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There’s been a recent replace on Newcastle’s seek for a brand new centre-back, with two names regarded as on the membership’s summer time shortlist.
Sporting Director Paul Mitchell is trying to decrease the age of what’s turn into a barely ageing pool of centre-backs on Tyneside.
With Fabian Schar (33) and Dan Burn (32) each within the twilight years of their respective careers, it is smart that Newcastle pursue a youthful centre-back capable of associate Sven Botman in years to come back.
Following Martin Hardy’s unique for The Occasions final night time claiming Liverpool’s Jarrell Quansah is a goal for Newcastle this summer time, switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano has confirmed our curiosity within the 22-year-old.
Although Quansah solely signed a brand new take care of Liverpool again in October, it’s understood that Newcastle might check the waters with a £30m supply, though Romano insists we’re but to make contact or maintain talks over a deal.
As for Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, the 19-year-old has steadily turn into one of many prime defensive prospects within the Premier League this season, and starred for Spain of their latest Nations League conflict in opposition to the Netherlands.
A £50m launch clause will little doubt be triggered by one among Europe’s prime golf equipment this summer time and Fabrizio Romano experiences that Newcastle aren’t too optimistic about their possibilities, feeling this will probably be a ‘tough’ deal to finish.
In line with the Italian, none aside from Actual Madrid are exhibiting an curiosity within the 19-year-old, who might anchor their defence alongside Raul Asencio for the subsequent decade.
The Cherries defender even highlighted Los Blancos’ curiosity in him, reportedly saying “Actual Madrid? It’s an honour when such a giant membership is serious about me.”
🚨⚪️⚫️ Jarell Quansah, on Newcastle shortlist for centre again place forward of the summer time switch window as @Mhardysport reported.
No contacts/talks but, however he’s on the listing.
Dean Huijsen, one other title appreciated however Newcastle really feel will probably be tough to get deal carried out. pic.twitter.com/afSHY7NpVF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 27, 2025
With Newcastle seemingly devoted to signal a defender this summer time, you wouldn’t blame the membership for shifting on from Marc Guehi if final August’s antics proceed.
After 4 bids have been rejected by Crystal Palace final 12 months, with Steve Parish reportedly taking nice delight in dragging Newcastle alongside in negotiations, it’s maybe a welcome sight to see the Toon to focus on different defenders that appear extra attainable.
Earlier this month, The Mirror reported that Liverpool have been serious about bringing Guehi to Merseyside, suggesting the Reds may even see Guehi as a possible Virgil van Dijk alternative ought to the Dutchman determine in opposition to signing a brand new deal.
