Newcastle could sign two proven Premier League alternatives to Elliot Anderson, one has amazing recovery stats
Newcastle are facing mounting competition to sign Elliot Anderson from other Premier League clubs which could put a reunion off the table.
Sources told Football Insider on 10 October that Newcastle are eager to accelerate a deal for Elliot Anderson.
Yet, Anderson’s price is set to skyrocket following his superb performances for Nottingham Forest, putting off the financially constricted Magpies.
Moreover, with both Man City and Chelsea monitoring Anderson, it looks likely that Eddie Howe will lose out on a dream reunion.
Football Insider has picked out two Premier League midfield options Newcastle can turn to as back-up options to the highly sought after number eight.
Champions League critical factor in bringing Youri Tielemans to Newcastle
Sources told Football Insider back in April 2023 that Newcastle were targeting Youri Tielemans during the final year of his contract at Leicester City.
Ultimately, the Belgian ended up joining Aston Villa with the Toon frustrated to have not snapped him up when they had the chance.
The 28-year-old is remarkably similar to Anderson with his excellent range of passing and defensive acumen in recovering loose balls.
Previously, the former Fox was hounded by several Premier League outfits for his signature when he became a free agent.
However, with his contract set to expire in June 2027, it appears clubs have cooled off on signing the ex-Monaco maestro.
Crucially, Aston Villa’s current rut suggests they will miss out on Champions League for successive seasons which could convince Tielemans to leave the Midlands for Tyneside.
Whilst Unai Emery wouldn’t want to part with the Belgium international, financial concerns may push the Villains to cash out which would play straight into Howe’s hands to bolster his midfield.
Lucas Paqueta to be enamoured by reunion with Bruno Guimaraes
In the same contract situation as Tielemans, Lucas Paqueta has been hunted by several of the Premier League’s top sides.
During the summer, the Brazilian came under intense interest from Villa and City as he sought to escape West Ham, a club clearly far beneath his high level.
Despite the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo, the South American will once again be in the spotlight as top teams fight to land his signature.
No contract talks are in the works which suggests the Magpies can try their luck to convince the number 10 of leaving the capital for the north-east.
A possible reunion with former teammate and compatriot Bruno Guimaraes can also sway Paqueta heading to St James’ Park.
The Brazilian pair played together for one-and-a-half seasons before the number 39 left Lyon for the English top-flight.
The Irons’ talisman followed suit just six-months later, highlighting a tendency to want to be close to his friend Guimaraes in going wherever he goes.
Exuding the same box-to-box energy as Anderson, Newcastle would profit greatly from signing the 28-year-old who would quickly adjust to the move given the array of Brazilian talent already at the club.