Newcastle United are now reportedly considering a January signing of Davide Frattesi from Inter Milan, as the midfielder continues to fight for a starting place at the San Siro.
The Magpies were interested in the midfielder this summer and could now return for a missed target in the theme of their January transfer window. Alongside Frattesi, Newcastle have also been linked with James Trafford, who was forced into the role of backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma after both joining Manchester City in the summer.
The England international could do nothing but watch as the Citizens lost 2-1 at St James’ Park, thanks to an impressive brace from Harvey Barnes.
Speaking to reporters at Full Time, Eddie Howe was full of praise for his team: “I’m well aware of my record against Manchester City, it’s something I’m really not proud of. Trying to find a way to beat them is very, very difficult.
“Even today’s game was so close. The margins in Premier League games against them are so good, but we came out on the right side today.
“I thought it was a great performance from the players, full of energy, heart and courage. I’m delighted with the way we played. Mindset and attitude were key. The energy that was missing against Brentford and West Ham was back. Our running ability and power was there.”
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The Newcastle boss will desperately need his side to hit the ground running at domestic level now, before potentially welcoming new additions in the January transfer window.
The Magpies were boosted on the PSR front by the sale of Alexander Isak this summer and could yet use him to pick up where they left off at the end of the summer window.
Newcastle now eyeing Davide Frattesi
As reported by Tuttomercatoweb and relayed by Sport Witness, Newcastle are now considering signing Frattesi in January. Those at St James’ Park were denied the chance to sign the midfielder by Inter Milan in the summer, but he has since started just once in Serie A.
Now the door appears to be open for the Magpies to make a move and add more depth to their midfield. What should also make any deal easier is the fact that Frattesi is represented by the same agency as Newcastle star Sandro Tonali.
Frattesi’s current struggles at Inter are quite surprising, given former Italy manager Luciano Spalletti told reporters last year: “With the intensity and quality he has, he can really attack the opposing defensive lines.
“He has the sense of curiosity to go out and attack. But he also needs to do better at cleaning up more technically with the ball at his feet. If he continues to work hard, he can become even better.”
It now appears that this improvement will have to take place elsewhere and potentially in the Premier League. After missing the summer, Newcastle have an ideal opportunity to make up for lost time.
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