Newcastle United are seemingly eager to strike a deal for Flamengo sensation Matheus Franca, regardless of having had an preliminary supply rebuffed for the teenage Brazilian.
What’s the phrase?
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies are believed to have had a suggestion of round €20m (£18m) rejected by the Rio de Janeiro membership, albeit with Eddie Howe and co nonetheless fascinated about sealing a transfer for the 18-year-old this month, offered they don’t seem to be pressured into overpaying.
The switch guru revealed on Twitter: “Flamengo have turned down new bid from Newcastle for Matheus França — it was worth €20m total package. Newcastle want Matheus but they will not overpay, clear message as last bid was close to ‘internal’ Brazilian market release clause worth €25m.”
Romano had beforehand revealed earlier this month that the Tynesiders had made a suggestion of round €16m (£14m), whereas stating that the likes of Lyon and Real Madrid are additionally within the body as potential suitors.
Imagine him and Gordon
This comes following the news that the St James’ Park outfit have already secured one other long-term funding with the £45m seize of Anthony Gordon from fellow Premier League aspect Everton, with the “frightening” expertise – as lauded by Boreham Wood supervisor Luke Gerrard – set to assist bolster Howe’s present attacking choices.
Although not prolific, the “fearless” starlet – as described by Newcastle legend Alan Shearer – nonetheless has a good haul of three league objectives to his identify thus far this season, after beforehand accruing seven objective involvements in all competitions for the Toffees final time period.
While there’s clearly a solution to go for the 21-year-old to really be thought of a constant and dependable attacking risk, the hope might be that he could make nice strides below Howe’s tutelage, with the purpose of solidifying his place within the beginning XI within the years to return.
The former Bournemouth boss might nicely have a very mouthwatering attacking partnership within the making if he’s to additionally usher in Franca to St James’ Park the close to future, with the Brazil U20 worldwide capable of thrive by means of the center whereas Gordon affords additional dynamism from the flanks.
Much like the previous Everton gem, the Flamengo prospect is way from the completed article, having made simply 30 appearances at first-team degree so far, however he might nicely be one other expertise who blossoms within the coming years.
Also like Gordon, the “exciting” ahead – as described by expertise scout Jacek Kulig – has illustrated that he might nicely make an affect within the brief time period for the Tynesiders, having already netted seven objectives in Flamengo’s senior ranks thus far.
Again similar to Newcastle’s most up-to-date arrival, the Brazilian additionally affords the advantage of having the ability to characteristic in quite a lot of attacking positions, with the aforementioned Kulig having said that Franca can “play almost everywhere.”
For the entire Flamengo gem’s attacking high quality, Howe and co will even be inspired by his willingness to place within the onerous yards defensively. He ranks within the top 1% amongst these in his place within the ‘Men’s subsequent eight competitions’ for tackles made at a mean of two.05 per recreation, with Gordon additionally sharing that hard-working trait as he averages 2.45 for a similar metric.
That similarity ought to nicely point out that the Magpies might have a doubtlessly relentless and youthful attacking duo on their fingers, ought to an settlement be reached for Franca earlier than Tuesday night time’s switch deadline.