Newcastle fans say same thing about Lloyd Kelly transfer after journalist update

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16 Jan 2025, 1:00 am

Newcastle United fans have all said the same thing about Lloyd Kelly’s future at the club after a new report.

According to Luke Edwards of The Telegraph, the Magpies have rejected a bid for the 26-year-old from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

The bid made was nowhere near Newcastle’s valuation for the defender, but it is currently unknown whether or not Fenerbahce will return with an improved offer.

The central defender only joined Newcastle last summer on a free transfer, reuniting with Eddie Howe after his Bournemouth contract expired.

Kelly is under contract at St. James’ Park until 2029, but he has struggled to nail down a regular position as he has only started four Premier League fixtures this season.

The former Bournemouth star has made 13 appearances in all competitions and has played a total of 593 minutes so far.

Newcastle fans are surprised the club rejected the bid for Lloyd Kelly

Football Insider revealed that the Magpies need to sell some players if they want to make any signings due to their financial situation and profit and sustainability rules.

Newcastle fans believe it’s “slightly crazy” that the club rejected the bid given that they bought him for free, with others claiming he’s “pony.”

We got him for nowt. He's costing 150k a week. He's also pony. They could have offered a tenner and they'd be overpaying. Clubs absolutely baffling at times.
— Shabba (@Shabba1131) January 15, 2025

3-5 million seems fair? Got him for nothing and over 30 3rd choice cb.
— Sven (@SvenAnders64541) January 14, 2025

The never-ending cycle. Complain about PSR, reject bids for squad players, and sign nobody.
— Adam (@Adamnskii) January 14, 2025

Anything would be good! He is dreadful and we payed nout.
— gilly 🍉 (@gillybat1) January 14, 2025

Sell and get a RCB. We already have Burn and Botman in his position. Targett can deputise for Hall until the summer where we can get someone like leif Davis as cover to Hall.
— HAS (@has17__) January 14, 2025

Let’s get one thing straight here regarding #nufc If they are to progress to elite levels in the near future, the selling strategy of the club needs to Improve dramatically! Club is just not able to get players out of the club/generate fees that other clubs achieve! #Shocking
— Arthur Daley (@GetEmInTerry) January 14, 2025

If we get a good offer from Fenerbache for Lloyd Kelly, it's a deal worth considering. Haven't been particularly impressed with his performances. As a squad player, I accept that he less likely to meet the performances of our starters, but I just don't see him lasting long. #nufc https://t.co/lRaWSa6qaR
— Andrew McVittie (@Andrew_McVittie) January 15, 2025

Seems slightly crazy to turn down a bid for a player bought on a free when we have players returning that can cover his position.

I’m baffled by our business especially when it comes to outgoings. https://t.co/4DLXl5oggM
— NUFC Fanatic (@NUFC_Fanatic) January 14, 2025

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