Newcastle made their move for Brazilian starlet Matheus Franca earlier this week with Fabrizio Romano reporting a proposal of £14m was tabled. 90min is reporting that negotiations are continuing with Flamengo holding out for a bit more cash.
Bayer Leverkusen had a bid of £10m rejected earlier in the window with Flamengo wanting £18m for the 18-year-old. Newcastle seemed to have split the difference with an introductory offer.
Flamengo are open to talks but are currently unwilling to drop their demands. If this report is accurate, then Newcastle could be just £4m away from adding a future world-class star to the ranks.
The Brazilian club is protected with Franca signing a new contract last year to 2027. He also has a mammoth release clause which has been reported to be anywhere from £75m to £87m. Thankfully, Flamengo are not holding clubs to that sizeable fee.
Newcastle are also in continual dialogue with Ivan Fresneda’s representatives, who have flown into the UK twice in the past few weeks. Newcastle are one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in the young Spaniard including Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, and Manchester United.
As it stands, nothing is imminent and Real Valladolid chief David Espinar stated last week that no offer has arrived. Though he admitted there is a lot of interest in the 18-year-old right-back stating:
“No firm offer has arrived for Fresneda, but there is a lot of interest.
“The club has set a squad cost limit in the summer. We are going to try to reinforce the squad and we are aware that there are players who will leave.”
The interest doesn’t just come from England but across the continent with Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Juventus in the hunt. Newcastle’s chief scout recently watched Fresneda alongside his agent as the youngster put in an impressive performance against Real Madrid.
Fabrizio Romano reported yesterday that further talks are planned in London next week between multiple clubs and the player’s representatives. Fresneda would be an amazing addition along with Franca if Newcastle can fend off the daunting competition.
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185 comments so far
Wor B
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM
Comment #1Biff
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Comment #2Boff
Wor B
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Comment #3Bash
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Comment #4Baff
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Comment #5Bosh
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Comment #6Eeek!
International bairns for 10/20m now!
Oh em gee!
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Comment #7I’d be ecstatic with these 2 youngsters joining our ranks. It really is the way to go, build steady and for the future. Mould them into how Eddie wants the players to be and potential superstars. Rather than spending 100’s millions on current superstars who have potentially built up a bit of an ego and therefore more difficult to fit in with Eddies philosophy and dressing room culture and harmony.
I love the look of these 2 and really do hope there is some legs In getting them in this window.
Wor B
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Comment #8Used to be buy one, get one free.
Moonraker15
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Comment #9Any truth in Shelvey to Besiktas?
jane
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:52 AM
Comment #10James Milner starting at right back is older than Andy Murray.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Comment #11Fenham
Aye mate…and, i might be the only way to do it now. As prices become evermore ridiculous, pushed ever up by desperate clubs, trying to compete with great coaching.
We already know how overpriced British players are, but the rocketing of prices euro wide is a thing now, too.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Comment #12Moonraker
Does he need a lift?
Don’t besiktas play in bnw?
That might be the only connection.
😀
Novocastrian66
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Comment #13Moonraker; I’m not an ITK but I have been told Shelvey has moved out of his home. I heard this before the link to him moving to Besiktas. It could be total bull shit though.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Comment #14The Puglet’s xfer runs out in the summer. Think of Nobby Stiles. WITH TEETH!
A bargain at only £100M sign on and £500k a week.
WLtoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Comment #15Seems odd that an injured player would be targeted by any club imo, just doesn`t make sense.
The overrated Frenchman
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Comment #16Murray has been knocked out which pleases me immensely. He is a knob of the highest order.
catchy in norway
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Comment #17I hope there is no truth in the stories the we are after Gordon or DCL from Everton, DCL 100% no, the kid is Glass and ls to busy being photoed with his hand bags, and Gordon is just not that good.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Comment #18WL
He may not be injured… he’s coming up to a contract extension…???
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:01 PM
Comment #19Catchy
You got something against bags?
😀
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:01 PM
Comment #20Clint. There has to be a price cap introduced per season across the league. USA did it years ago in football (as they call it) Hockey and baseball. Otherwise, every single club is p&&sing against the wall on ever increasing fees.
Is there one person on this blog who thinks £250,000 per week is reasonable?
£13M a year if you ask.
Moonraker15
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:02 PM
Comment #21CF
They do tend to sign ageing players!
Novo I doubt he’d sell his house if he moved to Turkey! There’s a lot going on at the moment!
Shelvey not really our way forward so I’m sure Eddie would let him go!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:02 PM
Comment #22Catchy, I liked that Amanda video
catchy in norway
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Comment #23Hand bags on men, YES,
catchy in norway
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Comment #24PUG
I did too
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:04 PM
Comment #25CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Comment #11
Good post fully agree with what you are saying.
The thing is we have such professionals at the helm now and the club is in its safest of hands in it’s amazing history (IMO) – It is refreshing to see how our great club now goes about its business even eclipsing the Sir John Hall days. Sir John had a vision for NUFC but our new custodians vision is on another planet. Wor club will be very smart and savvy and not get pushed around in the transfer market. I think they’ve already made that point to all.
These 2 players Fresneda and Franca after reading up on them look like they could have huge potential as does Kuol. Build for the future, however I’d like these players to be decent enough to make the bench at least from the start. I know Kuol has gone out on loan. The 2 mentioned above would be good enough to make the squad from what I’ve read and studied. Get them both in
Ace50
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:05 PM
Comment #26Today will be tough but we are the better side and hopefully we grind out a win. The fact that they played mid-week and also Anderson and McArthur are missing for them (which is big for us) will hopefully swing it our way.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:06 PM
Comment #27Sir p
It would seem reasonable to cap things.
Tbh, the whole xfer thing is busted, some throwback, needs changing, imv.
Buying and selling people, doesn’t sound good, does it?
Buying someone outta a contract, fair enough, but we gotta move on, hey?
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:07 PM
Comment #28Moonraker
True mate
I thini shelvey could do well over there.
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Comment #29Flurzinho,
I’d rather they played out an excruciating 0-0 that left both sets of players and fans drained of confidence and devoid of any hope.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Comment #30Anderson is their big miss. Cannot see Palace scoring. Satellite lasers already targeting Zaha. Can we score? I reckon yes. 0-1 to the Toon.
Small World
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Comment #31Anybody think we’ll be wearing that AWAY strip today?
Ace50
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Comment #32On Gordon – if Eddie and Ashworth choose to bring him in, after doing all of the checks and balances in their due diligence, then they he has my backing 100%.
I think what we see from Gordon right now (on and off the pitch) is a reflection of the poor man- and club-management shown at all levels of Everton. The kid has clearly not been appropriately managed/mentored.
Moonraker15
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Comment #33Pug
If you think of it as a weekly wage it’s obscene, but if you think of it as working in the entertainment industry like film stars it’s justified!
Film or tv stars get paid millions for their part in a blockbuster so why not too footballers?
If you are privileged to perform in front of 50 thousand at SJP and millions on tv world wide, you should be earning mega bucks!
Small World
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Comment #34Bugger my experiment with colour didn’t work
Small World
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:10 PM
Comment #35Seems like inline styles are stripped out.
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Comment #36Fenham
Cheers bud…
I agree also,
With your assessment of the club and it’s executive running, too.
Exciting and brilliant to witness.
What an amazing turnaround from times past.
Loving it and looking forward to the next level/chapter.
Howay the lads/lasses!
WLtoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Comment #37CLINT@18
General opinion was that Shelvey is injured and wasn`t due back until next month, ive read nothing to suggest to say he was fit
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Comment #38Catchy
😀
Guys carry bags mate… it’s normal shit, dude!
😀
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Comment #39Interested who starts left. ASM or Isak. Probably as most say, ASM. Then again. Bruno travelled. If not fit then why travel? Bruno from start , Billy Joel left forward and Isak 25 mins? Just a thought. It is good to have options!
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:14 PM
Comment #405 Hours 15 Minutes to KO.