Two clubs reportedly want to sign Christian Atsu from Newcastle United once the summer transfer window opens.
The Lowdown: Atsu frozen out
Atsu barely played for the Magpies in the 2020/21 season - in fact, he made only one appearance, coming on for just 10 minutes in their 1-0 home win over Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup second round (Transfermarkt).
Therefore, both club and player will surely be looking for a move away from the northeast for the Ghanaian, with two clubs reportedly interested in his signature.
The Latest: Two clubs want Atsu
As per Sports World Ghana, both Huddersfield Town and Al Hilal are interested in signing Atsu once the market opens. His current deal with the Magpies expires on June 30, so he will become a free agent after that assuming that a new contract is not offered to him in the meantime.
That seems highly unlikely as Steve Bruce has already told him to find a new club, and with regards to Huddersfield, manager Carlos Corberan has tasked the Terriers' management to sign him up, with a meeting between the Championship club's sporting director and the player's representatives expected to take place in the coming days.
The Verdict: Atsu must leave
A deal for Atsu to leave Newcastle would suit all parties involved.
With the player currently earning £30,000 per week, the Magpies would save a lot of money by getting rid of the Ghana international, and they already have players like Allan Saint-Maximin and Ryan Fraser who can play in his position on the left flank.
As for Atsu himself, he needs to be going out and playing regular football, especially being 29 years of age, and Huddersfield could well be able to offer him that given that Corberan has already expressed his strong desire to sign him.
With his current contract at St James' Park running out next month, he will likely be able to move on as a free agent anyway, so any potential deal shouldn't be too complicated.
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