Newcastle United’s pursuit of Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen reportedly depends on three key factors.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen could be heading to the Premier League in the upcoming transfer window. The Barcelona captain is on the radar of multiple top clubs, and Newcastle United are one of the clubs that are monitoring him ahead of a potential transfer. According to Ekrem Konur, the German international’s potential move to the Tyneside club depends on three key factors.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen was a part of Borussia Monchengladbach’s youth setup back in the day. He went up their ranks at some pace and made quite a name for himself on the back of his consistent performances for their first team.
It resulted in a €12 million move to Barcelona in the summer of 2014. Over the years, the German shot-stopper has only gone from strength to strength, and he has been the Catalan giants’ number one for years.
However, the recent seasons have not really gone according to plan for the Barcelona skipper. Marc-Andre ter Sregen missed the majority of last season because of an injury, and he is currently sidelined with a back issue. The 33-year-old is expected to return at the start of next year.
With the veteran goalkeeper struggling for fitness, Barcelona have already brought in Joan Garcia to take his place in goal. Given how the 24-year-old has performed so far, there is no certainty that ter Stegen will be the undisputed starter once he returns to the mix.
While he still has three years left on his deal, his future has become a big talking point. The 33-year-old could end up parting ways with Barcelona in the winter transfer window. The Catalan giants could also let him leave, as it will help them financially.
Could ter Stegen join Newcastle United in January?
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, and Newcastle United have emerged as a potential destination. Eddie Howe’s team were desperately looking for a new goalkeeper during the summer. While they did bring in Aaron Ramsdale on loan, he is only a short-term fix.
They consider ter Stegen an interesting option to strengthen the goalkeeping position. The 33-year-old still has a lot of football left in him and could end up being their number one for the next few seasons. The Magpies are keeping tabs on him, but a move will hinge on wage-cut discussions, fee demands, and the goalkeeper’s future plans.
The German international could certainly be interested in trying his luck in the Premier League, but it will be interesting to see if he is willing to take a significant pay cut. On top of that, Barcelona might demand a decent fee to let go of their club captain.
