Johan Bakayoko of PSV during the UEFA Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
The January transfer window represents a chance for Newcastle United to sign a new face or two, although Johan Bakayoko is reluctant to move to Tyneside in the new year.
Eddie Howe needs his Newcastle page to start earning the required points Premier League to drive them to the European places.
To do that, The Magpies cannot think of selling their talismanalthough the Premier League’s winning and sustainability rules may require this.
Newcastle have another target in mind other than Johan Bakayoko
That’s supposedly the reason Newcastle are facing difficulties Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven
There is obviously a need to strengthen elsewhere, which will likely result in running out of funds to set aside for the exciting 21-year-old Belgian.
Actually, loudly The athlete (Subscription required) Newcastle are fully focused on their desire to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford in January and are therefore unlikely to follow up on their initial interest in Bakayoko. At least not in the first month of the new year.
It is believed that Clarets manager Scott Parker will not look kindly on such a deal, but with Burnley also in the same boat in terms of staying on the right side of financial fair play, it is a deal he may must be taken into account.
Bakayoko will have to wait for a move to the Premier League
At just 22 years old, Trafford is establishing himself as one of the best up-and-coming English goalkeepers in the country.
While he has plenty of time to make his mark at a level higher than the English Championship, he may now feel it is time to test himself against the very best.
No fee for the custodian has been mentioned yet, but it’s safe to assume that if Newcastle wants to afford the custodian, it will have to sell first before it can buy.
