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Newcastle join race to sign sensation who’s the same “talent level” as Haaland
Newcastle United have now joined several top clubs in the race to sign a teenage star who’s the same “talent level” as Erling Haaland, according to reports.
Alan Shearer praises “excellent” Guimaraes despite Tottenham draw
Although Newcastle have the chance to redeem themselves against Burnley this weekend, they’ll look back on their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur as a chance wasted. The Magpies largely dominated, but came unstuck by a shock Cristian Romero brace which included a late overhead kick.
Eddie Howe still has plenty of reason to be optimistic, though, and one of those reasons is the performance of Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian emerged from the bench before finding the back of the net and receiving high praise from Tyneside legend Alan Shearer.
“I thought Newcastle played really well. There was an intensity about their game.
“Two full-backs again, I thought played really well. They limited Tottenham to very, very little in that first half, but they didn’t score. Lewis Miley had a good chance. Joelinton hit the post, one or two other bits. “And you always worry when you have that much domination in the first half, and you don’t score, you think, okay. And he changed it, took Tonali off. I don’t know whether he got an injury or not at half time, but he took Tonali off and put Bruno Guimaraes on. And his performance second half was brilliant.”
It was a standout display from a Newcastle fan favourite, but that may not stop the Magpies from welcoming another midfield addition in the January transfer window.
£65m Newcastle duo should be fuming with Howe’s team selection vs Spurs
Two Newcastle players, in particular, are unlikely to be too happy right now.
Those at St James’ Park have already been linked with the likes of Scott McTominay on that front and could welcome the Scotland international, before turning their focus towards the in-demand Yan Diomande.
Newcastle join Yan Diomande race
Newcastle have now joined the race to sign Diomande, according to TeamTalk, and are among the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool all competing to land the winger’s signature.
One RB Leipzig source even went as far as to tell TeamTalk that the winger is the same “talent level” as Manchester City star Haaland, who also came through the Red Bull ranks at Salzburg a number of years ago.
“In terms of talent level, Red Bull has not experienced an interest like this since Erling Haaland. The ceiling for this kid is that high. However, it has to be pointed out there is no for sale sign attached to him – Leipzig do not want to let him leave.”
Newcastle have reportedly sent their scouts to watch the 19-year-old in action, but it remains to be seen whether they’ll be able to position themselves to secure his arrival.
What’s more, Leipzig themselves are not ready to let their young star leave and his reported €100m (£87m) release clause should help fend off at least some of the interest.
Given how Anthony Elanga has struggled this season, Diomande is someone that the Magpies should be all in on if they want to complete their frontline alongside record signing Nick Woltemade.
