Dzeko tipped to ‘guarantee goals’ for Newcastle after latest update – pundit
Edin Dzeko could still have “a lot to give” for Newcastle United despite his age, according to Alan Hutton.
The former Scotland defender, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the 35-year-old would provide the Magpies with “guaranteed goals” as their relegation battle continues.
As reported by The Sun last Saturday (18 December), Newcastle are weighing up a January move for Bosnia and Herzegovina international Dzeko.
The striker joined Inter Milan on a free transfer during the summer window.
Nevertheless, the report claims the Italian side could take an “instant profit” on the veteran.
When asked if Dzeko could provide an effective plan B at Newcastle, Hutton told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury: “Possibly.
“If you can keep the likes of Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin fit, Newcastle are well-stocked in that department.
“Of course, they’ll want to add some goals, and Dzeko is a player who has done well in Italy since moving there from the Premier League.
“Coming into a team who will create chances means that he will score guaranteed goals for Newcastle. But you just question whether he can make that step up again at 35.
“That being said, they need to be looking at the other end and thinking about how they can stop the ball going into their net. If they can go out and get two top-quality centre-backs, then they can stop the rot.
“If they can get Dzeko for a decent package, wages and fee, then I still believe he has a lot to give for them.”
Dzeko’s last spell in England saw him win the Premier League with Man City in 2011-12 and 2013-14.
Newcastle remain in the relegation zone after winning just one of 18 top-flight games this term.
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