Newcastle United are showing an interest in promising Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres, but Real Madrid could scupper a move.
According to Fussballdaten, Chema Andres has a new Premier League suitor, with Newcastle United set to enter the race for the 20-year-old Bundesliga midfielder. Real Madrid holds all the cards with regard to the Stuttgart star, owing to a key buy-back clause inserted in his contract during the sale last summer.
Stuttgart signed a promising Real Madrid Castilla prospect, Chema Andres, last summer for €3 million, but it has been a massive gamble that has paid off. The 20-year-old Bundesliga midfielder has steadily become one of the top-performing young stars in Germany since he arrived at the club, but his future there is under considerable doubt.
Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have all shown interest in the midfielder, and now Newcastle United are the latest Premier League side to enter the race. Andres, who operates in the holding midfield role, has been excellent for Stuttgart this season and could be the subject of a big move in the upcoming summer window.
Newcastle United are pondering a move, considering their key midfielder in a similar position, Sandro Tonali, could depart. A host of top teams are interested in the Italian ahead of the summer, as the Magpies may not be able to hold on to him for much longer if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Andres could be viewed as his replacement, as Newcastle United might be willing to invest big in signing the 20-year-old Bundesliga midfielder. Whilst Stuttgart might not stand in his way if a substantial proposal arrives, the key issue for them, as well as interested parties like Newcastle United, is the continued influence of Real Madrid on the player’s future.
Real Madrid to Scupper Newcastle United Interest?
Real Madrid have full control over Andres’ immediate and long-term future, owing to a modest buy-back clause in his contract for a sum of €10 million, as per the report. Even though the midfielder is contracted to Stuttgart until 2030, Real Madrid can effectively bring him back next summer for the aforementioned amount and then decide on his future.
There is a possibility that Real Madrid could activate the buy-back clause and sell him on for a substantial fee to one of his suitors, including Newcastle United. Alternatively, they could loan him out to the Premier League to further aid his development. However, in the scenario that they allow Stuttgart to sell him to one of the English clubs, they will look to retain their current hold over the player’s future, which might scupper any movement.