Over the weekend, it was reported that Newcastle have identified Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos as the top target for the winter window. The Northern Echo claimed the Magpies were set to make their move after months of links to the playmaker.
However, Sport Witness is citing a report from France’s Le10Sport that Santos is close to committing to Chelsea, who seem to have come out of the blue for the talented teen. Barcelona was Newcastle’s closest competitor according to recent reports.
The French outlet’s angle on their report is that Chelsea have edged not only Newcastle and Barcelona but also PSG for Santos. There is some discrepancy in the reporting as the price quoted is just €15m which is around half of his previously reported valuation.
If this report is accurate, with considerable emphasis on the ‘if’, Newcastle have other budding stars on the shortlist. There are continual reports that Velez Sarsfield playmaker Maximo Perrone is high on the wishlist.
The Argentine club’s sporting director is none other than former Magpie Christian Bassedas, who roamed the midfield at St. James’ Park in the early 2000s. Newcastle World recently reported that Bassedas was on Tyneside to tie up a deal for Perrone. Though the claim arose from a podcast in Argentina.
Whether it’s Santos, Perrone, or another young gem, Newcastle are determined to add youthful quality to the ranks in January. Garang Kuol’s move becomes official while links to right-backs Harrison Ashby and Cody Drameh refuse to dry up.

347 comments so far
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 5:54 PM
Comment #1pug power
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Nov 29, 2022 at 5:54 PM
Comment #2Well done Pugsly. Sharp work.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 5:54 PM
Comment #3Is back
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 5:55 PM
Comment #4Sheer luck
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Nov 29, 2022 at 5:55 PM
Comment #5Wales team is like a Legends team scattered with journeyman.
Utter plop
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 5:55 PM
Comment #6Better late than never Pug! It has been a while coming.
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 5:56 PM
Comment #7Ture Check but I expect we will still make hard work of it.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 5:56 PM
Comment #8Waiting for line up until score prediction
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Nov 29, 2022 at 5:59 PM
Comment #9As posted at 12 today the team is.
Prickford
Walker
Shaw
Maguire
Stones
Henderson
Slice
Bellingham
Foden
Kane
Rashford.
Too Cautious for me but Henderson should be good for an aggressive 60 minutes.
Hopefully we bring subs on to finish wm off rather than defend our box.
Southgate is a tit like.
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Nov 29, 2022 at 5:59 PM
Comment #10When yer know yer know.
Assassins Inc
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Comment #11Bus move.
Every fcuking day I come on this blog and see one person arguing with everyone’s post.
It’s tiresome. It’s never ending, why does one person think they are never wrong.
Why does one person think they are the most informed person on the planet.
Never shows humility, Mr What I say goes and everyone else is wrong.
I’m not going to name anyone, but for the love of the lord, can they start their own blog. http://www.ImNeverWrongYouAre.com
Web anddress available if they want to get it.
Assassins Inc
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:01 PM
Comment #12Bus move.
Every fcuking day I come on this blog and see one person arguing with everyone’s post.
It’s tiresome. It’s never ending, why does one person think they are never wrong.
Why does one person think they are the most informed person on the planet.
Never shows humility, Mr What I say goes and everyone else is wrong.
I’m not going to name anyone, but for the love of the lord, can they start their own blog. http://www.ImNeverWrongYouAre.com
Web address available if they want to get it.
check the toastie
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:03 PM
Comment #13TTT – absolutely pal.
Hope we run the legs off them, they have some old stages who are way off PL pace. Issue is we dont play at that pace. I have no idea why.
Eddie would deliver another gold star and shock the world how football can be played at international level. Which is actually below PL level. Bizarrely
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:04 PM
Comment #14BBC2 USA Iran. Viewing figure ZERO
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Nov 29, 2022 at 6:04 PM
Comment #15Assassin’s – dont worry ive got it in hand.
Unless you mean me.
🙂
magicmac54
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:05 PM
Comment #16I don`t expect this England v Wales game tonight to be a classic or easy on the eye, in fact it`s more likely to be an endurance test as most derby matches usually are. If England play anywhere near their potential they should win with ease tonight.
Romford mag
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:05 PM
Comment #17Assassins
That links not working mate ?
😉 😆
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:06 PM
Comment #18Oh Gawd!!!!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:06 PM
Comment #190-0
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:06 PM
Comment #20That’s Soothgates World Cup Final team
simon376
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:07 PM
Comment #21I transferred Kane out yesterday, he will get a hattrick today now
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:09 PM
Comment #22I dunno Pug, I might change channel depending how we start!
USA vs Iran will be a good game.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:11 PM
Comment #23Wales win 1-0 Iran USA draw. Both home teams through. That would not disappoint me I really don’t care which Group A team we play. We will win.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:12 PM
Comment #24TTT If you could watch the Toon for last 14 years, 90-100mins of Eng Wales is a shoe in.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:13 PM
Comment #25Southgate-gate!
That’s a dire team.
Oh dear, several at the back…
Well done check!
😉
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:13 PM
Comment #26Who was the last team to put 4 past England?
Romford mag
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:15 PM
Comment #27Sweden
magicmac54
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:18 PM
Comment #28The Taco Taker
I personally think the USA v Iran will be a much more entertaining game to watch tonight mate, like barring a total miracle England are already into the last 16 Taco mate.
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:18 PM
Comment #29Whenever I hear Woy Hodgon it reminds me of this:
https://youtu.be/7OViejutf60
Comedy genius.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:19 PM
Comment #30turns out Wales 1980 4-1 Still not good enough!
Novocastrian66
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:19 PM
Comment #31Hungary
jane
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:19 PM
Comment #32“I don`t expect this England v Wales game tonight to be a classic or easy on the eye, in fact it`s more likely to be an endurance test as most derby matches usually are.”
i don’t think so as both teams need/want to win.
Mister Tuff
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:22 PM
Comment #33Southgate is a right knobber.
We’ll probably win but what a poor looking team.
Typical FA man/type I would like to smash him in the mug.
Gareth Bale is such an ugly looking fellow.
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Nov 29, 2022 at 6:22 PM
Comment #34Loving Big Al torturing the welsh. He is giving the game some beef.
Gan on son
Regan
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:23 PM
Comment #35Sorry check..
Didn’t realise you’d put that team up earlier..
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Nov 29, 2022 at 6:24 PM
Comment #36Team is not great mind. Welsh will make stadium like a home game an all.
We shud butcher these on paper. But am worried with our out of depth manager.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:24 PM
Comment #37Jane, Wales HAVE to win, we just do not need to be neaten by 4 goals
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:25 PM
Comment #38Exactly Magic mate, that is why I watched Senegal rather than Netherland as I see you did as the Netherlands game was a forgone conclusion.
As long as England play better than the blokes playing pool that you sent the link to earlier they should be fine. It was kinda tragic watching that. Made me feel like a superstar player watching them clowns.
Mister Tuff
Nov 29, 2022 at 6:25 PM
Comment #39In living rooms across the country/world there will be families and their children awaiting with hope for the start of the game and a victory.
There will be someone in a house/hovel in Limerick hoping for our demise.
Come on England.
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Nov 29, 2022 at 6:25 PM
Comment #40Southgate just done his interview in welsh.
Rabbit away somewhere.