Newcastle United have not yet signed a contract in January and with a little more than a week before the window closed, time is running out for Eddie Howe.
The Magpies have been in the running for one place among the first four of the Premier League in the middle of a series of decent results in recent times, but one or two newcomers could certainly help this cause.
Many names have been associated with a move to St James’ Park, notably that of the defenders. Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP is a player That Howe wishes to sign, but it could cost too much this month.
It could see the manager turn elsewhere for a new central defender …
The search for a central defender by Newcastle
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Newcastle was offered The opportunity to recruit the defender Eric Garcia, currently in Barcelona, after having also played in the Premier League for Manchester City.
The 24-year-old has already been spotted by the Magpies, according to Bailey, and with their need for another central defender throughout the transfer window, could they conclude an agreement this month perhaps?
His contract on the Catalan side expires in 2026, which means that Howe will have to pay a decent sum in order to obtain his signature before the end of the window.
If so, would they have someone even better than Diomandé?
Why Newcastle should sign Eric Garcia
The Spaniard won a title of champion during his visit to City, but it was by playing for Barcelona that the central defender really took full meaning.
The 24 -year -old has made nearly 100 appearances for the La Liga team, and he would almost certainly be an essential player for Howe, there is no doubt.
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Eric Garcia Statistics in Liga this season (by 90) |
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Precise passes |
32.6 (92%) |
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Tackle |
1.2 |
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Key passes |
0.1 |
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Interceptions |
0.4 |
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Total duels won |
3 |
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Lost possession |
4x |
Compared to its peers of the best European leagues, Garcia is currently in the top 3 % For fire creation actions (1.64), the 2 % upper for gradual stresses (1.86), the upper 1 % for progressive passes (8.05) and in the superior 14 % for tackles (2.05) by 90 in the previous 365 days.
These statistics prove that he is an avant-garde defender who likes to play the ball outside the defense as often as possible, triggering attacks from his own half of the field.
In comparison, Diomande does not display the same level of performance for these measures.
Indeed, the Sporting CP defender ranks among the 92 % lower For shooting actions (0.38), the 85 % lower for gradual stresses (0.26) and progressive passes (2.29), as well as the classification in the 86 % lower for tackles (1.02) for 90 compared to his peers in the top five European leagues.
This proves that Garcia could be the best option for Howe, especially since it could cost a little cheaper than Diomande.
THE £ 96,000 per week The star was equal praised like a “monster” By the discoverer of Jacek Kulig football talents during his visit to City, indicating how talented he was.
According to the evidence presented, Garcia is an excellent recruit for Newcastle, especially if they hope to qualify for the Champions League.
Will Howe will conclude an agreement this month? Only time will tell us.
