Newcastle United have reportedly made an approach to sign Gael Kakuta in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Lowdown: Kakuta a forgotten man
Some members of the St. James’ Park faithful may be familiar with the name Kakuta given that he was a youngster on the books with Chelsea, and even managed to win a Premier League title and FA Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge (Transfermarkt).
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Kakuta, now 29 years of age, has progressed a lot since then, and is currently doing very well in Ligue 1 for RC Lens, with no fewer than 11 goals and a further five assists in 33 games in total so far over the course of the 2020/21 term (Transfermarkt).
The Latest: Newcastle make Kakuta approach
As per Foot Mercato, the Tyneside club have made an approach to bring the DR Congo international to the North East.
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This deal would be done in the summer, once his time in Lens ends after a loan spell at the French side from Amiens SC.
The Verdict: Newcastle should be wary over Kakuta
The Magpies should not be looking to jump the gun in order to sign Kakuta, despite his impressive record in France this season – Steve Bruce’s team should be wary over how it did not quite work out in English football for him as a young prospect in London.
That’s not to say they should completely rule out a transfer, depending on the fee being demanded, Kakuta could be a shrewd addition to his squad, and may be someone to keep an eye on when the market officially opens.
However, we feel there are better options out there, perhaps at a younger age with more room to grow.
In other news, find out what big claim has been dropped on the potential takeover here!
