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title: "Newcastle United: Late move may be made for Ibrahima Sissoko"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-late-move-may-be-made-for-ibrahima-sissoko/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-01-29T16:35:48Z"
modified: "2021-01-29T16:35:48Z"
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# Newcastle United: Late move may be made for Ibrahima Sissoko

**Newcastle United may make a late move to try and sign Ibrahima Sissoko before this month’s transfer window shuts.**

That is according to [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/) (via [The Chronicle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-transfer-news-willems-19707422)), who claim that the St. James’ Park faithful are continuing to monitor the Strasbourg ace, who has a deal until 2024 at the French club.

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However, they are reportedly looking for a big transfer fee which may reduce the chances of the Tyneside club signing him before the window closes.

### Newcastle should sign Sissoko

Depending on what kind of transfer fee Strasbourg are looking for, the Magpies should be looking to sign Sissoko, at least in the summer window if a deal cannot be done in January.

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The defensive midfield player has a six-foot-three frame, and so should be able to cope with the physical demands of the Premier League.

He has also performed well in Ligue 1 so far in the 2020/21 term, winning no fewer than 4.7 of his duels a game and also averaging two tackles, 1.5 interceptions and 1.4 clearances per match ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ibrahima-sissoko/829093)).

Given that he is performing in a top European league already, the potential switch to the English top flight should not faze the 23-year-old, and so bringing him through the door in the North East should seriously be considered by Steve Bruce’s side.

[***In other news, find out what takeover claim has been dropped by Ben Jacobs here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-united-ben-jacobs-drops-gac-claim-and-what-it-means-for-potential-takeover/)