£35m deal: Newcastle set to seal early signing of versatile defender eyed up as Toon plan to spend

£35m deal: Newcastle set to seal early signing of versatile defender eyed up as Toon plan to spend

Newcastle will “spend significantly” this summer, according to Martin Hardy at The Times, and they have already decided on two initial targets.

According to the North-East correspondent, Eddie Howe is keen to get back together with the versatile defender he acquired for the Cherries, and we are aiming to complete the acquisition of Lloyd Kelly “this week” now that his exit from Bournemouth has been confirmed.

Other rumors have it that we are intensifying our hunt for a young goalkeeper who can rival Nick Pope, and Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili has been labeled as a “leading target.”

According to The Times, Howe is a “big fan” of the 23-year-old Georgian, who is available for a fee of about £35 million after having an outstanding season in La Liga. As we previously disclosed in an exclusive NUFCBlog post, Toon scouts have observed the player multiple times.

Regarding outgoings, Hardy notes that Martin Dubravka’s future is also uncertain and that Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron may be sold in order to raise money. After his contract expires next month, Loris Karius will leave, and while Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal has been considered, Mamardashvili is currently seen to be our top choice.

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