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title: "Newcastle United: Noel Whelan lauds Adam Armstrong sell-on clause"
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published: "2021-08-12T11:45:22Z"
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# Newcastle United: Noel Whelan lauds Adam Armstrong sell-on clause

**Noel Whelan has lauded Newcastle United for inserting a sell-on clause in the sale of Adam Armstrong.**

### The Lowdown: Armstrong joins Southampton

Southampton confirmed the signing of Armstrong on their official [website](https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2021-08-10/announcement-adam-armstrong-transfer-southampton-blackburn-rovers) earlier this week, following the departure of Danny Ings to Aston Villa.

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As per [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/09/southampton-15m-offer-accepted-for-adam-armstrong-blackburn), the St. James’ Park faithful are due 40% of the profit from the sale after selling him themselves to Blackburn Rovers back in 2018.

### The Latest: Whelan on Armstrong sale

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/whelan-in-awe-of-newcastle-masterstroke-as-seven-figure-windfall-nears/), former Leeds United and Coventry City striker now pundit Whelan has been left lauding the business that the North East club did in inserting the sell-on clause when they sold Armstrong:

*“That’s a masterstroke, really.*

*“When you recognise that a young player has an immense amount of talent, even though they have not established themselves at your club, you get that clause in there.*

*“Newcastle realised that at some point Armstrong would be a big asset to another club. They’re covered their back and it has paid dividends.*

*“It’s a great bit of business for them. It is money for nothing that they can go and spend elsewhere.”*

### The Verdict: Great business

It was certainly great business by the Tyneside club to put in the sell-on clause, as it now means that they will get a fair few million from his move to the Saints.

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They can now use that money to spend on bringing another player in, which helps bolster up and improve the squad ahead of the new 2021/22 Premier League season.

Steve Bruce’s team have recently been linked with moves for the likes of [Boubacar Kamara](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/boubacar-kamara-premier-league/) and [Hamza Choudhury](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/liam-kennedy-expecting-newcastle-united-to-ramp-up-interest-in-hamza-choudhury-transfers-rumour-arsenal-leicester-city-joe-willock-e221/), and so could use the extra money to bump up offers for them or increase their wages should they end up signing for the Magpies.

[***In other news, find out what stunning Lionel Messi claim has been made involving NUFC here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/lionel-messi-premier-league/)