Perfect Shelvey partner: Newcastle must rival Brighton to sign 25-year-old pass master – view
Is Colback good enough for PL?
Colback, 27, was a senior member of the Magpies’ first team last season but came under intense scrutiny throughout for his negativity in the middle of the park.
The former Sunderland ace was often criticised for his apparent inability to pass the ball forwards, even when a pass towards an attacker seemed obvious, instead opting to remain safe and pass to a defender.
With Newcastle likely to be on the counter attack next season and in need of a player who can pass both forwards and backwards, Forshaw would be a massive improvement on Colback.
In other Newcastle transfer news, this Toon striker is close to switching clubs.
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