Newcastle United are reportedly set to sign 25-year-old Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer this summer.
A report from Foot Mercato has claimed that Lloyd Kelly has reached an agreement with Newcastle United over a Bosman move in the summer transfer window.
Kelly has been a reliable performer in the English top flight, and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for Newcastle United next season. The Magpies needed to bring in defensive reinforcements, and signing the 25-year-old on a free transfer could prove to be a masterstroke.
The Englishman has been linked with clubs like Tottenham and Liverpool as well. However, recent reports had pointed to Newcastle United having an advantage in the race to sign him. The Magpies have looked quite vulnerable defensively this term, and they must look to tighten up at the back if they want to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.
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Kelly will certainly relish the opportunity to showcase his qualities at a big club. Newcastle have an ambitious project, and they are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world. They have the tools to build a formidable squad in the future, and the 25-year-old will feel that he can compete for trophies with them in the coming seasons.
It has been a disappointing season for Newcastle so far, and they will look to finish the campaign strongly and bounce back next term. They have had to deal with the number of injury problems and suspension issues this season. With the right additions next season, there is no reason why they cannot push for trophies and European football once again.
Meanwhile, Kelly is a proven performer in the Premier League, and he should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact. The Englishman has played under Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during the time together at Bournemouth, and he should be able to fit into the Newcastle set up easily.
Signing the 25-year-old in a Bosman move will save some valuable resources for Newcastle, and they will be able to direct them to the other areas of their squad. Apart from a defender, Newcastle should look to sign a quality central midfielder and reliable goalscorer as well. They have been overly dependent on Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak this season.
