Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing 19-year-old Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo from Sao Paulo this summer.
According to a report from Tutto Udinese, 19-year-old Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo is on the radar of Premier League club Newcastle United after impressing for Sao Paulo.
The highly talented defender can play as a right-sided central defender as well as on the left. He is versatile enough to operate as a defensive midfielder as well. The 19-year-old could prove to be a quality long-term investment for Newcastle United. And it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
The Magpies are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they certainly have the finances to convince the Brazilian club to sell the player. Furthermore, the youngster is likely to be tempted to move to the Premier League as well.
Newcastle have secured UEFA Champions League qualification, and they will be an attractive destination for players. Beraldo will feel that a move to the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him showcase his qualities at a higher level. A move to Newcastle could help him cement his place for the Brazilian national team as well.
The Magpies already have Brazilian internationals Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes at their disposal. So the duo could help convince their compatriot to join the English club. Meanwhile, Newcastle United have shown interest in other young defensive prodigies like Leo Sahar.
As for Beraldo, the 19-year-old defender has a contract with Sao Paulo until the summer of 2026, and he is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition. The Brazilian outfit will look to demand a substantial fee for the player. So it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
The 19-year-old is a player with immense potential, and a manager like Eddie Howe could help him develop further and establish himself as a top-class defender. Newcastle United will need to add more quality and depth to their defence this summer.
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They were the best defensive unit in the Premier League this past year. But they will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season and will be up against world-class forwards on a weekly basis. Beraldo could prove to be a smart bit of business for them.
