Loads of Newcastle United fans are discussing the potential signing of Burnley ace Dwight McNeil after a ChronicleLive report from Lee Ryder was shared on Twitter.
As per the article, the Magpies have been alerted of the uncertain situation of what is going to happen to McNeil’s potential fee as it could be reduced given the market’s falling prices. Scouts from NUFC were apparently looking at the 20-year old before and the northern club have now been alerted about his potential availability. The report also claims that Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in a potential move in the summer transfer window.
The £16.2 million-rated man has scored two goals and provided five assists in 29 appearances in the Premier League this season, according to Transfermarkt.
However, one member of the Toon faithful has claimed that buying the left-winger is not a priority given that Allan Saint-Maximin already plays there. Comparing the two men in the top flight, McNeil has averaged more key passes, and he finds his teammates more in general at a higher success percentage, as per Whoscored. The Englishman also averages more crosses and long balls.
These supporters discussed the potential signing of McNeil, with one fan labelling him as ‘class’:
Would be a great signing this. Wouldn't come cheap though, £20m plus?
— ianmarshall. (@IJM9694) April 10, 2020
He can be on the radar all they like but unless theres a takeover they’re not gonna get him…homegrown and hes a class player too, they’ll want well over the odds for him and i can’t see him pushing for a move
— Jase (@HolzvonHolzer) April 10, 2020
He plays LW to my knowledge. ASMs position. Not a priority position
— Tommy (@tomcowey) April 10, 2020
Of course but not a chance he’ll join us
— Nathan◼◻Moat (@nathanmoat) April 10, 2020
Why will he come to a club that is below themselves. 😂
— Lucky (@Lucky16538099) April 10, 2020
Good young player, premier leagues experience. Exactly the sort of player we should be looking at
— Dale Wighton (@DaleWighton) April 10, 2020
Discounted from £35M? Hardly. Who would make room for him on the wing in the starting lineup? Almiron? ASM? Our one goal, £40M #9 pushed out on the left? Besides, Bruce could have Messi or Ronaldo and wouldn’t know what to do with them. 🙄 #nufc
— ▓█T█O█O█N█4█L█I█F█E█▒ (@1usatoonfan) April 10, 2020
He is quite decent
— Sam Nicholson (@SamNic_) April 10, 2020
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