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
clinath@ed
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Comment #121Vp?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Comment #122JohnJ. Even my wife calls me a hex!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Comment #123ASh. Tin Helmet yours for 5 hours. Usual fee c/o NE1 1AA
Ashingtoon62
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Comment #124I can’t remember seeing so many misplaced passes,in a first half of Prem footy for..Well ever!
clinath@ed
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Comment #125Anybody’s FFP scoring kicking in before 5:30 tonight?
No? Didnt think so.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Comment #126Bob 🙂
Zhongguo Geordie
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Comment #127I took the Chelsea GK out my team so hoping Liverpool for 1-1.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:29 PM
Comment #128Jane.
No.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Comment #129FTC. You forgot Woodgate-Gate 🙂
Ap
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:31 PM
Comment #130Fresneda will be arsenal player unless chelsea swoop in. Chelsea after gusto though
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Comment #131Gate-Gate!
Romford mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Comment #132World-classgate
clinath@ed
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Comment #133Can anyone remember the last time Liverpool didn’t attack the Kop end in a second half?
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Comment #134Clint
When was the last pen v lfc?
Or one of them sent off?
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Comment #135Ah!
Darwen!
I remember now.
NY Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Comment #136Rom-gate 🙂
clinath@ed
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:44 PM
Comment #137Clint, do away teams sign a NDA before playing them?
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Comment #138Enjoying winding my brother up. Just asked him why Sky chose to televise a game between 2 mid-table teams. He’s so easy to bait…
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Comment #139Zhongguo Geordie
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Comment #119
😆 quality
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Comment #140https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/20/manchester-united-fans-nice-jim-ratcliffe-psg?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
This is a decent dissection of rich bloke with no clue how to…
CLINT FLICK
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Comment #141Clint
It would seem so, huh?
DrGloom
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Comment #142Good strategy from the board to bring in youngsters who may become superstars.. we can probably buy 5 young uns for the price if one mudryk meaning if one makes it we have our money back and the kid has grown with the teamwork and attitude required , if two or more make it then we’re quids in.
Still think we’ll buy a more established player in summer though.
Rotonda heights
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Comment #143Peter,
Please don’t say you can’t see CP scoring. Certain kiss of death…!!!
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:51 PM
Comment #144Romford mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Comment #132
World-classgate
Rom good shout how could I miss that.
CocGate another missed 😆
Novocastrian66
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:51 PM
Comment #145Liverpool getting desperate shouting for a pen for that. Truly pathetic.
davetoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Comment #146Should be a much different game today than Fulham but no easier. Expecting palace to have one or two opportunities on the break and spend the rest of the game behind the ball. Need maxi playing at his potent best
Flurzinho
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Comment #147Liverpool sicken me with their non-stop bollocks,what a bunch of sly bastards!
clinath@ed
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:55 PM
Comment #148Dr G
A good ratio would be say, 3:1 of new, young blood to experienced player. Got to keep the current first team ticking over too
Flurzinho
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:56 PM
Comment #149I hope they get relegated,think they are so entitled.
DrGloom
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:56 PM
Comment #150Clinath.. aye, that would be magic [thumbs up]
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:57 PM
Comment #151There is plenty of good old-uns out there that would be worth a punt, Lewandoski?
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Comment #1523 Hours 30 Minutes to KO.
Flurzinho
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Comment #153EGB,
Lewandowski does not have the legs for the PL.
DrGloom
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Comment #154On the Gordon debate .. I don’t like him and don’t think he’s the great which seems.to be the view of a lot of fans. However, if we sign him I’ll support him as a toon player although if he doesn’t produce fairly quickly I think a lot of fans would get on his back , at least wood came across as a good guy and tried his best ( even if it wasn’t up to scratch ).
clinath@ed
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Comment #155This Mudryk looks the business
Pottsclock
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Comment #156Mudryk could have had about 3 goals already and he’s only been on 10mins
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Comment #157Mudryk alone is going to transform Chelsea. He looks very good. You get the feeling he will take to the Prem likeva duck to water.
Not another deJong
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:04 PM
Comment #158Wood going straight in for Forest.
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:04 PM
Comment #159Still can’t believe Ziyech is 30 in two months! Lol
DrGloom
Jan 21, 2023 at 2:04 PM
Comment #160Wood starts for Forest ..Good luck to him