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Newcastle be part of race to signal Portuguese defender after Chelsea method – Report

Newcastle be part of race to signal Portuguese defender after Chelsea method – Report

Newcastle United are set to battle Chelsea for centre-back Tomas Araujo, in accordance with stories.

Portuguese outlet O Jogo has revealed that the 22-year-old defender is being monitored by Premier League golf equipment, together with Eddie Howe’s Mags and Crystal Palace.

It’s reported that Benfica are open to some potential participant exits subsequent yr, although it’s thought they goal to retain key expertise till the summer season, suggesting a January deal could also be troublesome.

The story states that Chelsea and Palace are extra superior than the Magpies, as each golf equipment have already opened talks with Benfica over a attainable transfer for Araujo, however it appears Newcastle are contemplating a transfer.

A sticking level often is the participant’s launch clause which is about at a considerable €100 million. Nevertheless, gives decrease than that quantity will probably be thought of, regardless that an asking worth shouldn’t be revealed in O Jogo’s piece.

Newcastle are ready on the return of defenders Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman, each of whom sustained long-term accidents final season. Howe stated of Botman’s return earlier than Newcastle’s 3-1 win on the Metropolis Floor in opposition to Nottingham Forest. “We hope Sven can start mild coaching within the subsequent few weeks. If we see him earlier than the tip of the yr that may be a bonus. We’re in all probability extra like January.”

Araujo performs as a right-sided central defender predominantly, although he’s able to that includes on the alternative flank and whilst a right-back. He’s a flexible participant and is taken into account to be one of many rising younger stars in Portugal’s Primeira Liga.

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