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title: "Exclusive: Steve Howey says Billy Gilmour would be an excellent signing for Newcastle"
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published: "2021-06-04T05:30:44Z"
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# Exclusive: Steve Howey says Billy Gilmour would be an excellent signing for Newcastle

**Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey has told [The Transfer Tavern](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/) in an exclusive interview that Chelsea’s Billy Gilmour would be an “excellent signing” for his old side this summer.**

This comes amid talk of Newcastle being interested in Gilmour, with [The Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19339038.newcastle-keen-loans-billy-gilmour-tammy-abraham/) recently reporting that the Magpies will look to bring the 19-year-old Champions League winner in on loan.

Gilmour [barely featured](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/billy-gilmour/leistungsdaten/spieler/423744) for Chelsea in the recently concluded Premier League season, though he was handed a rare start towards the end of the campaign in a 2-1 win over Manchester City.

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It means some time away from Stamford Bridge may be necessary, with St. James’ Park emerging as a possible destination for the Scottish midfielder.

When asked by **TT** if he would like to see Gilmour at Newcastle, Howey said:

*“What I’ve seen of him, very, very good. I think a lot of clubs will look at him. I think he will be an excellent signing in midfield.”*

Going to Newcastle on loan could be a good move for Gilmour, who recently [won his first senior cap](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2021/06/02/billy-gilmour-makes-scotland-debut-in-netherlands-draw) for Scotland.

Another young midfielder, Arsenal’s Joe Willock, really thrived during his recent spell there, going on an incredible goalscoring run that saw him register [seven](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-willock/leistungsdaten/spieler/340329) goals in seven consecutive league games.