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title: "Newcastle: Paul Robinson surprised after hearing who Newcastle want"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-paul-robinson-eddie-howe-christian-pulisic-nufc-magpies/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Cameron Winstanley"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-01-06T20:55:24Z"
modified: "2023-01-06T20:55:24Z"
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# Newcastle: Paul Robinson surprised after hearing who Newcastle want

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) should back Eddie Howe and sign Christian Pulisic in January, claims Sky Sports [contributor](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12599291/paul-robinson-leeds-survival-destiny-is-in-their-own-hands) Paul Robinson.**

### **The Lowdown: Pulisic interest**

Newcastle have a long-held interest in Chelsea winger Pulisic with [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfer-news-christian-pulisic-28701981) reporting as recently as last month that the Magpies are set to make the American their next statement signing.

The 24-year-old joined the Blues for [£58m](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46734487) from Borussia Dortmund back in 2019 but has been unable to make a starter role his own due to inconsistent performances and injuries.

Pulisic has started just [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christian-pulisic/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/315779/wettbewerb/GB1/saison/2022) [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) games this season with a goal and an assist the only thing to show from his 16 top-flight appearances all campaign.

### **The Latest: Robinson’s comments**

With Eddie Howe’s side third in the league at this point in time, the Saudi Arabian-backed side have the opportunity to splash the cash to strengthen their cause for a top-four or European place finish.

Robinson admitted his concerns to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-backed-to-sign-two-premier-league-forwards-after-sources-surprising-reveal-robinson/) over Pulisic as a player.

“I’m not 100 per cent sold on him but Eddie Howe has been very successful with his transfers so far. I like what he has done there at Newcastle. They should trust him.

“If he wants Pulisic and Maddison they should try their best to get them both. Howe is a brilliant coach but I’m surprised he wants Pulisic. Perhaps he feels he could get more out of him.

“In my eyes, he is a luxury player,” Robinson said.

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### **The Verdict: Back Howe**

The Englishman has done an incredible job since picking up the reigns at St James’ Park, taking the Magpies from relegation trouble to a European pushing outfit in just 12 months.

Their incredible rise has come suddenly and earlier than expected during the Saudi-backed era and as a result, they lack squad depth, especially going forward.

With Joelinton now favoured on the left wing and no place of late for Allan Saint-Maximin following [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/allan-saint-maximin/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/272642/wettbewerb/GB1/saison/2022) substitute appearances since the World Cup break, it does seem Howe is prioritising a more work-man like team rather than players of greater individual quality.

Therefore, a move for Pulisic would seem unlikely but with Saint-Maximin struggling for full fitness and Miguel Almiron the only other out-and-out winger still in favour at the club, a move would make sense.