Newcastle line up transfer for Justin Kluivert if they lose Alexander Isak but face competition from Arsenal
Newcastle line up transfer for Justin Kluivert if they lose Alexander Isak but face competition from Arsenal
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NEWCASTLE are lining up a move for Bournemouth star Justin Kluivert - in case they lose Alexander Isak in the summer. SunSport understands the Geordie giants have watched the Cherries winger’s last five games closely. Arsenal have reportedly also been monitoring Kluivert, who has lit up the Premier League with 11 goals this season. But Newcastle have been actively tracking the Dutchman and a move would see him follow in the footsteps of dad, Patrick.
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Eddie Howe knows he faces a massive fight to keep hold of Isak, who is wanted by Arsenal and Barcelona. The Swedish-striker, who has notched 17 goals already this season, is likely to stay at Newcastle if they can secure Champions League football. Otherwise he could be set for a massive mega-money move in the summer, with his current deal expiring in 2028. Newcastle fans are likely to welcome Kluviert with open arms - despite the fact that he scored a hat-trick at St James' Park last month.
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His dad netted 13 times in his one season with the Toon, including the winners in the 5th and 6th rounds of the FA Cup against Chelsea and Tottenham. So good was his header versus the former, it was used in the movie Goal! the following year. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. In a recent interview Patrick, who has four sons, admitted that the Bournemouth star could go on to be the best Kluivert ever.
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Kluviert Snr said: “He is the most dedicated. For a father, and also my father, it is so beautiful to see. I didn’t push them, either. “They fell into it. It’s not easy, because they have “Kluivert” on the back. It gives an extra dimension, an expectation.”. Kluviert Jr has been a massive part of Bournemouth's incredible season, as they push for European qualification for the first time in their history.
The 25-year-old is the club's top goalscorer this term while the club, who sit seventh after defeat to Liverpool on Saturday, are dealing with a serious injury crisis to nine players. He has his eyes firmly set on getting into the Netherlands squad for the upcoming international break in March. The forward told Buzz Bournemouth: "That's big for me. To play for your country is the biggest honour as an athlete and that is my goal, to really get in the squad.
