Bryan Mbeumo to Newcastle? | NUFC Blog

This month, Newcastle United have been linked with summer moves for Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise and Wolves’ Pedro Neto; two hugely talented players who would add so much quality, spark and excitement to our side.

However, it looks like Olise could be tough to sign based on the number of European giants battling for his signature, while Neto feels like a hugely expensive risk. There’s no doubting his ability when fit, but the reported £60m price tag is a lot to pay for someone who missed huge chunks of 2023/24 with two serious hamstring injuries.

Don’t get me wrong, I’d be delighted if either signed, but I present to you another option – Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.

Still only 24, the French-born Cameroon international is a good age with plenty of room for growth under a manager like Eddie Howe, who has already helped take Anthony Gordon’s game to new heights down the other flank.

Mbeumo would arrive with Premier League experience. He’s got better and better since the Bees’ promotion from the Championship and has delivered an impressive 15 goal involvements (nine goals, six assists) in just 22 league starts this season.

Then there’s his versatility. He’s predominantly a right-winger, but he can play on the left and really impressed in a central role earlier in the campaign, where he filled in for Ivan Toney while the former Newcastle striker was suspended for betting. He makes great runs in behind, is direct, quick, strong, can take set pieces, use both feet and has a real eye for goal.

Before anyone mentions it, I’m aware he did miss a chunk of this season through injury (one of the reasons I am unsure we’ll pursue Neto), but previous to 2023/24 he’s missed just four league games over the previous four seasons through injury.

I’d imagine he’d also come £15-20m cheaper than Olise and Neto, which would also help in the world of FFP and PSR. This new-look Newcastle have been brilliant at signing very talented players who’ve…

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Author : Olly Hawkins

Publish date : 2024-05-22 06:00:47

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