One of Newcastle’s plans in the winter window appears to be targeting players on expiring contracts. Over the weekend, a report claimed Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marcus Thuram had hit the shortlist.
The French international will have just six months left on his contract in January. He seems headed for the open market with Gladbach unable to tie down their star striker on a new deal.
Newcastle World has cited reports from France that Lyon attacking midfielder Houssem Aouar is still an option for Newcastle. The 24-year-old was initially linked soon after the summer window closed and like Thuram, seems destined to become a free agent at season’s end.
After a tumultuous summer in which Aouar was desperate to depart Lyon, he found himself frozen out by manager Peter Bosz. However, the former Leverkusen boss was sacked in October after a tepid start.
In came Laurent Blanc, who immediately placed his compatriot into his starting eleven. Aouar started the final six matches before the World Cup break scoring 1 goal. He has still yet to commit his future to the club he has spent his entire career with.
Newcastle are reportedly keeping their eyes on the talented midfielder. However, AC Milan are leading the chase and Lyon may decide to sell Aouar to the highest bidder in January rather than lose their Academy product for nothing.
His price tag in recent years was as high as £40m but he’ll be available for a fraction of that this winter. The talented Frenchman could be one to watch when the winter opens as he’ll fill a creative need on Tyneside.
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100 comments so far
JP...from The Rock
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:19 AM
Comment #41What a worldie from KSA to go in front!
JP...from The Rock
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Comment #42Amazing stuff! That’s the goal of the tournament so far for me.
magicmac54
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Comment #43This is a really good match, for me it’s the most exciting match so far.
Munster Mag
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Comment #44Messi looks a shadow of himself
England are going to win thr World Cup. Happy days for you lot !
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:23 AM
Comment #45Uncredible…
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:28 AM
Comment #46And this is not a robbery, the Saudis are playing really well.
Munster Mag
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Comment #47Argentina are a pile of shite. Passing too slow and Saudi look more athletic aggressive and slightly more powerful physically. I think they can be discounted for the tournament, early days though it is
Munster Mag
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Comment #48Some boost for Saudi football
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:32 AM
Comment #49ALSHEHRI, sounds like the Saudi version of AL SHEARER
Munster Mag
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Comment #50Amanda and Co will be loving it. A surge over there will be a surge for us. If the media doesn’t blame us and them fornicate change or ww3 first
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:36 AM
Comment #51The defending from them is sensational. The Irish commentator is saying Al-Shahrani is having a Paul Mcgrath day. Lol such an Irish thing to say.
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Comment #52What a sweep ftom the keeper, Nick Pope esq
magicmac54
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Comment #53Argentina really turning the screw now, I love shocks in football and would love to see a Saudi victory, but they will do well to hold onto the lead in this match, I think it will end up 2-2
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Comment #54extra 8000 people over capacity at Saudi game. It does look full at least.
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Comment #55Hope for Hervé Renard they will win it… one of the most underrated coach in the world.
Munster Mag
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Comment #56Saudi are a decent team to be fair
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Comment #57That wasn’t a Frer kick, soo unfair.
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:45 AM
Comment #58I takes me soo uncomfortable seeing things like that. No way in hell that was a fk. Thank fk Messi is sht
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:46 AM
Comment #59I reckon Saudis will hold out, if the ref doesn’t hand Argentina a goal.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:46 AM
Comment #60as Souness (never said) “you don’t beat Argentina with Saudi players”
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Comment #61Renard is the only coach in the world to have win two times the ACN with two different teams ( Zambia in 2012 wich was an uncredible result and Ivory Coast in 2015 ).
With Saudi Arabia, he reached the final of the Gulf Cup in 2019.
He’s famous for is offensive style of play…
Also, my english friends, he did coach in England… Cambridge United in the Fourth division ( in 2004 )!
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Comment #62Will be another game of 100 minutes it seem…
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Comment #63Eddie must have given the Saudis a few tips when he was over there.
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:54 AM
Comment #64Wow… A save on the line… nice game…
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 11:55 AM
Comment #658 mins how?????
IrishRob
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:01 PM
Comment #66Wow that’s a serious serious blow to the head, I hope he’s going to be ok.
That’s the kinda thing you monitor and get scans of regardless, even if he seems ok.
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:02 PM
Comment #67Broken noses: Iran 1 Saudi Arabia 1.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Comment #68😀
Toon fans bad
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:10 PM
Comment #69Good bit of kit this new VAR stuff. If you’re off, you’re off.
Well done KSA. Might go down the corniche for a chicken shawarma the night, it’ll be jumpin!
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:10 PM
Comment #70What a madness!
magicmac54
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:11 PM
Comment #71We have lift off in the world cup, what a shock take a bow KSA I just love it
magicmac54
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:13 PM
Comment #72That second goal for the Saudis could well be voted goal of the world cup.
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:13 PM
Comment #73Are we sure Almiron with a false mustache and beard wasn’t the one who scored that goal?
Toon fans bad
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:14 PM
Comment #74The Qatari FIFA overlords will be seething 😆
CLINT FLICK
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:14 PM
Comment #75Magic
Special goal!
😉
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Comment #76France is warned… i hope it will not be the day of surprises…
the crown princes nashers
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Comment #77god that sourness is one bitter horrible git isnt he, first off he hated managing the toon well it was simple mr sourness why didnt you just quit the bloody job, second he has it in for the saudis big time doesnt he wonder if its because it may push his livefool to there limits funding wise
my words of wisdom to mr sourness just go and f$$k off will you
niafron
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:24 PM
Comment #78Speaking of France, the predicted team for tonight.
4-3-3
Lloris
L. Hernandez – Konaté – Upamecano – Pavard
Rabiot – Tchouaméni – Griezmann
Mbappé – Giroud – Dembélé
So a brand new central defense, Griezmann low on the pitch playing like an 8, and Dembélé rather than Coman.
the crown princes nashers
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:24 PM
Comment #7910/10 saudi arabia v argies a massive win, the lad who scored the second goal looks very good along with the goalie i thought few of there defenders got stuck in as well excellent game, the problem is this extra time bullshit its just mind boggling how the hell they find all them extra minutes
Toon fans bad
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:36 PM
Comment #80Dirty Dirty Nigel de Jong