George Baker
Transfer News: Newcastle interested in Manchester United starlet Axel Tuanzebe
According to transfer news from InsideFutbol, Newcastle have shown interest in Manchester United starlet Axel Tuanzebe. The Magpies are keen on adding a new defender and are looking at several options, including the English defender.
The 23-year-old is a product of the United youth academy. It seems ages since Tuanzebe made his bow for United but he hasn’t been able to carve out a regular spot for himself in the side. Tuanzebe had a couple of impressive loan stints away at Aston Villa. But having returned in the summer of 2019, the defender has struggled with injuries, which has hampered his development.
Even when he has been fit, the form of first-choice defenders Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof has kept him out of the side. As his luck would have it, even when Lindelof was dropped, Bailly stepped in with some impressive showings. All that has left Tuanzebe as the fourth choice defender at the club.
Newcastle are in the market for a new defender. They are looking at names such as Kristoffer Ajer and Ozan Kabak. However, those names could be expensive and hence, they have turned their attention to Tuanzebe. Steve Bruce is keen on the player, having worked with him at Villa.
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Tuanzebe wants first-team action, something he clearly cannot get at United. That has led to United also being open to offer from teams. Provided Newcastle arrives with one, it’s hard not to see the club sanction it.
