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title: "Newcastle United: Fans rage at transfer links to ex-Sunderland man Fabio Borini"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-fans-rage-at-transfer-links-to-ex-sunderland-man-fabio-borini/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2020-04-28T08:40:11Z"
modified: "2020-04-28T08:40:11Z"
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# Newcastle United: Fans rage at transfer links to ex-Sunderland man Fabio Borini

**Loads of Newcastle United fans are raging at a transfer link for former Sunderland man Fabio Borini after [Tutto](https://www.tuttosport.com/?refresh_ce) (via [ChronicleLive](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-takeover-news-live-18153643)) reported that the Tyneside club would be interested in a move in the summer transfer window.**

According to the article, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have been long on the trail of the 29-year old, who recently joined Hellas Verona on a short-term deal from AC Milan but is out of contract at the end of the season.

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Indeed, the ex-Black Cats winger made 93 appearances in all competitions on Wearside, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists, as per [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/fabio-borini/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/96754/plus/0?saison=&verein=289&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=).

However, the Italian has only managed eight appearances in his native country so far this campaign, netting [twice](https://www.transfermarkt.com/fabio-borini/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/96754/plus/0?saison=2019&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=), and may be seeking a move away to gain more regular football.

With the proposed takeover at St. James’ Park, it is unknown how much playing time Borini would get, but these members of the Toon faithful were raging on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChronicleNUFC/status/1254679675965587457) when they heard the news:

> If this is what the takeover gives us then i would rather ashley stayed forever.
>
> — Jobesy53 (@jobes45) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/jobes45/status/1254688827463143424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It’s no wonder the scouts got furloughed!
>
> — David Bland (@Blandy27) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/Blandy27/status/1254680276975960065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Takeover not happening now then lol
>
> — ToonBarmy2 (@Barmy2Toon) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/Barmy2Toon/status/1254680141772599296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Sounds like the takeover is off or charnley is still doing his job
>
> — adam robert (@whatadaynufc) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/whatadaynufc/status/1254683024257662977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I really hope not
>
> — Paul G (@Garf0412) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/Garf0412/status/1254681535074181120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> No thank you
>
> — Jaz340 (@Jaz340) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/Jaz340/status/1254683681526087680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> No thanks
>
> — Andrew Wallace (@AndyrooWallace) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/AndyrooWallace/status/1254685915005489152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Hell no, wouldn’t get a game for them in league 1
>
> — Chris Carr (@CarrChr1s) [April 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/CarrChr1s/status/1254680084939669505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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