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Written by Neil Harrison

5:52pm Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

Commented 347 times

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

Ashingtoon62
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Comment #161
Mebbes tek Rashford off now haha!
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Comment #162
I TOLD you Rashford could do it! lol
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Regan
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Comment #163
Get your wellies on lads..
We’re on our way..
😆
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ottawageordie2
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Comment #164
I don’t think Southgate wants to win this game so England won’t face the Netherlands. What a negative jerk. This is a game that we could do something positive but “alas” as Shakespeare would have said.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Comment #165
poor keeping
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Romford mag
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Comment #166
Foden !!!
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Comment #167
Uh oh!
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Shelvey
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Comment #168
Time to bring on wilson
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Regan
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Comment #169
Get in 2..0..
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Comment #170
eek!
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Ashingtoon62
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Comment #171
Right lets get cracking with the knacking..
didn’t even get time to type it ffs!! D)
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:12 PM
Comment #172
Wales only need 6
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Toonarmy of Frogs
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:12 PM
Comment #173
2-0
And started to press to get 2nd.
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investinyouthtoon
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:13 PM
Comment #174
Sir Pug @139, that is surely can’t be true, so I checked and you’re right. How blimin bizarre.
So the media, many fans and pundits were super critical of England after awful draw vs USA. Now they’ll all be saying England will win and are greatest thing since sliced bread as they beat a truly poor wales side.
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ottawageordie2
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:13 PM
Comment #175
Scored while I was typing. Still doesn’t change my mind about Southgate. Have to get rid of ASAP.
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Toonarmy of Frogs
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:13 PM
Comment #176
So why wait 1 half before we press and attack. Oddity of a game.
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AnyToon in Indiana
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:13 PM
Comment #177
have to watch the second halves whilst driving….catch up later all 😉
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Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:15 PM
Comment #178
Hahaha, typical, criticise a player then he goes and scores! 🙂
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Romford mag
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Comment #179
Wilson coming on
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Comment #180
Cal
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Comment #181
investinyouthtoon
I could not believe it myself! Mind you Belgium still ranked #2 which is even more ridiculous.
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Ashingtoon62
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:17 PM
Comment #182
Indi
When you say DRIVING.. eek!
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IrishRob
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:17 PM
Comment #183
Fknnnnnn yesssss
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:17 PM
Comment #184
CW on!
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magicmac54
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Comment #185
England beating Wales was never in doubt lads.
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Ashingtoon62
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Comment #186
Howay Cal son
Fill yer boots…
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Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Comment #187
Have had to vacate the TV, who got the 2nd!
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IrishRob
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Comment #188
Wilson to get a hatrick and Taa to score 3 own goals. Plz let it happen Jesus!!
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Comment #189
does he have Bettie Davis eyes?
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Comment #190
Egb
Foden
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jane
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Comment #191
“Still doesn’t change my mind about Southgate. Have to get rid of ASAP.”
world cup 2018 – semi final
Euro 2020 – runners up
world cup 2022 – group winners
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Romford mag
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Comment #192
Bill
Foden
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:20 PM
Comment #193
Crowd nothing like a Toon army away game. They drown out home supporters.
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Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:20 PM
Comment #194
Clint
Cheers, I’ll have to catch up on the game later!
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:20 PM
Comment #195
Mad as a bat that lot. Very impressive.
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investinyouthtoon
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:21 PM
Comment #196
ottawageordie2 I agree although who do they turn to?
*Steve Bruce has a fantastic record as manager, is loved by everybody, let’s players have several days off each week and won’t ever resign from a job. Plus won’t ever do an allardyce as he’s not short of money from all his payouts.
*Potter- I doubt he’d leave Chelsea anytime soon.
*Howe- no way, not happening. Look elsewhere.
*Gerrard- poor choice, would need someone more senior to work alongside him.
*Foreign manager such as mourinho, who wouldn’t be a bad choice imo.
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:21 PM
Comment #197
Egb
😉
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CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:22 PM
Comment #198
Invest
Herdman!?!
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:23 PM
Comment #199
Have Wales had a shot?
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 8:24 PM
Comment #200
Looks like another red wall crumbling.
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