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title: "Newcastle United: Kevin Campbell backs Ethan Ampadu approach"
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published: "2021-08-21T11:05:34Z"
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# Newcastle United: Kevin Campbell backs Ethan Ampadu approach

**Sky Sports pundit Kevin Campbell has backed Newcastle United in their reported approach to sign Ethan Ampadu before the summer transfer window ends.**

### The Lowdown: Approach made

As per [The Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19519439.newcastle-make-loan-approach-chelseas-ethan-ampadu/), the St. James’ Park faithful have made an approach to Chelsea to take Ampadu on loan for the rest of the 2021/22 season.

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They have inquired about his availability, and he is expected to leave Thomas Tuchel’s team before the window closes.

Steve Bruce regards Ampadu as a ‘potentially valuable addition’ to his defence after Florian Lejeuene left on a permanent deal, and is now looking at the Wales international after missing out on a loan deal for Axel Tuanzebe from Manchester United, who has now gone to Aston Villa.

### The Latest: Newcastle backed

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-told-to-complete-ampadu-signing-after-chelsea-latest-pundit/), former Everton and Arsenal striker now pundit Campbell has backed the North East club in their pursuit of Ampadu, and insists that he could be a good signing for them:

*“Sheffield United’s problem wasn’t with the defence, it was that they couldn’t score.*

*“The only way Ampadu is going to get minutes is by going out on loan.*

*“For all intents and purposes, it looks like Chelsea rate him highly.*

*“I can see where the concern is coming from, I’m sure the fans would prefer a more established or experienced centre half.*

*“But if you don’t have the money, you can’t make those kinds of signings, simple. Ampadu could be a great signing for Newcastle.”*

### The Verdict: Agreed

Once dubbed a [‘manager’s dream’](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45789793) by former Wales manager Ryan Giggs while on international duty back in 2018, Ampadu will want to prove himself coming from a big club like Chelsea, and so another campaign on loan playing regularly in the Premier League could help him do just that.

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He also has the added capability of being able to play in the centre of midfield as well as being a central defender ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ethan-ampadu/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/392771/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=GB1&pos=&trainer_id=)), which could come very handy to Bruce and his squad.

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Nonetheless, at just 20 years of age, Ampadu still has a lot of potential, and so the Tyneside club could benefit majorly from his continued development.

[***In other news, find out what worrying insight from takeover sources Liam Kennedy has dropped here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/takeover-news-premier-league-8/)