Newcastle United are apparently looking to the Championship to bolster their midfield options for the upcoming Premier League season, as they aim to finish in the top four for the third time in four years.
Eddie Howe has already recruited Sandro Tonali this summer and appears to be interested in adding another option in the park’s center.
What’s the latest on Yaser Asprilla’s potential move to Newcastle United?
Newcastle United are interested in signing teenage Watford midfielder Yaser Asprilla this summer, according to Antena 2, via Sport Witness.
However, the Magpies may have to act soon to win the Colombian’s signature, with Brighton & Hove Albion, Real Sociedad, and FC Porto all allegedly interested in signing the Watford teenager.
According to Atena 2, the midfielder wants to play in the top division and may force a move away from Vicarage Road in the coming weeks.
It remains to be seen how much Watford will expect for Asprilla, but according to Transfermarkt, he is presently worth only €4.5 million (£4 million), potentially handing Newcastle a steal.
With numerous clubs interested in the 19-year-old, he’s one to keep an eye on for the rest of the summer.
Should Yaser Asprilla join Newcastle United?
As Newcastle builds into a powerful Premier League force, welcome players like Tonali, they must not forget to invest in their future, which is exactly what Asprilla would be for.
He was just 19 years old when he played a significant part for Watford last season, making 37 games in the Championship, scoring once and assisting twice.
At such a young age, the Colombian can only go up, whether it’s to St James’ Park this summer or to Watford, where the Hornets will be aiming for the play-offs in England’s second tier.
Former Watford manager Slaven Bilic said of him, according to the Watford Observer: “He is a young boy of rare talent.” We witness his touch in training on a regular basis. He’s going to be something great.
“He knows things you can’t teach.” But he’s 18 years old and has moved to a foreign continent, not just a different country. He doesn’t speak English, therefore it’s difficult for him. However, the club and everyone in it are assisting him.
“He’s a high-energy player.” I’m not going to claim the sky’s the limit, but I already have! It is up to him, and he will receive our assistance.
“The most important thing is that he is eager to learn.” He was really aggressive when he came on tonight, he played some good passes, and he’s willing to defend.”
With the world at his feet, Asprilla is likely to face a difficult decision this summer, and Newcastle will hope that his decision results in a move to the Magpies ahead of the start of the Premier League season.
