Newcastle United continues to assess midfield options ahead of the January transfer window, with Coventry City standout Jack Rudoni emerging as a player the club has followed closely.
TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey reported that Newcastle has been monitoring the 25-year-old for some time and has sent scouts to watch him repeatedly in recent weeks.
“We can reveal that Newcastle are long-term admirers of Rudoni and have watched him on several occasions in recent weeks,” Bailey reported.
Newcastle scouts were
also present when Rudoni scored during Coventry’s 4-1 victory over the Magpies, giving them another chance to assess a player on their radar.
Rudoni has adapted quickly following Coventry’s promotion to the Premier League, scoring three goals this season while becoming one of the club’s main attacking influences from midfield. He has also created 12 chances through key passes and leads Coventry with an expected-assists figure of 1.4.
His contract situation could make him particularly interesting, as Rudoni has only 18 months remaining on his current Coventry deal, potentially increasing pressure on the club if serious offers arrive in January or next summer.
Newcastle, however, faces substantial competition. Bailey reported that Leeds United, Brighton, Brentford and Fulham are also monitoring Rudoni, while Roma, Monaco, Stuttgart and Villarreal have checked on him from abroad.
Would Rudoni be a smart January addition for Newcastle, particularly after what he showed against the Magpies, or should the club target a different midfield profile? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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