As their pursuit to sign Joao Pedro continued, Newcastle United reportedly focused on an alternative option that already had a hat trick on his name at St. James Park.
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After sitting from the last two transfer windows due to PSR concerns, Newcastle is reportedly doing its best with potential incoming calls this summer. Both options definitely add extra quality to the Eddie Howe side. The Eddie Howe side needs all the strength you can gain now that he’s back in the Champions League.
Whenever Pedro finds himself without Alexander Isaac, he especially passes on the much-needed solution to the Magpie. When both Callum Wilson and Swede struggled on the front line of injuries, it was Anthony Gordon. Pedro’s arrival will soon end the issue, perhaps even filling the quality gap in ISAK.
Premier League statistics 24/25 (via FBREF) | Joan Pedro | Alexander Isaac |
|---|---|---|
start | twenty three | 34 |
the goal | 10 | twenty three |
assist | 6 | 6 |
Expected goals | 8.9 | 20.3 |
The Brazilian struggled to catch up with Isaac for goals, as did quite a few forwards last season, but he was always clinical when given the opportunity in front of the goals and when he was better than his expected goals. So there is certainly a possibility that their numbers will increase, and on aspects like Newcastle, Pedro’s opportunity in front of the goal will only increase.
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But the Brighton guy won’t get cheaper. Segal is reportedly asking for up to £60 million to sell Pedro this summer, allowing Newcastle to evaluate its options. If that proves true, they can turn their attention to another Premier League rival.
Newcastle wants to sign Justin Kruibert
According to catch-offside, Newcastle is keen to sign Bournemouth’s Justin Kleibert in a transfer game against Manchester United this summer. Unlike Pedro, Dutchman’s price tag is located at around 55 million euros (£47 million), giving the people of Tyneside an opportunity to land a cheap alternative and someone who already has a hat trick to his name at St. James Park.
If Newcastle wanted to see the quality of Kluivert, they certainly received the closest opportunity to do so. By the end of last season, the forwards had scored two hat-tricks and had their Premier League totals up to 12 goals in a great campaign.
Having received a lot of praise as a result of a hat-trick against Newcastle, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraora told reporters when asked about Kruyveld. “I think Justin is clearly playing with confidence. For me, the first goal is important. It’s a good transition, but he has the option to play both sides and he decided to take a shot. And it’s a great decision and a great finish.
“He also achieved some amazing goals, which was a lovely and lovely goal. And an assist to Dango. Apart from the work he normally does in our press, he’s always adding some really great numbers.”