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Newcastle United have a’serious’ interest in Axel Disasi, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has exclusively informed GIVEMESPORT how far negotiations have progressed after meeting with the Monaco star’s representatives.
Eddie Howe is preparing his team for the Champions League’s return to Tyneside, and after spending £55 million to recruit Sandro Tonali from AC Milan earlier this month, the Magpies manager is looking for more new faces.
Newcastle United transfer news: Axel Disasi
Newcastle are in talks with Monaco to sign Disasi, according to respected journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The Sky Sports Germany reporter suggests the Magpies are attempting to fight off competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United for the central defender, who made 49 appearances last season, and his current employers are seeking up to £43million.
Although it is understood that Newcastle have already agreed personal terms with Disasi after Howe was able to give assurances over the game-time he would be afforded by heading to St James’ Park, a switch to Old Trafford still cannot be ruled out.
That is because Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has approved a move for the France international, which has led to discussions being held with his representatives for a number of weeks.
But Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth recently told GIVEMESPORT that Manchester United are unlikely to bolster their backline until a departure is sanctioned, potentially putting Newcastle in the driving seat for Disasi’s signature.
The 25-year-old has shown that he is capable of being a menace from set pieces as, despite being a centre-half, he has still scored 15 goals since his senior club career got underway.
What did Fabrizio Romano have to say about Disasi?
Romano understands that Newcastle are eager to beat Manchester United to a move for Disasi, who has demonstrated leadership abilities by wearing the captain’s armband for Monaco on multiple occasions.
However, the Italian journalist is aware that negotiations with the Ligue 1 club are not yet progressed, implying that there is still much work to be done before the transfer can be finalized.
“The interest is serious,” Romano told GIVEMESPORT, “and they had conversations on the player’s side.”
“On the club side, it is still in its early stages.” This, I believe, is the most important element of the story.”
Arsenal’s Kierney Tierney has been named as Newcastle’s first-choice left-back target, according to Football Insider.
Despite Manchester City’s interest, the report says that the Magpies are in pole position to sign the Scotland international, who was limited to just six Premier League starts last season.
Celtic might also offer Tierney a return to Parkhead after Bhoys boss Brendan Rodgers refused to rule out a move.
Respected writer Ben Jacobs recently told GIVEMESPORT that Arsenal could allow the 26-year-old to leave if he expresses his dissatisfaction with his lack of playing time.
However, due to Tierney’s contract predicament, the north Londoners are wanting up to £35 million and are in a strong negotiation position heading into the final weeks of the summer window.