Newcastle United have endured a slow start to the season despite impressive victories over Tottenham and Manchester United, languishing in 18th, with the club now in hot pursuit of fresh talent that could change their fortunes.
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#NUFC are plotting a major rebuild and Ligue 1 prospect in their sights. Newcastle United scouts are keeping tabs on exciting Lille star Victor Osimhen. https://t.co/gzJ7x455uu
— NUFC 360 (@NUFC360) October 20, 2019
Just yesterday, Chronicle Live reported that Lille striker Victor Osimhen was firmly on Steve Bruce’s radar as a potential partner to Joelinton up front – as the club potentially prepare a huge summer overhaul.
Osimhen, who scored 20 goals and notched four assists for Belgian side Charleroi last season, as per Transfermarkt, signed for Lille in the summer after impressing in the Jupiler Pro League.
His fine form has continued this campaign, with the Nigerian forward bagging seven goals in just ten Ligue 1 appearances so far this season – proving that he can score consistently in the bigger leagues.
Despite the statistics backing up that Osimhen could well be the real deal for Newcastle, the St. James’ Park faithful remain unconvinced by what the 20-year-old could potentially offer the club.
Major rebuild and then linking us to one new player 😂
— Daniel Driveklepp (@DDriveklepp) October 20, 2019
be nice if we focussed on giving our record signing some midfield support rather than replacing/competition
— Ryan (@mal68au) October 20, 2019
he’s an out and out striker, not sure thats exactly what the club needs atm but cool
— The Perennial Pundit (@PerennialPundit) October 20, 2019
Pointless task with current management, facilities and coach
— Fin (@finbar_evans) October 20, 2019
Doesnt matter who you have up top without service or creativity they wont do anything
— AB (@_Sha_Mon_) October 20, 2019
Yep let’s just raid Ligue 1 again worked so well last time
— Lloyd (@Lloydl26) October 20, 2019
