‘Simple as that’ - Ex-Tottenham man warns Newcastle United not to sign star with 73 Premier League goals

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson has advised Newcastle United against making a move for a four-time Premier League winning striker in the January transfer window.

Newcastle are believed to be in the market to sign a replacement for injury-prone striker Callum Wilson, who is approaching the final months of his contract at St James’ Park.

The Magpies are reportedly keen to strengthen their attacking options to provide further competition to Isak and according to TeamTalk have identified Jesus as the type of striker that could help take the team forward.

The 64-time Brazil international was a hugely successful understudy to Sergio Aguero at Manchester City that was heavily praised by Pep Guardiola for his tremendous work rate both in and out of possession, his high press and his ability to influence the game in a variety of different positions.

At Manchester City, he scored an impressive 58 goals in 159 league matches, despite mainly playing as a substitute and formed part of a team which won four league titles, one FA Cup, three League Cups and two Community Shields.

Jesus’ consistency over a number of season prompted Arsenal to sign him for £45m in July 2022 and in his first season as the main man he impressed with 11 goals in 26 league appearances to help his side to a second place finish and Champions League qualification for the first time in six seasons.

However, in recent years Jesus has struggled with injury issues and his goal record has dried up. He is currently on an 18-match streak without a goal in the Premier League and it is for this reason that Robinson has warned Newcastle against signing the 27-year-old, who may be past his best.

Robinson told Football Insider: “He doesn’t score enough goals, it's as simple as that. He can play wide and in different positions but he’s a striker, that’s the issue Arsenal have had. Newcastle went into last season light with Isak and Wilson who are both susceptible to injuries.

So they’re light in that area as it is, and if you’re going to sign a striker then you want once who can provide a consistent source of goals. Arsenal are constantly linked with signing a new number nine because they haven’t got an out-and-out goalscorer in the team. Kai Havertz has done really well, but with a striker who scores regularly, they’d get better results.”