Newcastle United could turn to former academy star to bolster midfield as loan offer mooted
With Joe Willock set to miss the start of the season and Sean Longstaff having been sold to Leeds United, Eddie Howe's Newcastle United midfield is starting to look pretty bare.
The Newcastle boss recently admitted that he wants six midfielders, and he now risks going into the season with just four available, which means the club are looking for another midfielder.
While we suggested the Magpies may look at Coventry City's Jack Rudoni, The Chronicle reported last night that there could be another option on the table.
RB Salzburg have offered Newcastle the chance to sign Bobby Clark on loan. The 20-year-old was sold from Newcastle's academy to Liverpool, who then sold him on to Salzburg for around £10 million.
Newcastle have been offered the chance to re-sign Bobby Clark
Now, Salzburg have reportedly offered Newcastle the opportunity to loan Clark for the season with a low-cost option to buy.
The son of Newcastle midfield legend Lee Clark, Bobby's sale caused quite the stir in 2021 as Newcastle fans had their eye on the youngster as a potential future star before Mike Ashley authorised his departure just weeks before the takeover went through.
It felt like the last FU to the fans from the much-maligned owner. Then, with Liverpool cashing in on their £1.5 million investment for almost ten times what they paid, it just rubbed salt into the wounds.
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Bobby Clark is heading back to the UK today for talks with several clubs as the youngster is being tracked by clubs from all over Europe. He is thought to be open to a return to St James' Park.
Newcastle could do a lot worse than a loan move for Clark to bring in as cover for the midfield three. He could prove to be a cheaper alternative to Jack Rudoni.
It could be one to keep an eye on.
