It has now been revealed that Newcastle United are now in talks to sign Nico Gonzalez.
This comes via a media exclusive on Tuesday night.
The very reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic reporting that his information is that Newcastle are trying to sign the Manchester City midfielder.
Nico Gonzalez signed for Man City 18 months ago and started nine of their final 14 Premier League matches that 2024/25 season.
Last season the midfielder made 25 Premier League appearances, starting 17 and off the bench in another eight.
Nico Gonzalez started in three of the five matches between Newcastle United and Man City last season, in the team for the 2-1 Premier League defeat at St James’ Park but on the winning side at the Etihad in both the Premier League and Carabao Cup.
Signed for £52m from Porto at the start of February 2025, the now 24-year-old midfielder made 41 Manchester City appearances in total.
Newcastle United have so far made six signings this summer and none of them have played a single minute of Premier League football previously.
Some £180m spent on six players aged 24 or under.
There is a universal belief that Newcastle United have to sign at least one experienced midfielder before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
I think for sure more Newcastle United fans will be enthused by the idea of signing somebody with the profile of Nico Gonzalez, a Premier League experienced midfielder who at the age of 24 still has his best years ahead of him, as opposed to the 31-year-old midfielders Palhinha and Hojbjerg who have been linked with United in recent weeks.
An interesting one if Newcastle United can do a deal with Manchester City.