A number of clubs had discussions with the representation of Radu Dragusin prior to the defender’s £26 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, including Newcastle United.
Dragusin made his Premier League debut last weekend against Manchester United as a late substitute after joining Spurs from Genoa earlier in the summer season. The 21-year-old has been a target for Newcastle since the previous campaign as they tried to bolster their center-back options.
Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, and Callum Wilson: most recent injury list and return schedule for Newcastle United – pictures
Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, and Callum Wilson: most recent injury list and return schedule for Newcastle United – pictures
The Newcastle captain, Jamaal Lascelles, is currently out of contract in the summer and is garnering interest from Besiktas, so the team is still trying to improve this area. However, they will need to go elsewhere because Dragusin became the most expensive Romanian footballer in history after Spurs shattered a transfer record.
According to Florin Manea, the player’s agent, Dragusin will “certainly impose himself,” according to Orange Sport. We must allow him time to adjust, even though I’m hoping he’ll do so fast.
It’s a pleasant feeling to complete the most costly transfer in Romanian football history. It’s thrilling. I formed this company in order to talk to huge clubs and smash records.”
Manea mentioned Newcastle as one of those “major clubs” and continued, “It’s an honor. Bayern and I had a conversation a few days ago. Newcastle, Tottenham, Milan, and Napoli. I spoke with numerous clubs.
With no new players joining, Newcastle’s transfer window has been calm thus far. While Kieran Trippier is rumored to be making an unexpected transfer to Bayern Munich, Javier Manquillo is expected to sign with Celta Vigo.
The Magpies were heavily linked to a bid for Kalvin Phillips, but the demands of Manchester City for loan fees have now caused their interest to wane.
