Newcastle are being linked with a shock transfer for former Sunderland flop Didier Ndong with a studies claiming a deal could possibly be executed within the coming weeks.
Newcastle have deep pockets and can be seeking to spend huge in the summertime window. Nevertheless if the most recent studies are true they’re additionally eager on a cut price and Ndong is a goal. This regardless of the actual fact he has already had one horror spell within the north east.
The defensive midfielder spent two seasons with Sunderland making 54 appearances. He was nonetheless concerned in two relegation campaigns earlier than leaving the Blacks Cats in 2018. Ndong’s exit was removed from amicable and rumours of a return to the north of England are a shock.
The midfielder, who value Sunderland £13.6m, went AWOL and was ultimately launched. He ended up with French membership Dijon and was then loaned out to Turkish membership Yeni Malatyaspor. He has made 22 look for them this season however is now again residence in Gabon.
Deal in place
The 27-year-old is below contract with Dijon till the top of 2023. Nevertheless in response to studies in his homeland a deal is in place for the top of the season.
The Gabon publication L’Union have revealed that talks have been on going and a deal is agreed. They report that Newcastle pays Dijon a really modest £850,000 to finish the deal. The charge can be paid in two installments.
If the studies are right Newcastle can be paying a bit extra in wages although. Ndong is alleged to have been supplied a three-year deal price £85,000 per week.
It’s not the primary time Ndong has been linked with a return to England. Again within the January switch window Hull Metropolis have been mentioned to be lining up a swoop. Nothing got here of the rumours and he ended up staying the place he’s.
Ndong seems to be in limbo with Dijon and the studies could possibly be an try and drum up some curiosity within the participant.
Newcastle have choices
Newcastle will be capable to set their sights larger in the summertime window. And if it’s a new defensive midfielder they’re after there are many choices.
Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara is considered one of them. The 22-year-old can be obtainable on a free switch on the finish of the season.
He has huge expertise at such a younger age, making over 150 appearances for Marseille. And appears to be a a lot better choice for Eddie Howe.
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