Here are your Newcastle United transfer rumours for Monday, September 19.
Summer transfer target Marco Asensio could join on a free
Newcastle United summer transfer target Marco Asensio could find himself coming to St. James' Park on a free deal in January once his contract with Real Madrid runs out according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Asensio was just one of many targets the Magpies were linked with but one of many deals they couldn't land alongside the likes of Jack Harrison and James Maddison.
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On his YouTube channel, Romano gave information about the 26-year-old's contract situation and where he could end up next season.
"But remember, Marco Asensio will be available on a free next summer because at the moment there is no agreement to extend his contract with Real Madrid. And it could be a factor this free agent story for Marco Asensio because some clubs are already exploring this possibility for next summer to sign Asensio on a free.
“So the January market depends on how these clubs will move on a potential free transfer for next summer or for another it will try to extend this contract but at the moment, still no agreement with Asensio and he wants to feel important. So, one to watch in January or on June as a free agent”.
Newcastle transfer target needs more time at PSG
Hugo Ekitike, one of Newcastle's many summer transfer targets, has been told he needs more time to make an impact at Paris Saint-Germain this season.
Having to sit behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar won't be easy for the French Under-21 international, but he himself opted against a move to St. James' Park in favour for a season-long loan move Parc des Princes in the summer.
PSG head coach Christophe Galtier told L’Equipe: “Hugo is a player with incredible potential."
“He is discovering the highest level. He needs some sessions to find the right level and to create a connection with the attacking unit. He is progressing enormously and is very good in training.
“He is dying to get going. The good times will come very quickly, and he will have lots more game time very soon.”
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