da apostebet： Newcastle United were linked with a move for Moussa Diaby in the summer, and a new update has emerged on the club’s pursuit of the player ahead of the January transfer window.
What’s the latest?
da fazobetai： According to 90min, the Magpies will be searching for a wide forward when the transfer market reopens next month.
As per the report, despite making James Maddison their top priority, they are also looking to bring in a player who can bolster the wide positions in the forward line, with Diaby named as one of the wingers at whom Newcastle have looked over the last six months.
Howe needs him badly
Eddie Howe will be extremely pleased that his team have been exceeding expectations in the Premier League so far this season but will be keen to not rest on his laurels over the second half of the campaign, as there is a huge opportunity to qualify for European football ahead of schedule.
The Magpies are currently third in the table after losing just one game out of their first 15 in the league. When they return to action later this month, there is no doubt that the manager will be hoping his team can continue their superb form and potentially qualify for the Champions League by retaining their position inside the top four.
Although Howe’s current squad at St James’ Park have proven to be worth their weight in gold so far, bolstering certain areas of the team during the January transfer window could be the perfect opportunity to make the difference which helps them to compete on all fronts, not only in the Premier League but in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup too.
As a result, the signing of Diaby would be a great piece of business for Newcastle in the new year, as the player has proven to be a formidable presence in front of goal.
The £59m Bayer Leverkusen winger – who was dubbed “incredibly dangerous” and a “young whirlwind” by Nils Petersen – has scored 43 goals and registered 41 assists in 146 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, with a goal contribution every 131 minutes. Furthermore, it’s not just his goal threat which would make him the ideal signing for Newcastle.
In 15 league appearances this season, Diaby has created 10 big chances, averaging 1.9 key passes, 1.3 successful dribbles, 1.9 shots on goal and 2.6 successful duels per game, proving that he is not only prolific in front of goal but a selfless team player who could be a huge asset to Howe.
With that in mind, the Frenchman is exactly what Howe needs to take Newcastle to the next level and to add depth to the impressive forward line that the Magpies already possess.