It looks like Aleksandar Mitrovic will finally sign for Newcastle after he has his medical this afternoon, but like the deal with Georginio Wijnaldum – it will very likely be announced tomorrow, once the medical staff have confirmed everything is OK.
The Belgium press also expect the deal for Chancel Mbemba – who is friends with Aleksandar – to be completed within the next day or two, but they are not as far along as they are with Mitrovic.
Chancel Mbemba – close to Newcastle deal
Newcastle have spent an awful lot of time to wait for the 20 year-old to finally say yes – and credit to Newcastle for that – and to Lee Charnley in particular, as he looks to being off another stellar signing for Newcastle in a week.
Having both Anderlecht players at Newcastle together will help them both settle in.
Probably the next we’ll hear on Mitrovic is when he arrives at the airport – and with it being a Saturday there could be some Geordies to welcome the young striker to his new home.
We are hoping a second deal can be done with Mbemba who while only 6ft tall, has speed, skill and power that make him one of the best center-backs in Belgium and he has often been competed to Vincent Kompany.
Not sure how much Newcastle will pay for him but we though hit was €8M – but that could be £8M – but at £8M he could be a bargain.
This is what Belgian freelance journalist Philippe Vinck said about Mbemba yesterday:
“If Newcastle get him I believe it would be the signing of the summer.” “I think he’s better than Mitrovic – he’s quick, he’s strong and he has all the potential.”
“I already think he’s the best defender in Belgium.” “He was fantastic against Arsenal and he would be terrific in the Premier League.”
Chancel can play at center-back or right back and he’s either 20, 23 or 26 (take your choice) – here’s some information on his age:
In 2012, Congolese club ES La Grace had Brazilian sports lawyer Paulo Teixera put in a claim for training compensation to Anderlecht – the player was registered with the Congolese club in 2006.
The player’s registration from that time showed a birth-date of 8th August 1988, and the player registered with a different birth-date 8th August 1994 with Anderlecht.
That same date of birth was registered with FIFA for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign but then he registered with a third birth-date (30th November 1991) for the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
So it will be exciting to see what date of birth he gives Newcastle – maybe he even comes up with a new one.
At most he’s 26 due to turn 27 next month, if indeed he was born on 30 November 1991 – otherwise he’s 20 due to turn 21 next month, or 23 and due to turn 24 in November.
As we said – take your pick.
He looks older than 20, but that’s his age given on most football sites like Wikipedia and the like.
He joined Anderlecht in 2102 and has played 76 times for them with 9 goals and 2 assists.
What do you think?
Comments welcome.
186 comments so far
will die for the toon army
Jul 18, 2015 at 7:56 PM
Comment #161How long does a medical take?
colwell
Jul 18, 2015 at 7:56 PM
Comment #162Toon Prodigy
Yep that’s my view now too, with all the CM’S we have he could only play on the wing and he just doesn’t have the pace to do anything out there.
Benny did probably give all toon fans the best goals we had seen in years, Bolton, Blackburn etc
Sazzer
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:05 PM
Comment #163Mbemba sounds like a real life Benjamin Button.
will die for the toon army
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:07 PM
Comment #164May b no news till tomorrow. We wait for tomorrow.
Belfast
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:14 PM
Comment #165At most he’s 26 due to turn 27 next month, if indeed he was born on 30 November 1991 – otherwise he’s 20 due to turn 21 next month, or 23 and due to turn 24 in November.
Anybody else confused???
Pardews Priceless Bulls#*t
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:24 PM
Comment #166Born 1991 and is 26/27? What year you can n belfast?
Mister Tuff
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:24 PM
Comment #167NEWSFLASH.
Black limo and driver spotted at Newcastle Airport.
http://media.nj.com/bergen_impact/photo/11274166-standard.jpg
north east lincs toon
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:24 PM
Comment #168Mitrovic is only 20 years old so is the shop window for bigger clubs potential 20mil in 12 months
Pizzicato The Arizona Geordie
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:25 PM
Comment #169Belfast, please post those links if you find them thanks.
beermonkey
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:26 PM
Comment #170Belfast
buy him hope he does well and sell him for a profit quick the bloke looks about 35
JAMSHA
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:29 PM
Comment #171Belfast
dnt think the fb acc is fake, usally, players acc on fb page doesnt get verified unless they play for big clubs, perez had the same..untill he joind nufc his page was verified
Sazzer
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Comment #172The transfer for Mitrovic is in its final phase. He is currently in London to sign a contract & undergo a medical. http://www.nieuwsblad.be/sportwereld/cnt/dmf20150718_01782336
LewSpi v2.0
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Comment #173Been messing around on the LineUp 11 app on my phone.
With welcoming back Aarons and De Jong which are “like new signings”, as well as Wij. And presuming Mitrovic and Mbemba will go though, we actually have a decent amount of competition for places.
Helluva lot more so than last year, I’m actually really struggling to decide on the team.
1 more CB on top and we are certainly in much better shape, with a decent bench too.
hibbit
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:31 PM
Comment #174wdfta if you think 1 cb will your mad for years the back 4 have been the problem we need a lest 2 cb and a rb sooner rather then later have watched nufc play in the last 2 seasons
Belfast
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:33 PM
Comment #175Ed wrote it Pardew not me lol
Sazzer
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:34 PM
Comment #176https://twitter.com/GallowgateGroup/status/622489253054935040
hibbit
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:36 PM
Comment #177lew ….till you see the shirt on there back don’t take anything for granted this is nufc
Belfast
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:38 PM
Comment #178Basically a while ago this Facebook account made comments and criticised the Anderlecht manager and supporters. Serbian bloke then denies it was him and claims it’s an impostor and he only has a personal Facebook account for just friends and family.
The article was translated poorly so I may be wrong.
Belfast
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Comment #179le story is absolutely unfounded.”
Mitrovic: “I regret that these publications are taken”
Mitrovic is located on the site of Anderlecht meanwhile itself explained. “I’ve never posted those statements,” he says. “There circulate numerous false Facebook profiles to unofficial accounts from me. I regret that these publications uncritically taken over by some media. I have one personal profile that is intended for my real friends and family. “
beermonkey
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:42 PM
Comment #180lewspi
things are looking better if these 2 sign I know anita can cover both full back positions but I don’t think that’s ideal
but we do have options and different players for formations
would like to see some youth come in and go out onloan like we did with the forest pair
BandB
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:43 PM
Comment #181I have said this once before, but I am going to say it again.
I believe Ashley would like to see us qualify for the Champions’ League.
The most excited I’ve been in his tenure was when he put up the cash, to the surprise of us all, to buy Cisse.
I think he was convinced he could score the goals to get us there.
It failed. We all saw the Ba, Cisse conundrum being hopelessly mismanaged.
But when we failed, we fell into the bunker of the Europa League.
I wouldn’t blame Ashley if he looks at that competition and thinks WTF?
It has skewed the Premiership.
It has made seventh place the most competitive finishing spot in the league after top three, as many more teams than us think twice about whether they want all that hassle for so little reward.
It should not be a booby prize for the failed CL teams.
It should be a competition in its own right and the teams that fail in the qualifying stages of the CL should not get a repechage in the Europa League.
It’s unfair and anti-competitive.
Bornandraised
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:43 PM
Comment #1824-2-3-1
Krul
Janmaat
Colo
Taylor
Haidara
Colback
Gini
Sissoko
Ayoze
De Jong
Mitro
OR 4-3-3
Krul
Janmaat
Colo
Taylor
Dummett
Sissoko
Tiote
Gini
Cabella
Cisse
Aarons
OR 4-4-2
Krul
Janmaat
Colo
Taylor
Haidara
Sissoko
Gini
Colback
Cabella
Perez
Cisse
Belfast
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:43 PM
Comment #1836h6 hours ago
Sp. Anderlecht news ?@Sporting_AND
FYI Mitrovic doesn’t have an official facebook page. Confirmed by Mitro & Press officer @DavidSteegen1 http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/voetbal/Jupiler_Pro_League/1.1787902?devicetype=desktop … #rsca #nufc
Belfast
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:45 PM
Comment #184http://t.co/OJUCVP9Sac link
overtheline
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:46 PM
Comment #185After Mbemba –
1) A quality two footed winger – weren’t we linked with someone who fitted the bill earlier last week ?
2) Van Dijk or Rudiger – the other classy CB
3) Ideally Banega
Would rather a two footed wide player than Austin if Mitty signs
remember69
Jul 19, 2015 at 5:07 AM
Comment #186Ashley IN!!!!!