Newcastle were initially linked with Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos in early September. At the time, reports had surfaced claiming an inquiry was made for the teenager earlier in the summer.
Santos had emerged as one of the Brazilian club’s brightest talents in his first full season in the first team. He ended his breakout campaign with 36 appearances and 8 goals while pulling the strings from the midfield.
Links to the young playmaker have not gone away despite other young targets also hitting the headlines. One of those is Velez Sarsfield’s Maximo Perrone, who is seen as a cheaper alternative to the pricey Santos.
The Northern Echo is now reporting that Newcastle are preparing to make their move for the talented Santos in the winter window. While the teenager recently signed a new contract until 2027, the expectation is he will head to Europe at some point next year.
Barcelona are also in the mix for a potential summer bid but could struggle with an acceptable offer due to their financial woes. The Brazilian U20 international’s valuation exceeds £20m with Newcastle hoping to reach an incentive-laden agreement with the Brazilian club.
The report also states that should Newcastle land Santos, he would not be loaned out but rather given time to settle in the North East. Interestingly, Santos recently cited Bruno Guimaraes was one of his inspirations stating:
“I really like Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Thiago Alcântara. These guys are phenomenal, I look up to them a lot – declared the number 8.”
Landing Santos in January would be a semi-coup. Their director Paulo Bracks has been vocal about keeping his prized asset around for as long as possible. Though he didn’t rule out a sale next year should an appropriate offer come in.
This is what Bracks said in September shortly after Newcastle’s interest emerged:
“Vasco’s contracts will be stronger and stronger. There is no proposal on the table. Many people approached him. A lot of people who shouldn’t, by the way. Andrey is a Vasco player, with a secure contract. If there is a possibility to negotiate, we will. But not this year.”
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98 comments so far
CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:04 PM
Comment #1A
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:04 PM
Comment #2I’ll spare my repost Fenners.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:05 PM
Comment #3He doesn’t half look like a young fat Ronaldo 😳
CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:05 PM
Comment #4‘nutha Brazilian would do nicely…
Darnik
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Comment #5Clint
Has yours grown out 😆
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:07 PM
Comment #6Exams did ya say !
Well that’s me f*#ked !
😳
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:07 PM
Comment #7Not Fenners, I mean the guy in the headline 😀
Ace50
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:08 PM
Comment #8Repost as it may help others:
Jail – you asked earlier about any streams for the friendly in KSA. The official site (https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/newcastle-united-partner-with-saudia-ahead-of-riyadh-based-warm-weather-training-camp/ ) says:
“ Further information on the club’s training camp and how to watch the match live will be confirmed in due course, while nufc.co.uk, NUFC TV and the club’s official social media channels will provide supporters with exclusive content throughout the trip.”
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:09 PM
Comment #9Ace50,
Cheers,
I’ll keep an eye on it.
cleveleysbob
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Comment #10Missed the bus with Sermon on blog manners (well it is Sunday).
If you want, go back and look. I think it’s worth reading.
cleveleysbob
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Comment #11Is that picture Santos or Perrone?
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:15 PM
Comment #12Santos
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Comment #13Was that question part of the exam ? 😉
cleveleysbob
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Comment #14Cheers Rom, let’s hope we get Perrone then, that Santos will blow up like a balloon when he discovers Greggs. 🙂
cleveleysbob
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:20 PM
Comment #15Aye, it’s in paper 2 International Contacts/Prospects. There’s 10 questions each in 5 parts.
Begin……… you’ve got an hour to finish the rest 😆
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:21 PM
Comment #161 outta 50 !
I’ll take that 🙂
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Comment #17Raj he certainly does look like R9 maybe a dodgy pic to make him look plumper.
But the first time I seen that picture I thought fat Ronaldo.
Love how we are being linked with all these up and coming potential WC stars such as Bruno for example 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:28 PM
Comment #18OK I’m off to start putting the lights up around the house. Me mates turned up in a MEWP his business utilises which saves all the ladder work.
Personally I thought next week would be the time first week of December but the missus insisted this weekend. Great when you’ve got a stinking hangover too. I guess it’s that time of the year again.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:31 PM
Comment #19Fenners,
Remember your hard hat, hi-vis, boots, googles and impact gloves, a harness for inside the MEWP and don’t clip on to anything external. You need to be setting a good example to the neighbours.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Comment #20And shouldn’t really be in a MEWP with a hangover 😮 what would an HSE inspector say 😕
Darnik
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:38 PM
Comment #21Bob
Don’t forget the other lesson drummed into us from an early age
If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything 😉
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:39 PM
Comment #22Best I be off then 😆
Darnik
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Comment #23Behave Rom, I’ve yet to see you be anything other than nice
Not another deJong
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Comment #24I’m still claiming mines baby fat
Darnik
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Comment #25Cheque payable to the usual address 😉
NY Mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Comment #26Jail,
Don’t worry….fenners is using the “buddy” system, he has CH helping him (both have stinking hangovers) 😀 😀 😀
Sorry lads….couldn’t resist
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Comment #27Darnik
Tenner to the usual address ?
😆
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Comment #28Hahahah Raj just caught them last 2 messages. Impressed with your knowledge of what’s expected re utilising a MEWP. FYI – I am not using the MEWP as I don’t have an IPAF license. I’ve paid my mate to use his O/H cabling engineer to do it. I’m doing the stuff from ground level. Should have said but very observant of you. It’s maybe because you’re in the Oil & Gas industry where you buy into H&S. anyway must dash 😉
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:42 PM
Comment #29Damn it Darnik you beat me to it !! 😉
Darnik
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:43 PM
Comment #30NY
Ch doesn’t do hangovers he does rollovers 😆
cleveleysbob
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:45 PM
Comment #31Darnik that would probably rule out a few of mine Today then. 😀
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Comment #32Oops, get in Morocco
NY Mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:47 PM
Comment #33Darnik,
LOL….I like the sounds of that 🙂
Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:48 PM
Comment #34Ahh it going to be offside
cleveleysbob
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Comment #35I’ll have to check the dictionary to see where “criticism of others bad behaviour” comes in the list of approved “saying not nice things” about people. 😀
cleveleysbob
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Comment #36I clearly don’t know the rules. I thought you couldn’t be offside if you didn’t touch the ball or interfere with play.
That goal looked good to me!
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Comment #37Bob
The missus and I are enjoying it, really weird though!
The same people made Dark which is another strange one and a good watch.
NY Mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:57 PM
Comment #38Bob,
You didn’t think he inferred with play?
NY Mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 1:59 PM
Comment #39Take no notice of the autocorrect…..
CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Comment #40Darnik
Not quite sure what it is…but, no, i keep a regular check on such matters, mate!
😀