Newcastle United backed to seal Julian Draxler signing amid ‘agent’ claim – pundit
Paul Robinson has claimed Paris Saint-Germain star Julian Draxler would give Newcastle United “something different” this season.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Spurs and England number one said the 28-year-old would be “an improvement” on the current options at St. James’ Park.
The Magpies are in the market for offensive reinforcements this month.
Concrete moves for Jack Harrison and James Maddison have proved troublesome, with Leeds United and Leicester City slapping sizeable price tags on their players.
According to Le10Sport (25 July), Newcastle are in talks with PSG over a move for Draxler.
The attacking midfielder has two years remaining on his contract in Paris.
Robinson suggested Draxler’s agent is a busy man given the number of Premier League clubs he has been linked to in recent years.
“Draxler would give Newcastle something different,” he told Football Insider.
“He is very good on the ball. He creates and can score goals. It would be a step up in quality.
“Draxler must have a very good agent because every summer he is linked with one of the Premier League clubs. You question as to where the links come from.
“If it was to happen, he would be an improvement on what they have got in that area. He would provide some quality from midfield.”
Draxler struggled for game time under Mauricio Pochettino last season.
The Germany international contributed two goals and two assists in 23 appearances across all competitions.
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