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title: "Newcastle: Arthur Vermeeren watched by Magpies"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2023-02-12T12:35:01Z"
modified: "2023-02-12T12:35:01Z"
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# Newcastle: Arthur Vermeeren watched by Magpies

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) are reportedly among a number of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clubs eyeing up a move for Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Vermeeren impressing for Antwerp

The 18-year-old is making a big name for himself for his current club, already maturing into a key figure despite still being in his teenage years.

Vermeeren has made [10 appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/445430/Show/Arthur-Vermeeren) in the Jupiler Pro League this season, operating predominantly as a defensive midfielder and averaging [2.9 tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/445430/Show/Arthur-Vermeeren) per game.

Backed by PIF’s [massive wealth](https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/who-owns-newcastle-united-net-worth-club-cost-richest/vdjvrhszwsvltpl2bzpohtsn) and with Champions League qualification a [firm possibility](https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/England-Premier-League), Newcastle could be set for a big-spending summer in the transfer market, which is where the Belgian comes into play.

### The Latest: Newcastle eyeing Vermeeren move

According to [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11737275/Man-United-monitoring-Arthur-Vermeeren-Royal-Antwerp-Newcastle-interested-midfielder.html), the Magpies have ‘watched’ Vermeeren ahead of a potential move for him this summer, although they are not alone in expressing an interest.

Manchester United are also in the race to sign the 18-year-old, along with other unnamed [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clubs.

[Newcastle news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/newcastle-news-7/)

### The Verdict: Big prospect for the future

Vermeeren looks like a massive talent who has caught the eye at youth level, winning [10 caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-vermeeren/nationalmannschaft/spieler/926694) for Belgium’s under-17s and [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-vermeeren/nationalmannschaft/spieler/926694) for their under-18s.

Midfield could be a priority position for [Eddie Howe](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/eddie-howe/) in the summer following the deadline day exit of Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest, which has left them [lacking depth](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/kader/verein/762/saison_id/2022) in that area of the squad, and the Antwerp starlet would be viewed as a long-term addition who can learn from the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton.

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Vermeeren’s aforementioned average of 2.9 tackles per match this season is superior to [any Newcastle player](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/23/Show/England-Newcastle) in the Premier League, with Joelinton leading the way at St James’ Park with [2.5](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/23/Show/England-Newcastle) per game, so the Belgian could add plenty of steel in the middle of the park on Tyneside.

He has been hailed as ‘[fantastic](https://ground.news/article/toby-alderweireld-praises-teammate-arthur-vermeeren-not-often-seen-at-that-age)‘ by team-mate Toby Alderweireld in recent days and he could be part of the continued rebuild at Newcastle, potentially becoming a dominant figure in black and white.