Newcastle United Want Serie A Midfielder To Replace JoJo Shelvey Next Season

Written By Onyeka Daniel

Newcastle United have been a revelation this season, holding their own against the big teams in the EPL this season and they’re currently third on the table and on course for a top four placing at the end of the season.

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But the Magpies aren’t planning to stop their, given the deep pocket of their owners. They plan to cement their place among the top clubs in England and Europe.

To do that, there’s the need for the club to bring in quality players that can compete at the top level and that is why the club is planning to make a move for Lazio midfielder, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

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According to reports from Italy, Newcastle ‘would be ready to pay €60 million for the Serbian midfielder. The Lazio star has been one of the standout performers in Serie A over the past few seasons and has been linked with a move to the Premier League.

Although the Magpies are not expected to spend big in January, the Tyneside club have reportedly put together a five-year contract wworth almost €10 million per year, as well as a €12 million signing bonus for Milinkovic-Savic.

One other factor that should work in their favor is the fact that the player would be entering the last year of his contract in June. While Lazio are less than inclined towards losing him, they could be forced to sell him if he refuses their contract offer, but the club is keen on agreeing new terms with the 27-year-old.

With Jojo Shelvey struggling with injuries, Milinkovic-Savic would be a perfect replacement for him at the club and he would form a deadly partnership with Bruno Guimaraes in the midfield for Newcastle.

Meanwhile…

Tottenham Hotspur may finally be able to sign one of the players that their coach, Antonio Conte has been demanding for as reports have emerged that Brighton have isolated their Belgian winger Leandro Trossard has been isolated by head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

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Reports has it that the 28-year-old has not been himself since returning from the World Cup with Belgium as the player looks to force his way out of the club. While Tottenham are yet to make any official contact with Brighton for the player, there’s still plenty of time to get a deal done during the January transfer window, but they’ve to convince the Seagulls that selling the player is the best option.

is contract had been due to expire in June, but the club have gone ahead to activate the one year extension clause in his contract, meaning Tottenham will have to pay up if they want to sign him.

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