Newcastle United are reportedly linked with a move for 25-year-old Slovakian defender David Hancko, who won the Eredivisie with Feyenoord.
According to a report from French journalist Santi Aouna, Newcastle United are one of the clubs keen on signing 25-year-old Slovakian defender David Hancko from Feyenoord this summer. The Tyneside club have submitted an enquiry for the centre-back.
It is no surprise that Newcastle United are looking to sign the 25-year-old after his performances this past season. The 25-year-old was an outstanding player for the Eredivisie club helping them win the league title.
Hancko was a key member for Feyenoord, and it remains to be seen whether the Dutch outfit are prepared to let him leave this summer. Newcastle United certainly have the financial resources to tempt Feyenoord into selling the player.
The Magpies have qualified for the UEFA Champions League, and they need to improve their squad this summer. They will need a deeper squad to compete on all fronts and improving the defensive unit should be a top priority for them. Recent reports have linked them with Joachim Andersen.
Newcastle will be up against world-class attackers on a weekly basis in the Champions League. So they need to be well-organised at the back. The Tyneside club were one of the best defensive units in the Premier League last season. But they need to add more quality to the side and build a team for the future.
Sven Botman is currently the only talented young defender at the club, and Fabian Schar and Dan Burn could be past their peak soon. Signing another central defender should be a priority for Eddie Howe, and David Hancko would be a quality acquisition. The 25-year-old could partner the Dutchman at the heart of Newcastle’s defence for years to come.
Hancko certainly has the physicality and technical attributes to succeed in English football, and he could be a key player for Newcastle in the coming seasons. The opportunity to join a club in the Champions League will be an attractive proposition, and he will want to compete in the Premier League next season. And the Magpies have already submitted an enquiry for the Slovak.
Newcastle United are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they have an ambitious project. They will want to put together a squad capable of winning major trophies. A move to the Premier League would be a major step up in his career and he would get to test himself at a higher level.
Furthermore, Howe has done well to nurture talented young players throughout his managerial career, and he could help the 25-year-old improve further in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see if a summer move sees the light of day.
