Newcastle are interested in ex-Shakhtar midfielder Fred as a temporary replacement for Tonali

The Magpies could make an offer to Fenerbahce in the winter transfer window

One of the priority options for Newcastle as a replacement Sandro Tonalisuspended from football for 10 months, is a midfielder Fenerbahce Fredknown for his performances for Miner And Manchester United.

According to Turkish media, the 30-year-old Brazilian is on a shortlist of four players being considered by Magpies head coach Eddie Howe for the suddenly problematic box-to-box midfielder position. The English club may make a request to the Turkish giant regarding Fred in the next transfer window.

Let us remind you that on October 26, the President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) Gabriele Gravina confirmed the disqualification of 23-year-old Tonali for participation in illegal betting, which will be 10 months. This summer alone, the Italian moved from Milan to Newcastle for a fee of over 60 million euros. Sandro has one goal in 12 matches for Soroki this season.

Fred, in turn, moved from Manchester United to Fenerbahce in August, signing a contract until the summer of 2027. The Brazilian has 139 matches in the English Premier League. In total, the ex-Shakhtar midfielder (2013 – 2018) scored 14 goals and provided 18 assists for Manchester United.

This season, Fred played 13 matches for Fenerbahce and provided five assists. His estimated transfer fee currently stands at €20 million.

In the Turkish Super League, the Canaries are in the lead, having won nine out of nine matches at the start. Newcastle are in sixth place in the Premier League.

Source: Sportarena

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