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Written by Neil Harrison

1:00pm Sunday, November 27th, 2022

Commented 98 times

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

Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Comment #81
Bob
The Dark was a strange plot but I thought that the ending tied up a lot of loose ends.
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:07 PM
Comment #82
Well done Maroc!
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jane
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:09 PM
Comment #83
Croatia v Belgium is going to be a crunch match.
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the crown princes nashers
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Comment #84
well done morocco what a win, belgium played like england but england got lucky they didnt, I can see belgium getting knocked out here like and world no 2 team as well
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Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Comment #85
Just watch Wales beat us 6-0! 🙂
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:12 PM
Comment #86
Crownie
Belguim no.2 in the world?
Woo!
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Romford mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:12 PM
Comment #87
Bill
They need to beat us by 4 goals!
😆
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jane
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Comment #88
“Just watch Wales beat us 6-0!”
Rugby?
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the crown princes nashers
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Comment #89
from what i watched from wales is our reserve team could beat that rabble of shit, mind ill have to watch what i say or ill have to eat my words when england play them, we will have no problem as long as philips takes over from rice and get foden in along with wilson as i reckon kane is burned out
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niafron
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:15 PM
Comment #90
@CLINT FLICK
Yes, they are numerous in Saint Denis, but you can find moroccan in almost every corner of Paris area.
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niafron
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:16 PM
Comment #91
Now, they are probably rallying on les Champs Elysées.
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niafron
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:18 PM
Comment #92
Shame the weather is bad… would have been hell of a party!
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:21 PM
Comment #93
Niafron
I’ve spent some time, in the past, with Maroccan friends there. Great hospitality!
Algerians also…
Enjoy the festivities, mate!
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Not another deJong
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:46 PM
Comment #94
All eyes on Borna Sosa
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:47 PM
Comment #95
Trying to make copy outta Herdman’s pep talk…how desperate?
:-0
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Mister Tuff
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:47 PM
Comment #96
Great result by Morocco.
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:49 PM
Comment #97
Don’t let Davies take a pen!
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Munster Mag
Nov 27, 2022 at 3:53 PM
Comment #98
Niafron i remember the north African presence in Paris so much when I lived for a couple of months in Chartres.
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17 February, 2023

I have an update on what's happening with my treatment for prostate cancer.

Last week, my oncologist called me late in the day and said he thought it was best to terminate my treatment with radium 223 dichloride because it was having such a negative effect on my health - specifically my digestive system.

I had completed 3 of the planned 6 infusions.

They had looked at the bone scans and three CAT scans I had early last week, and they showed no signs of the cancer spread being slowed or stopped: in fact, it was continuing to spread and my PSA account continued to rise.

The only treatment left now is to go back and have another bout of chemotherapy with docetaxel being the medication used.

I understand this will be a 7-month job with 10 sessions 3 weeks apart - almost double my first chemo treatment in Apil 2017, when I has 6 treatmnts.

The problem I have is that I'm in a very poor physical state right now, due to my digestive system being basically torn apart by the radium 223.

The radium 223 has leaked into my digestive system and caused me to have severe diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn, and it was (is) very serious.

They said it was too dangerous to proceed with the radium 223 treatment, with little benefit being shown.

I am also suffering from severe exhaustion, basically, because I have zero testosterone, and all the treatments I've had for the cancer, have further lessened the energy available to me.

It reminds me of the saying that if cancer doesn’t kill you - the treatment will (laugh).

It will probably take up to 8 weeks to get back to a physical state where I can start chemotherapy, and that's where I am now, but the cancer continues to spread in the bones.

I've also been put in touch with the dietitian from UNC Healthcare, who will help me get back my health - she is very helpful.

So that's where it stands it's been quite a journey over 12 years and I think I've had almost every treatment available.

It has really taken a toll on my body and on my energy, but that's where it stands and obviously, I'll do the best I can in the upcoming months with chemo and hope I can get through it.

It is as it is - and another challenge in life.

Ed Harrison