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According to UOLesporte in Brazil, Newcastle have recently enquired about Al-Ittihad defender Luiz Felipe and are considering making a bid.
The Brazilian-born centre-back hasn’t spent long in Saudi Arabia, joining Al-Ittihad from Spanish side Real Betis for €22 million last summer. Felipe is most famous for his time at Lazio, making 106 Serie A appearances as a regular feature for the club from 2017 until 2022.
Many of the European players who joined Saudi Arabian clubs last summer have failed to adapt to the league and culture. Many of them are quickly becoming eager to jump ship and return to European Football, with Jordan Henderson fleeing the league after only a short six-month stint. Felipe may be another wishing for a new challenge, and at only 27 he still has plenty to offer at the top level.
As we eagerly await an update on Marc Guehi, who is our current key target for the right centre-back slot, the club may be looking into adding even further depth to the backline. With Lascelles’ ongoing injury issues, which saw us extensively use Emil Krafth at centre half at the end of last season, it would be wise to add even further depth to the position than just Guehi.
With our obvious connections to the Saudi league, lack of defensive cover and Marc Guehi being far from a done deal, Felipe would at present be an astute piece of business. However, I do wonder if, for PSR reasons, we can afford to spend big money on two centre-backs when a quality right winger will cost a fortune.
Source link : https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2024/08/09/newcastle-considering-surprise-bid-for-al-ittihad-star-report/
Author : Oden Hudson
Publish date : 2024-08-09 06:00:29
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