Fabian Schar could leave Newcastle in January. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle could be busy in January, with the summer departure of Alexander Isak meaning there is room for other signings. However, there is also a chance that one or two players will leave, with Fabian Schar among those who have been linked with a move away from St James’ Park.
Schar joined Newcastle in 2018 for just £3 million, and during his seven years on Tyneside he has been a fantastic servant. However, he is slowly losing his importance, with summer signings Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Dan Burn all considered to be ahead of him in the centre-back pecking order.
Fabian Schar mulls his Newcastle future ahead of January
A return to the Bundesliga could be on the cards for Schar, as Pete O’Rourke (via Football Insider) revealed that the Switzerland international could be tempted to leave when the transfer window opens.
“Obviously Schar is out of contract at the end of the season and there is potential interest from abroad on a free transfer. I think Eddie Howe would ideally like to keep Fabian Schar. He certainly won’t want to lose him mid-season.
“Ideally Newcastle would like to keep Fabian Schar, but a lot will depend on the player whether he wants to stay or not. If he isn’t playing regularly at this stage of his career he could perhaps be tempted to move away in search of regular first-team football. He started the first four games of the season but obviously lost his place when he got injured and then Malick Thiaw came in and he was outstanding alongside Sven Botman.”
Should Schar leave Newcastle in January?
Schar will want to play regularly, although he does not have to worry about fighting for a place in Switzerland’s squad for next summer’s World Cup, given that he has retired from international football. In this regard, Newcastle have more hope of keeping him until the summer.
