Newcastle transfer update: Eddie Howe eyes Argentine World Cup winner as Sandro Tonali replacement
As per the latest Newcastle transfer news, Eddie Howe is looking to sign Argentine World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios as a Sandro Tonali replacement.
Since the news broke on Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United started their search for a potential replacement for the Italian midfielder. Thus, Newcastle transfer news started to come out on various midfielders around Europe who could join the Magpies this January. There are also talks of Toni Kroos joining Newcastle next summer as he will be a free agent. However, as per TNT Sports, Newcastle are also looking at the Argentine World Cup winner, Exequiel Palacios as the potential replacement for Sandro Tonali in the midfield. If this transfer goes through, it will be a huge thing for the Magpies because they will have a World Cup winner playing for them. Exequiel Palacios plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and he has impressed his manager Xavi Alonso. The 25-year-old Argentine has also signed a long-term contract with Leverkusen that will end in 2028.
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Exequiel Palacios to Newcastle transfer news: City and Villa are in the race
Exequiel Palacios to Newcastle transfer will not be an easy deal for the Magpies. TNT Sports reports that Manchester City and Aston Villa are also in the race. Now, as Palacios signed a new deal that will expire in 2028, his transfer fee will be high. And, as per various Newcastle transfer news, one of the main problems for the Magpies is the financial fair play. Also, Palacios signing a new deal will have no effect when it comes to moving away from the German club. With many European clubs keeping an eye on the Argentine World Cup winner, it will be interesting to see whether Eddie Howe can convince him to join Newcastle this January as the Magpies need to replace Sandro Tonali as quickly as possible.
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