Three reasons why Newcastle must replace 27-year-old with Championship sensation
COMMENT By Will Butcher
Newcastle would avoid relegation and could even finish in the top half of the Premier League table if they lure Leeds midfielder Ronaldo Vieira to Tyneside.
The 19-year-old starred for the Yorkshire giants last season as they went within a whisker of finishing in the top six of the Championship play-offs last season.
However, Vieira missed out on a place in the Premier League as the Whites eventually finished in seventh place, running out of steam towards the end of the 2016-17 campaign.
Now, the England Under-20 international could be tempted to look for an instant promotion this summer if Newcastle become interested in the teenager.
Football Insider examines just how the youngster could become a crucial part of Newcastle’s side in their fight against relegation, with the Toon looking to finish as high up the league as possible.
Here are three reasons why, with a 27-year-old midfielder way below the required standard: