‘See what happens’ - Newcastle United learned transfer stance for £40m Miguel Almiron replacement
Chelsea signed Joao Felix and Pedro Neto in recent days - raising doubts about reported Newcastle United target Noni Madueke’s future
Newcastle United target Noni Madueke committed his future to breaking into the Chelsea team earlier this summer.
Enzo Maresca’s ruthless managerial style has dominated the national news agenda in recent weeks. High-profile stars like Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling and Romelu Lukaku have been frozen out as the Blues try to trim a cramped squad.
As many as 14 first-team players are training alone and looking for new clubs before the August 31 transfer deadline. Newcastle are linked with a potential move for Madueke - not one of the shunned stars.
But recent arrivals like Pedro Neto and Joao Felix have further blocked his path to first-team football. Various sources claim the Magpies could look to a similar deal to Lewis Hall’s signing last season.
Newcastle signed the left-back on loan with an obligation to sign him the following year to alleviate FFP/PSR pressures. However, with a contract until 2030 worth a reported £50,000 per week, Madueke is in no desperation to move - and has already outlined his desire to fight for a starting place.
“Of course, I believe in my ability,” he said last month when asked about his future. “We've got a great team full of great players (with) players who can play in different positions. It's always good to have a team like that. I try to do my best and see what happens.
“It's competition. Competition happens at top clubs all the time. It's just one of those. It’s not anything different or peculiar. It is what it is. I feel good. New manager. New tactical ideas. It will take a little time to fully get that over to the boys but from what I've seen so far, it's promising. It's a different style of play but one I feel we're well suited to.”