Tuanzebe
Newcastle in pole position to sign 23-yr-old, player delighted by the club’s interest
Newcastle United are now in pole position to sign the Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe. The 23-year-old is expected to leave Old Trafford after the arrival of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid and the Chronicle are reporting that the player is delighted with the interest from the Magpies. Tuanzebe needs to play regular first-team football in order to fulfil his potential and a move to St James’ Park could provide him with the platform he needs right now. The defender made just 9 appearances in the Premier League last season. The player has worked with Steve Bruce in the past and he will be hoping to hold down a regular starting berth under his management. Newcastle will be hoping to improve on their performances from last season and they will have to tighten up at the back in order t...
Newcastle monitoring 23-year-old’s situation, Bruce has worked with him before
Newcastle United have been linked with summer moves for Cameron Carter-Vickers and Axel Tuanzebe. According to The Athletic, Carter-Vickers has been recommended by Newcastle’s first-team coach Graeme Jones. Steve Bruce could sign the defender on loan for next season, and it could be the ideal move for all parties. Carter-Vickers has failed to hold down a regular starting berth with Spurs and needs a move away to play more often. A loan spell at Newcastle could help him continue his development with regular first-team action. Meanwhile, Bruce worked with Tuanzebe during their time together at Aston Villa, and he is monitoring his situation. The Manchester United defender also needs to play regularly after struggling to make the breakthrough at Old Trafford. Newcastle will have a limited tra...
