Newcastle United are spying an opportunity to lure a Southampton defender straight back up to the Premier League if Saints are relegated, according to a report.
At the end of last season, there were only three teams in between Newcastle and Southampton in the Premier League table. But this time around, Eddie Howe’s side have been building towards a brighter future, whereas Saints could suffer relegation.
After 24 and 25 games respectively, Newcastle have almost double the number of points Southampton do. Therefore, they are becoming an attractive destination for players again, whereas the club from the South Coast risk losing some of their own.
If Southampton do go …
- March 6, 2023
