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.
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347 comments so far
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:45 PM
Comment #121for Niafron
https://uk.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrIfOpWYYZjB6MBrXQM34lQ;_ylu=Y29sbwNpcjIEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3JlbC1taWQ-?p=asterix+the+gaul+characters&ei=UTF-8&type=E211GB978G0&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Aw%2Cm%3Ars-top%2Cct%3Auni&fr=mcafee
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Comment #122Ah!
The old, Asymmetric standing about, 20/30yds apart, routine.
niafron
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:48 PM
Comment #123@Peter…
Pffff…
I know who is Asterix ( else i would have been sentenced to jail for being a traitor to the nation), i just asked why you spoke of him.
IrishRob
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:50 PM
Comment #124Almiron would have buried that!
Romford mag
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:51 PM
Comment #125Kane off Wilson on !
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:51 PM
Comment #126Is anything useful happening in the England game? This match is enthralling!
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Comment #127Weah
Offside?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Comment #128I somehow went from 4 clear goals to 4 clear Gaul’s and the Asterix popped up. No idea why, just how my brain processes.
Not having a pop, just chatting.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Comment #129Taco
The crowd ain’t even happening!
IrishRob
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Comment #130Wish so badly Wilson got 40-45mins. He probably won’t even come on but if he does you can bet it won’t be enough time for him to get into it.
investinyouthtoon
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:54 PM
Comment #131Tbh Brazil trance Spain Portugal will surely be watching this and losing no sleep over this england team.
If England had been in a group with teams like Uruguay Denmark Serbia I feel they could easily have been out.
niafron
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:54 PM
Comment #132If it wasn’t for a single inch, it would be 2-0 for the USA ( goal ruled out for off side )…
Half time.
The iranians really need to wake up.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Comment #133Definitely need a striker on the field.
…and a midfielder… Madison and Cal.
Oh! And Trippier.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Comment #134Probably because you are French, we meet you in last 8 (Thank you Jane) I would suggest. Plus my brain does not run linear, you probably already know that! 🙂
AnyToon in Indiana
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:56 PM
Comment #135I know it’s been debated on here…but even though Pulisic may not be the “world class game changer” most don’t want him here for but that goal today epitomizes the type of player he is and I think Howe would would be a great fit for him as he is such a team player and always gives 110%.
check the toastie
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:56 PM
Comment #136We are utterly useless.
Slow awful international football.
Just why. Team of player who press and love smashing teams and we sit off.
Understand why Henderson plays as he gets them at it. Just chased the back four down as the front three dossed. Mostly Kane.
Kane is washed. You heard it here first. Over.
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #137Don’t think Rashford is doing much, swap him for Grealish
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #138I’d like to see Grealish or Madders come on for Rashford at HT, more realistic to hope for is Southgate telling him he’s got 15 minutes to make an impression or he’s getting hooked.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #139investinyouthtoon,
Technically, this is the hardest group. All 4 teams top 20 FIFA ranking.
How? Do not ask me.
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Comment #140Clint, Weah was off apparently, great finish though.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Comment #141INdiana!!!!!!!! 100% please
niafron
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Comment #142@Peter
Well, don’t want to be unpleasant, but if Wales score now ( juste one goal ), we will NOT meet.
Not until the final anyway.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Comment #143ctt,
He’s got 12 PL goals in 16 games and is carrying an injury.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:59 PM
Comment #144EGB,
Snap 🙂
Ashingtoon62
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Comment #145If Rashford comes oot for the second half..
Soothgate oot…
Wish that chance of Fodens (the two back heels in the build up) had of gone in,they would have talked about that for decades.
magicmac54
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Comment #146The Taco Taker
As it is that`s the USA going through although they had a few chances to increase their lead, i can see it being a tense second half specially if the USA drop deep to try and defend their lead.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:01 PM
Comment #147Taco
Aye, half a body off!
Nicely done tho’.
He looks decent, in the moment, type.
Adamn_92
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:01 PM
Comment #148Let Kane play behind a striker. He can do his link up play and stay deep as he loves doing. But then you have the benefit of someone like Wilson who will actually be on the box or making runs across the 6 yard box.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:01 PM
Comment #149Niafron, I must have misread. I thought regardless of France/England being 1st or 2nd. We meet in last 8. Will look again tomorrow. Would be a good final mind.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:02 PM
Comment #150ATiA,
I agree with that and if we could get him on loan until Maddison’s price drops….. he might even do enough to make the move permanent.
Toonarmy of Frogs
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:02 PM
Comment #151We don’t pass n move.
We don’t press.
Hardly shoot.
Defensive tactics.
Pretty much useless
Ashingtoon62
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:03 PM
Comment #152Mind, the football has been surpassed, by the toe-curling condescending commentary.
Embarrassing…
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:04 PM
Comment #153AnyToon, he would not be my first choice signing (but then I want Chiesa, Isakson etc)
I do feel that Pulisic would improve the squad though and our appeal in the USA and to an extent more widely than the USA. He would be a far better player for us than R7 (and some people give similar reasons for siging R7)
Ashingtoon62
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Comment #154We are very comfortable at the minute,until the young Forest lad tucks one away.
we need a goal sharpish..
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Comment #155Pulisic is a team player, so I’d take him.
Ash
Commentary sucks, huh?
niafron
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Comment #156@Peter
Quiet simple, France is almost sure to win is group, so if you finish second, you will be in the other half of the tournament.
So we could meet only for the final.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Comment #157and no Tripps for free kick
SirRhosis
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Comment #158Foden liveliest player on the pitch so far
Romford mag
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Comment #159Get in rashford
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Comment #160Oooo!