might well feature for David Moyes’ men for the first time in West Yorkshire, with plenty expected of the former Aston Villa maverick in his new surroundings.

The positive Toffees could well have more exciting Grealish-style signings up their sleeve, too, as transfer deadline day edges ever closer.

Everton chasing £26m star

While Grealish will undoubtedly boost the Scotsman’s options in attack, Everton have other targets in mind to further enhance their attacking personnel.

Indeed, reports have filtered through that Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has long been on the Merseyside club’s shortlist, along with Leicester City star Abdul Fatawu, allegedly catching their eye down the wings.

The defence might well also need some reinforcements at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, which is where Arsenal figure Jakub Kiwior could come to the rescue for Moyes and Co.

As per a report by Caught Offside, Everton are chasing after the services of the Gunners utility figure, with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace also in the race, as the Eagles prepare for potential life without Marc Guehi.

It is being speculated that £26m could be enough for Arsenal to part ways with their Polish defender, with AC Milan also keeping close tabs on the unfolding drama involving Kiwior.

While he wouldn’t be seen as instantly flashy as Grealish’s arrival, landing the versatile 25-year-old’s signature could be as rewarding as snapping up the former Villa midfielder, if he goes on to be a success story on Merseyside.

How Kiwior could be Grealish 2.0

Grealish will be relishing the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on his new set of fans, having had to operate in the shadows at the Etihad.

Last season saw the enigmatic 29-year-old start just seven Premier League games for the dented Citizens, with a single goal and assist still managing to come his way from those limited opportunities.

Moyes will be hoping to restore Grealish to his rampaging Villa best, donning Everton blue, however, with the three-time Premier League champion picking up a memorable 32 goals and 43 assists on the books of his beloved, boyhood employers.

The Scotsman will also be anticipating plenty more from Kiwior if he is given equal opportunities to shine away from North London, having only ever really been utilised as a useful back-up figure at the Emirates, much like Grealish.

Games played

44

Games started

26

Goals scored

3

Assists

3

Completed passes

1469 (89%)

Duels won

97

Clean sheets

9

Looking at the table above, it’s clear that Kiwior could thrive at Everton if handed more consistent first-team minutes, with a standout three goals and three assists coming the Arsenal number 15’s way under Mikel Arteta’s wing in the Premier League, despite only making 26 appearances from the start.

Moreover, the former Spezia defender has also collected nine clean sheets from those limited starts, with Moyes now ready to hand Kiwior more regular opportunities to impress on Merseyside, alongside Grealish, who will also be champing at the bit to succeed.

While he hasn’t always been front and centre of Arteta’s plans at Arsenal, he did warrant a big move to the Gunners back in 2023 after seriously impressing in Serie A as a much-talked-about youngster, much like Grealish was the talk of the town when he was still at Villa Park.

His standout stint at Spezia would see a call-up to the Poland international team land in his lap, with Polish great Robert Lewandowski lauding Kiwior as an “extraordinary” defender when assessing his ability and versatility, with Kiwior also capable as a defensive midfielder, despite being inexperienced lining up for his nation.

This has all the signs of being a shrewd capture by Everton, with Kiwior ready to become a much-loved, first-team figure in the Premier League, alongside Grealish, with both players aiming to demonstrate why they should have started more games last term.

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Martin doesn't want Rangers 21 y/o, could leave Ibrox after rejecting exit

Despite rejecting a deadline-day move, one Glasgow Rangers player who is not in the plans of manager Russell Martin could still complete a departure away from Ibrox.

Youssef Chermiti "only wanted" Rangers

A busy summer ended with a hectic deadline day for all involved at the Gers, who welcomed both Youssef Chermiti and Derek Cornelius. The former arrives with the task of helping to replace the goals of Hamza Igamane following the forward’s move to LOSC Lille, whilst Cornelius must somehow fix the leak within Martin’s backline.

Speaking for the first time since arriving from Everton, Chermiti told Rangers’ official website: “I am really happy to be here. As soon as Kevin [Thelwell] and the manager spoke with me, I did have other choices but I just wanted to join Rangers and I am here now.

“Kevin and I have had a good relationship since Everton and he text me during pre-season and I spoke with my agents and my family and we got this done. For me the most important thing is the interest from the club and the interest of the manager to be on the team. Of course I want to play so for me the most important thing was coming here to play.”

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There’s certainly room for the 21-year-old to hit the ground running too. Cyriel Dessers’ late departure should see Chermiti enter Martin’s squad as soon as possible in the hope of making an instant impact.

A similar departure also very nearly took place within Martin’s backline, only for one defender to reject an exit even though he’s not in the manager’s plans. The task that the Gers now have on their hands is showing him the exit door one way or another.

Nsiala could still leave Rangers

According to The Glasgow Times, Clinton Nsiala could still leave Rangers after rejecting a deadline-day loan move to Dynamo Kyiv. The defender is not in Martin’s plans and those at Ibrox are still trying to find the right move for him amid further loan interest from Anderlecht, KV Mechelen and Zulte Waregem.

The transfer window in Belgium doesn’t close until Monday, 8 September, which hands Nsiala just four days to seal a much-needed move away from the Scottish Premiership.

After just one year at the club and just 17 games, the 21-year-old would be wise to complete a move away to get his career back on track. The last thing that he needs is to stay put and remain outside of Martin’s squad entirely, having so far failed to make a single appearance this season.

Ultimately, Nsiala looks destined to go down as another transfer that failed to work out from the Philippe Clement era. What was a defender full of promise is now one that Rangers must move on before the end of the window elsewhere.

خاص | حسام حسن يتوجه بطلب للاعبي منتخب مصر قبل مواجهة غينيا بيساو

حرص الجهاز الفني لمنتخب مصر، بقيادة حسام حسن، على عقد جلسات مع اللاعبين قبل مباراة غينيا بيساو المقررة اليوم الأحد، ضمن التصفيات المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026.

ويلتقي المنتخب المصري مع غينيا بيساو في الجولة العاشرة والأخيرة من منافسات المجموعة الأولى لتصفيات كأس العالم، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

طالع.. خاص | حسام حسن يدرس الدفع بثنائي منتخب مصر أمام غينيا بيساو وكان منتخب مصر قد تأهل إلى كأس العالم 2026، المقرر إقامته في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية وكندا والمكسيك، بعد ضمان صدارة المجموعة.

وعلم بطولات أن جهاز المنتخب حرص على عقد جلسات مع اللاعبين لحثهم على عدم التراخي في مواجهة غينيا بيساو.

ويسعى الجهاز الفني لتجديد دوافع اللاعبين، حيث طالبهم بالتركيز وإنهاء التصفيات بالفوز من أجل تحسين ترتيب مصر في التصنيف العالمي.

وطالب الجهاز اللاعبين بغلق صفحة مواجهة جيبوتي التي حُسم فيها التأهل، والتركيز على مباراة غينيا بيساو، خاصة أن منتخب مصر لم يتمكن من الفوز عليها ذهابًا في المواجهة التي انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي بهدف لكل فريق.

Rocchiccioli's career-best seven gives Western Australia control

WA, currently bottom of the Shield table, gave themselves a chance of a vital win

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Corey Rocchiccioli took a career-best 7 for 52•Getty Images

Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli bagged his best first-class figures as Western Australia dominated Queensland on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.Rocchiccioli snared 7 for 52 as Queensland were bowled out for 147 at the Gabba in Brisbane. WA cruised to 112 for 1 in reply, with Sam Whiteman making 67.Related

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WA (24.91 points) are in last place, with Queensland (27.75) third on a table topped by South Australia (36.93). But with three games including this fixture remaining, Rocchiccioli’s feats have given WA a superb opportunity to jump up the ladder.The 27-year-old had never previously taken five wickets in a first-class innings but spun his way to a career-best day. He captured seven of the last nine wickets to fall as the Queensland batsmen struggled.Ben McDermott top-scored with 37 from 112 balls. Next best were No.10 Mitchell Swepson (20 not out) and No. 8 Xavier Bartlett (20).Matthew Renshaw, Jimmy Peirson and Michael Neser were among those to fall cheaply against Rocchiccioli and paceman Cameron Gannon.Neser fell to a superb one-handed catch from Rocchiccioli, diving to his right from his own bowling. He also took a smart, diving return catch to dismiss Renshaw.WA’s openers Whiteman and Sam Fanning then cashed in for the visitors with their unbroken partnership. Whiteman set an aggressive tone, smacking seven fours and three sixes in his 88-ball innings before being bowled by Tom Whitney about 25 minutes before stumps. Fanning was more circumspect, striking two fours from his 107 deliveries.

Paige Scholfield named in England A squads for post-Ashes rebuild in Australia

Paige Scholfield, the first name out of the hat in Wednesday’s Women’s Hundred draft, has been selected across formats for England A’s upcoming tour of Australia, as the women’s set-up looks to bounce back from a humiliating Ashes whitewash earlier this year.Scholfield, 29, was retained by her Hundred team, Oval Invincibles, on a £65,000 deal on Wednesday evening, after Birmingham Phoenix attempted to recruit her to Edgbaston for the 2025 competition. Now she is headed to Australia as part of a development squad featuring just four players who featured in the 16-0 points defeat in the senior tour in January.Scholfield herself would have been a fifth member of that party, but she suffered an ankle injury on England’s preceding tour of South Africa in November, which caused her to fly home before she could add to her current tally of three ODI and two T20I caps.Now she is joining Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson, Bess Heath and Freya Kemp as the senior members of the England A party, which is due to play three T20Is, three ODIs and a one-off four-day game against Australia A from April 12-15, exactly mirroring the itinerary in which England were beaten in the Ashes. Capsey and Gibson are currently on duty at the WPL in India, and so will miss the T20I leg which begins at Sydney’s Hurstville Oval on March 26.Scholfield will be joined by players from the England Women Pace Programme, including her Surrey teammates Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Emma Jones (T20 and 50-over) and Alexa Stonehouse, who is selected across all formats. No captains have yet been named for the three formats.The majority of the group have been undergoing warm-weather training at a training camp in Abu Dhabi, and will depart for Sydney on March 17.Jon Lewis, England Women A head coach, said: “We are looking forward to testing ourselves against a national side with great depth. We are aware of the challenge ahead.”There has been some good work done by the players based in England and those who have been playing cricket over the winter around the world and this tour provides an opportunity for players to push for selection into the senior squad through strong performances against the Australians.”Jonathan Finch, Director of England Women’s Cricket, added: “We have a good mix of experience across the three squads with all players striving to perform and push for selection into the senior team. The experience they will gain through highly competitive matches within a multi-format schedule will be really exciting, and hopefully invaluable for them in accelerating their development. A tour to Australia is what so many young cricketers dream of, and we wish them well.”England Women A T20 squad: Hollie Armitage (Durham), Georgia Davis (Warwickshire), Mahika Gaur (Lancashire), Jodi Grewcock (Essex), Bess Heath (Durham), Emma Jones (Surrey), Freya Kemp (Hampshire), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (Surrey), Charis Pavely (Warwickshire), Grace Potts (Lancashire), Paige Scholfield (Surrey), Grace Scrivens (Essex), Seren Smale (Lancashire), Bryony Smith (Surrey), Alexa Stonehouse (Surrey), Mady Villiers (Durham), Issy Wong (Warwickshire)England Women A 50-over squad: Hollie Armitage (Durham), Alice Capsey (Surrey), Georgia Davis (Warwickshire), Mahika Gaur (Lancashire), Danielle Gibson (Somerset), Kirstie Gordon (The Blaze), Jodi Grewcock (Essex), Bess Heath (Durham), Emma Jones (Surrey), Freya Kemp (Hampshire), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (Surrey), Charis Pavely (Warwickshire), Grace Potts (Lancashire), Paige Scholfield (Surrey), Grace Scrivens (Essex), Seren Smale (Lancashire), Bryony Smith (Surrey), Alexa Stonehouse (Surrey), Mady Villiers (Durham), Issy Wong (Warwickshire)England Women A four-day squad: Hollie Armitage (Durham), Alice Capsey (Surrey), Georgia Davis (Warwickshire), Danielle Gibson (Somerset), Kirstie Gordon (The Blaze), Jodi Grewcock (Essex), Bess Heath (Durham), Freya Kemp (Hampshire), Charis Pavely (Warwickshire), Grace Potts (Lancashire), Paige Scholfield (Surrey), Grace Scrivens (Essex), Seren Smale (Lancashire), Alexa Stonehouse (Surrey), Mady Villiers (Durham), Issy Wong (Warwickshire)

Tottenham confirm plans to ignore Premier League rules and allow loan star to play against them as Thomas Frank explains surprise decision

Tottenham's Carabao Cup clash with Doncaster has been thrown into the spotlight after a bizarre twist in the script as academy gem Damola Ajayi is set to line up against his parent club. The 19-year-old attacker, who only burst onto the scene last January with a thunderbolt debut strike against Elfsborg in the Europa League, was sent on loan to Rovers in the summer. Now, in a rare exception to the usual rules, he's been given the green light to feature on Wednesday night against Spurs.

Ajayi chasing big moment

Ajayi had only one senior Spurs outing to his name before being loaned out. And now, head coach Thomas Frank, who took the reins at Tottenham earlier this year, insists he has no problem with him taking to the field in north London. 

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Frank said: "I think it's OK. He's on loan at another club. I know the Premier League have this if you're on loan from a club, you're not allowed to play [rule]. We decided to loan him out because it was good for his development. I've done that a thousand times. Maybe not a thousand times, a lot of times at Brentford, but we haven't been that lucky to face one of our own players. It is what it is. I think it's a great opportunity for him."

Frank vows strong side despite rotation

Frank has made it clear that Tottenham won’t take the contest lightly. The manager confirmed that backup goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky will start, but promised a heavyweight lineup otherwise. Injuries have forced a few changes. Ben Davies and Randal Kolo Muani are sidelined, but there is hope that youngsters Kota Takai and Dominic Solanke will at least make the bench after returning to training.

"Of course I’d like to win. No doubt about that. For me, I think we probably need to take one game at a time," Frank added. "I’m very aware (of the expectation). I think it’s that balance that as I said, I would like us to get there where we can compete in all four tournaments throughout the year. If you want to compete in all four tournaments, you need to be good enough to pick the right team every single time. And I promise you before I pick the team, it looks like an unbelievably good plan. I think we’re also aware that no players can play 60 games x 90 minutes. So, it’s that balance we need to hit throughout the season. Not only because we are facing Doncaster. We need to hit that perfect number of players that rotates and then a strong team. And it will be a strong team.”

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After Wednesday night’s clash with Doncaster, Spurs are back in Premier League action at the weekend, with Wolves arriving in north London on Saturday. Frank will hope his balancing act keeps the squad fresh enough to avoid any slip-ups.

Luan Patrick comemora bons números e mira sequência no Bragantino

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Mais uma vez titular do sistema defensivo do Bragantino na goleada por 4 a 0 sobre o Flamengo, na quinta-feira (23), pelo Brasileirão, o zagueiro Luan Patrick soma números expressivos com a camisa do Massa Bruta. Emprestado pelo Athletico-PR até o fim da atual temporada com opção de compra, o jovem de 21 anos completou 13 partidas pela equipe e alcançou seu maior número de atuações como profissional, superando os 12 disputados no ano passado com a camisa do América-MG.

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Sempre que acionado, os números mostram que o defensor tem correspondido às expectativas. Dos 13 jogos em que esteve em campo no ano, o Red Bull Bragantino saiu sem ser vazado em sete deles, ou seja, 53,8%. Já sem Luan, a equipe disputou outros 20 compromissos e não sofreu gols em apenas cinco, com aproveitamento baixo de apenas 25%.

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– Sem dúvida é muito positivo saber que tenho conseguido ajudar a equipe quando estou em campo. Meu pensamento é sempre ajudar o Bragantino da maneira que for possível, então fico feliz com esses números. Espero que se mantenha assim, com todo o grupo se ajudando e dando o seu melhor pelo bem da equipe – comemorou o defensor.

Com os problemas de lesão no setor defensivo, que teve diante do Flamengo as ausências de Leo Ortiz, Nathan, Lucas Cunha e Léo Realpe, Luan Patrick recebeu nova oportunidade do treinador português Pedro Caixinha. Agora, a meta do zagueiro formado nas categorias de base do Furacão e com passagem pelas seleções de base é se firmar de vez entre os titulares.

– Nossa equipe vem sofrendo bastante com lesões, principalmente no setor defensivo. Infelizmente nem todos estão à disposição do professor Caixinha, mas isso acaba abrindo espaço para quem não vinha atuando com tanta frequência e estamos dando conta do recado, mostrando que temos condições de vestir essa camisa e ajudar com regularidade. Me sinto pronto e sempre trabalhando para evoluir e estar à altura dos desafios – projetou.

Newcastle ready to pay £86m to sign "extraordinary" star after Woltemade

Newcastle United are now reportedly willing to pay £86m for the signing of an “extraordinary” player this summer, quadrupling his wages at the same time.

Newcastle closing in on Woltemade signing

After the heartbreaking late defeat at home to Liverpool on Monday night, and the continued saga surrounding Alexander Isak, Magpies supporters needed a boost and they’ve got on.

On Thursday, news quickly gathered steam regarding Newcastle making a move for VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, with things moving quickly and the German heading to the UK to complete a medical.

It is the shot in the arm that the Magpies have needed during what has been a frustrating summer transfer window, and they are reportedly also still looking to snap up Yoane Wissa from Brentford, with the Premier League attacker one of their primary summer targets.

Granted, this all means that Isak’s exit to Liverpool is now more likely, which is an undoubted blow, but it was always imperative that top-quality replacements were brought in. Now, another new target has also emerged late in the day.

Newcastle pushing to sign "extraordinary" £86m ace

According to El Chiringuito journalist Jose Alvarez Haya on X, Newcastle are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, willing to pay as much as £86m for his signature.

“NEWCASTLE GOES FOR FERMIN! They would be willing to pay 100M euros to Barça and quadruple the player’s salary. Tottenham also joins the race for his signing.”

This is a move that has seemingly come from nowhere, and if Newcastle did manage to sign Fermin, it could be an inspired piece of business so late in the window.

The 22-year-old has also made 89 appearances for Barca, which is impressive, with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente calling him “extraordinary”.

Lopez could be an excellent additional option in attacking midfield areas for Newcastle, also being able to do a job out wide, and given his age, the Magpies would be signing a player whose best years are still ahead of him.

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