Just like other clubs in the Premier League, Newcastle United are already preparing for the upcoming transfer window, which starts in July 2023. Eddie Howe needs to buy a few players in order to provide depth for his squad not only for England games, but also for Europe, since it is pretty obvious that the Magpies will be competing in some sort of UEFA competition next season. The quality of Newastle’s reserves are doubtful and the club is keen to ‘beef up’ for the next season. And they believe that a certain Manchester United’s midfielder would be a quality addition.🚨🏴| JUST IN!Newcastle United are interested in signing Scott McTominay this summer, and the player is open to the move. [via @LukeEdwardsTele] ✅💰#MUFC pic.twitter.com/k5VJtQInJK— UtdChronicle (@UtdChronicle) March 20, 2023 Since the arrival of Erik Ten Hag to Old Trafford, midfielders ‘suffered’ the most and the first casulties were Brazilian Fred and the Scotman Scott McTominay. The most criticized duo in recent United’s history is now warming the bench, especially Mc Tominay. After the Christian Eriksen injury, the Brazilian got some chances to team up with his countryman Casemiro, but Ten Hag sometimes even opted for forward Wout Weghorst in the middle. For Mc Tominay, the writing is on the wall. The Scotsman has made only 32 appearances for the club in all competitions and started mostly in various cups. New name on Newcastle’s wise buying list is James MaddisonSo, why is Eddie Howe interested in a player who was labelled as ‘not good enough for Manchester’ by legends such as Roy Keane and Paul Scholes? According to The Telegraph, chief scout Steve Nickson, director of football Dan Ashworth and Howe all agreed that he would add something different to the squad. They talked with Manchester in January, but the Red Devils didn’t want to do a deal, seeing the Magpies as their direct Champions League spot rival. But Newcatle brass feel that in July, Ten Hag will need more funds to buy new players, and they can try again. And Mc Tominay is not the type of player for whom the fans will mourn too much (if any). The Scotsman has the physical tools which Howe demands, and would be used as a deep lying midfielder to shield the back four, allowing playmaker Bruno Guimarares to play further up the pitch to add more creativity in the final third. The Guardian claims that Mc Tominay is open to the idea, but any deals will be made in May. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7107967##
