Newcastle United sensation Garang Kuol told to join new club in January – pundit
Garang Kuol must join a Championship side on loan in January as he is “nowhere near” good enough to play for Newcastle United.
That’s according to former Hibernian striker Tam McManus, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the youngster’s development.
Kuol, 18, became the ninth-youngest player to feature at a World Cup when he came off the bench for Australia against France on 23 November.
The Central Coast Mariners star signed for Newcastle on 30 September but his move will only go through in January.
The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards reported on Tuesday (6 December) that the Magpies have been inundated with loan offers for Kuol with a move to Germany or Portugal most likely.
However, McManus claims Kuol should be sent to the Championship if he is able to gain a work permit.
“He came on in the World Cup and he’s only 18,” McManus told Football Insider‘s Ben Wild.
“That being said, I wouldn’t think he is ready to play a part at Newcastle, nowhere near. There must be plenty of Championship clubs who want to take him on loan after seeing him at the World Cup.
“He has a great turn of pace. I think the best thing for him and for Newcastle is to get out there and play the games.
“It has to be a loan, I don’t think he would get the right experience playing in the development side. You want to get him used to English football if you can.
“Hopefully they can sort out a work permit and he can join a Championship team then we can all see what he is made of.
“He looks a really exciting player and the fans should be really excited.”
Kuol has scored twice and assisted twice in four A-League appearances this season.
Despite his Australia call-up, the striker is yet to start in the league for his club side.
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