Agent drops major Newcastle hint after £26m transfer ‘talks’ for Tottenham star
Before Radu Dragusin moved to north London, his agency says he had discussions with Newcastle United. Radu Dragusin is a new youngster at Tottenham Hotspur.
Ange Postecoglou’s team overcame opposition from some of Europe’s biggest names to bring in the Genoa defender earlier this month. Dragusin’s agent Florin Manea says the Magpies were one of them.
“I have no doubt Dragusin will make himself known. “We need to give him time to adjust, but I hope he’ll do it quickly,” Manea said to the Romanian publication Orange Sport.
It’s a pleasant feeling to complete the most costly transfer in Romanian football history. It’s thrilling. I launched this [agency] firm in order to talk to big clubs and smash records. It’s a privilege. Bayern [Munich] and I had a conversation in the past several days. Newcastle, Milan, Napoli, Tottenham… I spoke with numerous clubs.
It’s no secret that Newcastle lacks options on defense at the moment. Many Newcastle supporters would love to see more defensive reinforcements come in soon, with Jamaal Lascelles receiving interest from abroad and Fabian Schar approaching the end of his playing days.
Manea’s statements this week offer insight into Newcastle’s strategy and the players they intend to seek.
After his accomplishments in Italy, Dragusin, who began his career in his home Romania before going to Juventus, is highly regarded. He cost £26 million earlier this month.
Is it possible that Newcastle, despite FFP constraints impeding January business, has advanced preparations to upgrade in that region of the pitch given that they are rumored to have made talks?
Goncalo Inacio and Ousmane Diomande of Sporting Lisbon have also been mentioned recently, however any transfer for the defensive players was anticipated to happen in the summer.
The Magpies have stepped back from talks with Manchester City, despite their desire to make a deal for Kalvin Phillips. There have also been a lot of rumors about Amadou Onana of Everton moving.
A lot rests on whether Newcastle can offload players of their own, with Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton all hitting the headlines of late in regards to potential exits.