Newcastle plans to build a strong backyard By aiming at Leicester City‘s young centre-back Wesley Fofana. Who is now injured for a long time.
French newspaper RMC reports that Newcastle United is under the leadership of the new Saudi Arabian club owner. Prepare plans to strengthen almost all positions in January this year. And one of the targets is Leicester City centre-back Fofana. Fofana had an impressive first year playing in the Premier League with Leicester last season. After moving from Saint-Etienne But unfortunately this season has not yet entered the field. Because of a severe injury to the point of fractures from the pre-season game To be able to return must be in 2022.
However, Newcastle are still willing to try and sign Fofana in January. Although the chance of getting a 20-year-old defender to add to the defensive line is less likely Because the player recently moved to Leicester for a huge fee of 36.5 million pounds and has a contract at the King Power Stadium for another four years.