Player with same agent as Eddie Howe ‘offered’ to Newcastle – Report

Newcastle United will be offered the chance to sign Ross Barkley on a free transfer this summer, according to Lee Ryder at The Chronicle.

The midfielder has shone during his time at Luton Town, but he’s set to leave on a free transfer ahead of the Hatters’ relegation from the Premier League.

The Chronicle reveal that he’s represented by the same agency that look after Eddie Howe and a host of Newcastle stars, such as Harvey Barnes, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall. That only means so much, but highlights the links that already exist between his agent and the club, if we were keen to strike a deal.

Newcastle and Everton have been touted as potential destinations for the midfielder, who is due to be offered our way as he looks to remain in the Premier League following an impressive 2023/24 season.

Barkley has delivered five goals and six assists in all competitions this term and impressed during both of our meetings with Luton. He set up their winner in our 1-0 defeat at Kenilworth Road and bagged a goal and an assist in our 4-4 draw at St James’ Park in February.

He’s looked back to something near his best this season and benefited from regular game time, but it remains to be seen if we’ll be interested. The fact he’s now 30 may put us off, yet some feel he’d be a smart, low-cost replacement for Sean Longstaff if we decide to cash in on the Geordie midfielder for FFP reasons.

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Author : Olly Hawkins

Publish date : 2024-05-17 17:39:45

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