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The summer transfer window is quickly approaching. It feels like it is going to be a big window for Newcastle United, as we try to build a squad deep enough to deal with playing three matches in a week. That was our biggest challenge this season.
Due to financial constraints that remain, it is important that the club trade smartly this summer. That includes looking at the free agents that will be available. Lloyd Kelly and Tosin Adarabioyo are known to be targets, so we have left them off the list below. However, we do look at five other players with expiring contracts that could be well worth looking at for Eddie Howe.
Mario Hermoso – Atletico Madrid
One of the highest profile free agents on the market this summer will be Mario Hermoso. He has been a regular starter for Atletico Madrid in La Liga and the Champions League. It is rare to be able to pick up a player with his ability and experience on a free at his age. The Spaniard is 28-years-old and he is arguably at his peak.
Aston Villa and Barcelona have both been linked. Both moves would make sense. Unai Emery will have a handle on the Spanish market and they will probably be able to offer Champions League football. Meanwhile, Los Cules are still facing financial issues and a free transfer will appeal to Xavi.
Eddie Howe will be in the market for at least one centre back. Arguably, we will need two. Hermoso could be a shrewd signing given our own financial constraints. However, he will be asking for big wages, which could rule us out.
As a player, Hermoso is versatile and can play centre back in a back four or back three and as a left back. There are similarities with Fabian Schar in his ball-playing abilities. The Spaniard likes to drive forward with the ball and launch attacks. Initially at Atletico, he was error prone, but working under Diego Simeone has helped shave the rough edges of his game.
Although an unlikely signing, he is one we should consider given our lack of defensive options.
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Author : Olly Hawkins
Publish date : 2024-05-02 12:20:57
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