Confirmed: Within the next 48 hours, Newcastle United will reveal their first summer acquisition.
Following the completion of their first deal, Newcastle United made it very clear what they were seeking in their next acquisition.
The summer transfer window is almost over, and Newcastle United is reportedly getting close to finalizing a deal for defender Lloyd Kelly. When the former stopper for Bournemouth’s contract ends at the end of June, he becomes a free agent. Even though United had a significant interest in Tosin Adarabioyo, the 25-year-old left for Chelsea, thus the Magpies are hoping to sign him. Kelly would provide Eddie Howe much-needed options in the back line, and should he make a move, his adaptability would be a huge plus.
Though a deal hasn’t been finalized yet, speculation is already turning to Newcastle’s potential next transfer target. The Magpies are keen to spend in the upcoming months after keeping their powder dry during the January window, and Kelly will not cost them a transfer fee.
Howe will be eager to add depth to some parts of the team as injuries have occasionally shown a lack of it in the past season. In light of this, we asked you on our special NUFC WhatsApp channel which position the Magpies ought to concentrate on next, and you gave us a clear response.
Of those who responded, 56% agreed that United needed to solve their winger position. Fans are more focused on the right side of the field because Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes already provide the team with solid options on the left. Although Miguel Almiron and Jacob Murphy have both shown promise at times in previous seasons, the Magpies’ hopes of finishing in the top four next season may be enhanced by the arrival of a world-class player to the right side of their front line.
A striker and an additional center defense were both top priorities. United will be without Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles for the first half of the season as they recuperate from long-term knee problems, even if Kelly signs.
Up front, Alexander Isak is the sole viable striker option after Callum Wilson missed significant portions of the season due to injuries. Naturally, the Swede scored 25 goals, but Wilson still had it in him by scoring 10 goals in just 26 games. But Howe would appreciate having another option up front. With the team well-stocked in midfield and at full-back, other areas don’t seem to be as concerning to United supporters. Only 7% of them thought a goalkeeper should be the next position on the list.
