“Would be amazing” – Ian Wright tells Newcastle to sign £40m forward – No chance?
Ian Wright has encouraged Newcastle United to make a move for a £40m forward as the Toon prepare for a big summer.
Significant investment is expected to be made by sporting director Paul Mitchell and head of recruitment Steve Nickson, but we’re not so sure about the direction that Wrighty is pushing the narrative toward.
A forward who can play across the front line makes sense, one who can push to start on the wing and be an option to play down the middle to rotate with Alexander Isak, but there are a few sticking points to consider with the latest suggestion…
Newcastle urged to pounce on £40m deal
Newcastle have been urged to make a move for Marcus Rashford after the 27-year-old has begun to refind some form at Aston Villa.
Speaking on the Ringer FC podcast, Ian Wright backed Newcastle to make a move for the Manchester United loanee who is thought to be available for £40m based on the option to buy included in his move to Villa Park:
“It’s the kind of signing Newcastle should be making”, Wright said when discussing his next move.
“That would be amazing. That would be dangerous. Rashford at Newcastle? Yeah. That would be really good. I really like that for Rashford. Rashford at Newcastle can be dangerous.”
However, we’re not convinced by the idea of Rashford signing for Newcastle and it feels a bit of a knee **** reaction by the Arsenal legend to a redemption story stemming around the Mancunian after a lacklustre few seasons at his boyhood club.
A move we can’t see Howe making
It’s not a move that would align with the typical Eddie Howe signing and it’s one that may upset the squad balance.
Rashford would command huge wages. The 27-year-old is currently paid approximately £300,000 per week at Manchester United, around double our current highest earner – though that may be subject to change with Alexander Isak entering contract negotiations this summer.
As mentioned earlier, a winger that can in turn compete with Isak down the middle would be ideal recruitment this summer – but it’s one to start on the right side of the front three, not the left where we are already well-stacked that would be required.
Finally, the forward would arrive with a questionable attitude following disputes with several managers during his time with the Red Devils. Rashford has been seen not fulfilling his defensive duties, lazily roaming around or meandering back, on several occasions. Not a perfect fit for the Howe system.
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Ian Wright’s seven-word claim will fire up Newcastle United even more
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Newcastle United will feel the benefit of a ‘really tough’ schedule easing as the Magpies look to attack the run-in and seal Champions League qualification.
Newcastle looked very much like an unchanged side contesting a third intense fixture in less than a week following a 4-1 defeat at Villa Park at the weekend. Although Newcastle went into the break level, a fresher Aston Villa side went on to score three goals in just 11 minutes in the second half as the quality of the hosts’ depth told.
Newcastle remain in third place – a point clear of Manchester City and two points above Aston Villa, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, who have a game in hand. However, Ian Wright claimed Newcastle ‘seem to be running out of steam’ despite Saturday’s loss being just the Magpies’ first league defeat since February. The former Arsenal star even suggested Chelsea could ‘sneak in’.
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Tindall recognised that the schedule had ‘caught up’ with Newcastle, who have also had to contend with the absence of boss Eddie Howe, but the black-and-whites now have clear weeks to prepare for each of their final five games, starting with the visit of Ipswich Town to St James’ Park on Saturday.
“It’s really important,” Tindall told BBC Newcastle. “It’s been a really tough schedule for us so it’s important now that we rest, recover, mentally refresh and then when we come back to work, we’re ready to work hard like we always do. That’s the only way we know to prepare for a really tough game at St James’ Park against Ipswich.”
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🔥 IAN WRIGHT IN AWE! 🗣️ “I Had No Idea How Good ‘Outstanding’ Alexander Isordan Is, I’ll Be Watching Him Against Aston Villa”
Ian Wright, the legendary Arsenal striker, has been left speechless by a Newcastle United player’s recent performances. After witnessing his impressive display, Wright has praised the player’s outstanding efforts and announced that he’ll be keeping a close eye on him in Newcastle’s upcoming match against Aston Villa.
🌟 WRIGHT’S PRAISE:
“I had no idea how good Alexander Isak is,” Wright says. “The way he’s been performing on the pitch is outstanding. I’m excited to see how he’ll fare against Aston Villa.”
🔴 NEWCASTLE’S ATTACK:
Newcastle United’s attack has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, with Isak leading the charge. His impressive goal-scoring record and ability to create chances for his teammates have made him a key player for the Magpies.
🏴 ASTON VILLA MATCH:
Wright’s comments come ahead of Newcastle’s crucial match against Aston Villa. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make an impact in the Premier League. Can Isak continue his impressive form against a strong Aston Villa defense?
📺 WRIGHT’S WATCHLIST:
Wright has revealed that he’ll be watching Isak closely in the match against Aston Villa. “I’ll be keeping an eye on Isak and seeing how he copes with the pressure of playing against a strong team like Aston Villa,” he says.
🔥 THE EXCITEMENT BUILDS:
As the match approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa. With Wright’s praise and Isak’s recent form, the stage is set for an exciting encounter.
💬 WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Do you think Alexander Isak can continue his impressive form against Aston Villa? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Who do you think will be the key player in the match? Let’s discuss!
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