The transfer window will soon roll around for Newcastle United.
Hopefully, the summer transfer window yields much more in the way of signings for Newcastle United after a fallow period on the incomings front of late.
Indeed, Newcastle insiders believe they can spend this summer, having seemingly come through the very worst of their problems dealing with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
It’s clear that the Newcastle United first-team squad needs work. While Eddie Howe boasts a strong first eleven, the options behind it are not totally convincing.
Newcastle fans are worried about their lack of squad depth and it seems measures will soon be taken to try and add to it.
Fresh reports, after all, suggest the club will make a move to try and sign defender Ola Aina this summer.
Newcastle United expected to open Ola Aina transfer talks
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola thinks Aina is an “exceptional” player and it’s difficult to argue with that.
The Nigerian international has been one of Nottingham Forest’s key players this season as they look to make a shock return to the Champions League.
Able of operating as a full-back on both sides, the 28-year-old has made 30 Premier League starts this season, scoring two goals while registering one assist.
Unfortunately for Forest, the former Chelsea youngster is out of contract this summer.
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are keen on his services. The report also adds that both Tottenham and Newcastle are expected to open talks to sign the player “in the coming weeks”.
Ola Aina has something Eddie Howe will absolutely love at Newcastle United
The Newcastle United manager would no doubt love one particular weapon Aina has in his arsenal.
Howe values players with versatility and the Forest defender has that in abundance. This season alone, Transfermarkt data suggests he’s made 26 appearances as a right-back, three as a right-sided midfielder and three at left-back.
| Right-back | Right-midfielder | Left-back |
| 26 appearances | 3 appearances | 3 appearances |
Next season, Newcastle will be going on a European campaign of some description.
Having players that versatile in the squad would only be a good thing.
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