Newcastle Fans Will Be Hoping For A Successful Acquisition To Bolster Their Backline In 2025.
Newcastle United are actively seeking to strengthen their defense as they compete to sign Loic Bade from Sevilla. This comes after their unsuccessful attempts to secure Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window. Despite making several bids, Newcastle was unable to finalize a deal, leaving them in need of a central defender.
Current Team Performance.
Newcastle’s start to the 2024/25 season has been inconsistent, with three wins, three draws, and three losses from nine Premier League matches, placing them 12th in the league standings.
Alternatives to Guehi.
While Newcastle remains interested in Guehi, Director of Football Paul Mitchell is exploring other options. Bade, who performed well for France at the Olympic Games and has had a strong start to the current season with Sevilla, has emerged as a viable candidate.
Competition for Bade.
Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich are also reportedly interested in the 24-year-old defender, who left Nottingham Forest in January 2023 after a loan spell. Sevilla is open to selling Bade for a price significantly lower than his €60m (£50.1m) release clause in the upcoming January transfer window.
Financial Considerations.
Newcastle must navigate the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, but selling players like Kieran Trippier and Miguel Almirón, both of whom are eager to leave in 2025, could help finance the move for Bade.
Player Comparison.
Although Bade struggled to make an impact at Nottingham Forest, he has been compared to Raphael Varane, highlighting his potential as a top defender. Newcastle fans will be hoping for a successful acquisition to bolster their backline in 2025.
