Newcastle chief noticed watching two Champions League gamers on Tuesday – Report

Newcastle United chief scout Steve Nickson has been on scouting duties this week, watching two gamers in Liverpool’s Champions League tie at dwelling to Ligue 1 facet Lille.

The 59-year-old, who has now been on the membership for over 13 years, was additionally in attendance for Brentford’s 2-2 draw towards Man Metropolis, scouting two of the hosts’ attackers.

Newcastle are clearly in want of a brand new right-winger, however it appears we’re additionally conserving an in depth eye on different areas of the pitch as we anticipate a large summer time forward.

As revealed by Craig Hope at The Mail, Steve Nickson was joined by Man Utd chief Simon Wells in scouting two Lille skills on Tuesday evening.

He stories that Nickson was at Anfield to observe striker Jonathan David and Lille teammate Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, a 21-year-old Icelandic worldwide who can play each in midfield and out on the wing.

Haraldsson has been in comparison with Luka Modric for his capacity on the ball and is taken into account ‘one to observe’ this summer time after trying the ‘finest participant on the pitch’ on Nickson’s journey to Merseyside.

As for David, he scored on the evening and seems to be a long-term goal, with a number of golf equipment set to battle for his signature this summer time as he prepares to depart on a free switch.

Newcastle don’t have an enormous problem in terms of strikers with Alexander Isak in such unbelievable kind this season, however the apparent fear is ought to he decide up an harm and we’re left with the inexperienced William Osula.

Callum Wilson can also be anticipated to depart the membership in the summertime, leaving us with a gaping gap in assault, particularly if we’re to qualify for Europe and as soon as once more see our fixture record packed subsequent yr.

There’s certain to be plenty of competitors for David, who has scored 102 targets in 5 years in France, however Newcastle shall be hoping to have the pull of Champions League soccer to entice the 25-year-old.