Newcastle confident two highly-rated Premier League defenders will join on free transfers
Newcastle are set to sign Tosin Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly on free transfers this summer, talkSPORT understands.
Newcastle They have been desperate to strengthen their defense after a difficult year plagued by injuries and have identified the Premier League duo, whose contract expires at the end of next month.
Fulham First up could be star Adarabioyo, who the Geordies have long been eyeing after a brilliant campaign in west London.
The 26-year-old looks destined to be a key player in Eddie Howewho wants fresh blood in their backline with Jamaal Lascelles and Fabian Schar now in their 30s.
The central one, which emerged in the academy in city of manchesterHe missed the start of the season with groin surgery before making 25 appearances in all competitions and a total of 132 for the Cottagers.
manchester united They were too interested in former England Under-19 international as they continue to search for a replacement for Rafael Varanewho announced that he will leave Old Trafford this summer.
Kelly, who joined Bournemouth of city of bristol five years ago for £13m, he is also on the verge of joining Newcastle to bolster his options at the back.
Able to operate as a centre-back and left-back, he is seen as the natural successor to Dan Burn, who turned 32 earlier this month.
Signing both players on free transfers would be a big coup for Howe, who could let fringe players like Paul Dummett and Emil Krafth leave.
The Magpies have been hit hard by injuries throughout the campaign with star defender Sven Botman missing most of the season.
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And Newcastle also have to deal with the Premier League's sustainability and profit rules, which makes signing two free players even more attractive.
It could open new negotiations for other targets at St. James' Park, including Arsenal Goalie Aaron Ramsdale.
Much of Newcastle's summer will also revolve around the future of Bruno Guimaraes, who has been linked with Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain.
While the Brazilian signed a new contract earlier this season, includes a termination clause That could leave Newcastle powerless against the midfielder's departure, if he so decides.
However, Howe remains confident he can retain the 26-year-old, who wrote a message to fans on social media this week.
He wrote on
“It's been a season full of injuries and I'm sure we could have done a lot more if we had been at our best. Still, I think we've achieved a lot with the little we've had this year.”
