Newcastle United and Sunderland are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi from Serie A club Lazio in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Newcastle United and Sunderland are keen on signing Matteo Guendouzi. The two Premier League clubs are eager to bolster their midfield departments in the winter transfer window. So, they have set their sights on the 26-year-old Lazio midfielder.
The Serie A club will demand around €30 million to part ways with the Frenchman in the winter transfer window. The latest report has also revealed that the Magpies have fallen behind Sunderland in the race to sign Guendouzi, with Regis Le Bris recently hinting at a reunion.
How has Matteo Guendouzi fared since leaving Arsenal?
Matteo Guendouzi has come leaps and bounds since leaving Arsenal a few years ago. The French midfielder’s stint with the North London outfit abruptly ended a few years ago, and he returned to France by joining Marseille. Meanwhile, Lazio initially signed him from Marseille on an initial loan deal in August 2023 before completing a permanent move 12 months later.
The 26-year-old has made significant progress during his spell with the Serie A club. Guendouzi has made over 100 appearances thus far for the Biancocelesti while chipping in with six goals and ten assists. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Newcastle United and Sunderland.
Premier League return on the horizon?
Sunderland’s interest in Matteo Guendouzi is somewhat perplexing. The Wearside outfit signed several midfielders in the summer transfer window. However, Granit Xhaka’s success may have prompted Sunderland to continue dipping into the market for a midfielder. So, Guendouzi has emerged as a viable target for Sunderland.
As for Newcastle United, the Magpies have pursued the 26-year-old Frenchman for a long time. The continued interest likely stems from the uncertainties surrounding Joelinton’s long-term future. So, Guendouzi is an option worth considering for Newcastle United. However, they have fallen behind Sunderland in the race to sign the former Arsenal prospect.
Meanwhile, Lazio will demand around €30 million to part ways with Guendouzi in the winter transfer window. Sunderland and Newcastle United should have the funds to pay €30 million to land the French midfielder. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the former Arsenal man.
