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title: "Newcastle United: January transfer move made for Omar Colley"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-january-transfer-move-made-for-omar-colley/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-01-27T16:20:14Z"
modified: "2021-01-27T16:20:14Z"
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# Newcastle United: January transfer move made for Omar Colley

**Newcastle United have reportedly made a move to try and sign Omar Colley from Sampdoria before this month’s transfer window shuts.**

As per [Primo Canale](https://www.primocanale.it/notizie/sampdoria-fenerbahce-e-newcastle-si-rifanno-sotto-per-colley-227174.html), the St. James’ Park faithful have come forward recently in order to try and secure his signature, with the Serie A team not indifferent to the idea of letting him go to get some cash for him before the January window closes.

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However, the Tyneside club may face possible competition from Fenerbahce, and so may need to act fast if they want to bring him to the North East.

### Colley could be a good signing for Newcastle

Colley could well turn out to be a good signing for Steve Bruce’s team as he should be able to sure them up defensively.

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The Magpies have conceded no fewer than 34 goals in just 20 games in the Premier League so far in the 2020/21 term, the fourth-most in the division behind West Brom, Leeds United and Crystal Palace ([BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table)).

Meanwhile, Colley has been a bit of a rock in the Serie A so far this season, showing he loves to get stuck in by winning 4.7 of his duels a game in the Italian top flight and also averaging 4.1 clearances, 2.4 interceptions and 1.1 tackles per match ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/omar-colley/238408)).

The Gambia international has already shown that he can play in a top league and with a six foot two frame and stats that show a combative player by nature, the 28-year-old should be able to cope with the physical demands of the PL, should he make the move to the Toon before the window closes.

[***In other news, find out what transfer blow NUFC have been dealt with here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/newcastle-united-brandon-williams-loan-move-blocked/)