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title: "Newcastle United: Magpies weighing up Jack Hendry move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-08-29T20:15:13Z"
modified: "2021-08-29T20:15:13Z"
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# Newcastle United: Magpies weighing up Jack Hendry move

**Newcastle United are now reportedly weighing up a cut-price move to sign Jack Hendry before the summer transfer window ends.**

### The Lowdown: Centre-back wanted

The St. James’ Park faithful are clearly after a new central defender, with the likes of [Phil Jones](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/winks-jones-choudhury-tottenham-spurs-manchester-united-leicester/) and [Mouctar Diakhaby](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/mouctar-diakhaby-leicester-premier-league/) being linked so far this month.

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However, with so little time left in the window remaining, any deal will have to be done fast in order to bring them to the North East.

### The Latest: Hendry eyed

As per [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9935425/Newcastle-Southampton-Burnley-West-Brom-weighing-late-4m-defender-Jack-Hendry.html), the Tyneside club are one of a number of sides to have made enquiries over the possibility of signing Hendry, along with Burnley, Southampton, West Brom and Sheffield United, while Torino are also interested in his signature.

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Oostende value their player at around the £8m mark but a deal could be done for around £4m, which has put a lot of teams on alert.

### The Verdict: Sign

Given that could be available for half of his value, the Magpies should not be breaking a sweat in trying to get this Hendry deal done.

Described as a [‘natural leader’](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-hendry-given-belgium-rave-23071909) by Oostende manager Alexander Blessin back in November, he is currently the captain of his side – despite only joining last year – and so would bring leadership qualities both on the pitch as well as on it.

He has also started the 2021/22 season off well, winning no fewer than five of his duels per game in the Belgium Pro League, while also averaging 4.6 clearances, 1.2 interceptions and 1.2 tackles per match ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/jack-hendry/795696)).

Nonetheless, the Scotland international would certainly be a smart purchase by the Toon.

[***In other news, find out whose display against Southampton was criticised here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/matt-ritchie-southampton-premier-league/)