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title: "Newcastle United really could do with luring Zinchenko to St. James’ Park"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-really-could-do-with-luring-zinchenko-to-st-james-park/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Bill McLoughlin"
section: "Manchester City Football Club"
published: "2018-07-11T06:40:33Z"
modified: "2018-07-11T06:40:33Z"
---

# Newcastle United really could do with luring Zinchenko to St. James’ Park

***It’s been a quiet summer so far in the Transfer Tavern for Newcastle fans, unfortunately.***

United need some attacking options going forward and with [Aleksandar Mitrovic](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11426006/fulham-confident-of-permanent-aleksandar-mitrovic-deal) looking likely to leave the club for Fulham, Rafa Benitez needs some help on the attacking front.

The club have been linked with a move for Nice striker [Alassane Plea](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/07/06/tottenham-favourites-sign-nice-striker-alassane-plea-newcastle/) but could still yet do with some help on the wings. One player the club have now been linked with is Manchester City youngster, [Oleksandr Zinchenko](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-wolves-transfer-newcastle-14889329), who has also attracted interest from Wolves.

> Zinchenko, 21, is still to decide his future, with Newcastle also in the hunt for the Ukraine international. He wanted to talk to City boss Pep Guardiola after training today before making a decision.
>
> — Tim Nash (@TimNash\_1) [July 9, 2018](https://twitter.com/TimNash_1/status/1016435304901865472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

According to long-term Wolves reporter, Tim Nash, Newcastle are also interested in the Man City man.

## The Breakdown

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

The Ukraine international joined City from FK Ufa in 2016 and although he hasn’t a hatful of goals or assists, he’s still an incredibly talented midfielder.

Originally playing in the middle of the park, Zinchenko can also play out wide and was converted into a wing-back under Guardiola last year.

The 21-year-old isn’t guaranteed a starting spot for the Premier League champions, whereas for Newcastle he’d probably be the starting 10 the club are crying out for. Playing behind a quality striker, Zinchenko could be an absolute steal. Quick, great with the ball at his feet, and has an eye for a pass, a move for Zinchenko just makes sense.

Yes, the club needs to find a striker first but with the transfer window ticking away, Benitez needs some reinforcements at St James’ and he needs them as soon as possible.

**What do you think Newcastle fans?**