Newcastle United are interested in acquiring the services of 28-year-old Atletico Madrid utility man Marcos Llorente.
According to a report by Fichajes, Newcastle United are keen on further bolstering their squad before the end of the ongoing transfer window. And, they have set their sights on the Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente. The 28-year-old has attracted a lot of interest from Saudi Arabia amidst uncertainty around his future. But, the English club are determined to win the race for his signatures.
Llorente came through the ranks at Real Madrid. He made it to their first team but failed to cement his spot and ended up joining rivals Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2019. Since making the move to Diego Simeone’s team, he has gone from strength to strength and has been an integral part of their first team setup.
The 28-year-old has been a utility man for Simeone’s team. He has featured in multiple positions across the field and has delivered every time he has stepped onto the pitch. The Spain international has featured in a total of 150 matches and has contributed towards 44 goals.
Llorente featured in a total of 29 matches last season and was on the pitch for over 2200 minutes. While the majority of his appearances were on the right side of the midfield, the 28-year-old was used in a total of six different roles and ended up contributing towards six goals.
His contract with the Madrid-based club runs until the summer of 2027 but there has been uncertainty over his future of late. And, there is a real possibility of his departure in the ongoing transfer window. There is a lot of interest from Saudi Pro League clubs and they are ready to offer him a massive contract to move to the Middle East.
While a move to SPL looked likely, Newcastle United’s arrival has changed things. The English club are back in the Champions League after ages and they are looking to further bolster their squad. They have already added Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes. And, are now pushing for the Spanish international.
Eddie Howe wants to have enough depth and quality in his midfield. As a result, he is keen on having the 28-year-old in his ranks. The two clubs are expected to start negotiations soon and post that they will hold talks with the player who is looking for a new experience.
