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After Newcastle qualified for the Champions League last season, adding depth in order to compete on all fronts in the current campaign is no bad thing.

Already, Howe has welcomed Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento, Harvey Barnes, and is reportedly set to welcome Chelsea’s Lewis Hall after Newcastle agreed a deal for the left-back.

If Lindstrom is to be the next through the door, too, he would represent another piece of solid business by the Magpies.

The Denmark international has earned plenty of praise throughout his career, and rightfully so, with Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp saying, via the Bundesliga website: “Jesper is very young and came from a different league.

“The Bundesliga is a tougher league than the Danish league, you have to get used to it. It’s normal, and everyone in the club and the team knows that. Jesper has already made significant steps forward… you can see that he’s an outstanding footballer and has very good technique.”

Meanwhile, former Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner previously said: “You can see that he has found his feet in the Bundesliga. He has more confidence now because he’s performing well.”

The statistics only back that up, too. Compared to Joelinton for example, as per FBref, £19k-p/w Lindstrom made more progressive carries per 90 last term and was involved in more goals, highlighting the different style of option that Newcastle could have at their disposal.

Whilst Joelinton makes more progressive passes per 90, Lindstrom’s more direct approach would only benefit the Magpies, especially when breaking down low blocks.

Everything is pointing towards a solid option, giving Newcastle and Howe plenty to think about in the coming weeks. If they can secure the signature of Lindstrom, then it seems as though they’ll have yet another player capable of performing on the big stage, as they look to qualify for the Champions League once again this season.