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Warwickshire's financial results highlight challenge for English game

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As the Big Bash League wallows in praise after another successful year, the financial challenge facing English professional cricket remains as stark as ever as it seeks to increase the capacities of its stadia with an eye to the crowd potential of Twenty20 cricket.That challenge is illustrated by Warwickshire’s financial results for 2015-16, which have just been announced.Edgbaston has become the accepted home of Twenty20 Finals Day and a once unimpressive ground has been transformed into an appealing 24,000-capacity stadium but it has not been without financial pain.Warwickshire have reported turnover of £14.3m and an operating profit of £785,761 for 2015-16. That county cricket has the potential to prosper – admittedly thanks to a hefty central contribution from international revenue – is therefore apparent.But once the paying off of debts, interest, tax and depreciation is taken into account – most of them arising from the £32 million redevelopment of Edgbaston, which was completed in 2011 – the situation is more challenging.Factor in a payment of £1.1 million to Birmingham City Council to service a loan and the situation worsens. Add depreciation charges of £1.4 million, tax and other costs and the bottom line loss is £2.26m. Quite a difference.Warwickshire’s story is far from unique. Durham needed an ECB bail-out. Yorkshire are desperate to fund the replacement of a dilapidated main stand at Headingley and already have debts of £23m.The 18 English counties are indebted to a total of £150m-plus and the ECB is sitting on offshore reserves which rose as high as £73m before falling last summer because Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan did not attract particularly lucrative TV deals.Those reserves are jealously guarded. The former ECB chief executive, David Collier, justified the stockpiling as a contingency should the death of the Queen, and a resulting 12 days of mourning, cause heavy financial losses.Even more disturbing for English cricket would be a shift of the balance between international and club cricket. Should that occur, the English counties would have to become more self-sufficient and only a lucrative T20 tournament can deliver that.Warwickshire had a relatively successful year in 2016 season. They won the Royal London Cup and attracted more than 80,000 spectators across five days of England’s Test victory over Pakistan.The club also achieved ticket and hospitality sell-outs for its one-day international – England versus Sri Lanka – and NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day.Off the field, Edgbaston increased its share of the West Midlands’ conference and events market by developing year-on-year sales from £2.2 million to a record £2.5 million. Revenue from commercial advertising also increased.Twenty20 cricket, however, has yet to set Birmingham alight – attendances at Birmingham Bears’ home matches in the NatWest Blast are growing but not spectacularly.That makes it no surprise that the club is strongly in favour of a move to a more marketable new T20 competition based upon the biggest grounds in the country. A 25,000-seater stadium needs to be filled not just for international cricket but for T20, too.Craig Flindall, Warwickshire’s chief operating officer, said: “The 2015-16 financial year was always forecast to be the most challenging in our 2016-2019 financial cycle, and the results are in line with our budgets set at the start of the year.”The quality and volume of our major match days remains the primary driver of revenue and profit and a significant fall in both was expected in 2016 because of the comparative demand for the Investec Test match against Pakistan.”However, the transformation in the business since 2010, when England last hosted Pakistan in a Test at Edgbaston, is reflected in the comparison in the results, with turnover and EBITDA [earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation] in 2016 being £6.5m and £2.4m higher than 2010 respectively.”English cricket is pinning hopes over the next few years on a major financial inflow from the Champions Trophy in 2017 and from the 2019 World Cup. If 50-over cricket is conceding ground to T20, the process is slower at international level where T20 international fixtures are deliberately underplayed. The ECB are desperate that this trend persists for a few years yet.Flindall captured that mood. “We expect to see EBITDA and bottom line revenues grow significantly over the next three years as Edgbaston hosts up to 28 days of major match cricket,” he said. “We have an 11-day programme in 2017, which includes five matches in the ICC Champions Trophy, England’s first day/night Investec Test match and NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day.”Beyond the coming season, Edgbaston’s major match allocation includes a Test against India, a T20I and T20 Blast Finals Day in 2018, and an Ashes Test match and five matches in the World Cup in 2019.Financial pressures at Sky TV, however, where Premier League football viewing figures have dropped markedly, will leave the ECB nervous as they conduct negotiations for the next TV rights deal.Measured against the value of those rights is the recognition that cricket’s popularity has waned in the UK as it has disappeared from State schools and free-to-air TV and there has been a shrinking of the amateur game.Filling Edgbaston for a domestic NatWest Blast fixture will remain a challenge unless there is a major jolt to the system.At a time of flux in the broadcasting market, there are new markets to be explored, but until that flux settles, and a new TV rights deal is delivered that can sustain the future of English cricket, disquiet will remain.Warwickshire are an example of that. Most of the 18 first-class counties know the feeling.

Arsenal Could Ditch Jorginho For £75m "Monster"

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Arsenal have taken a giant step towards bringing a new star to the Emirates, as Mikel Arteta seeks to bridge the gap between themselves and Manchester City.

What's the latest on Moises Caicedo to Arsenal?

That's according to FootballTransfers, who claim that the Gunners have agreed personal terms with Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Having ironed out those details in January, where they saw two bids rejected by the Seagulls before giving up on their pursuit, the player and club have remained in contact ever since, with this summer move likely in mind.

The report goes on to state a fresh asking price too, with £75m said to be enough to pry the Ecuador international from the south coast.

Despite this breakthrough, they will still have to battle with Liverpool and Chelsea for his signature, who both remain in the race.

Is Moises Caicedo better than Jorginho?

Whilst this move would only bolster an already impressive midfield in north London, it is one which Jorginho will likely abhor given it will further reinforce his status as a backup.

Having moved for just £12m in January, the 31-year-old would go on to feature in 14 games for the Gunners before the campaign's conclusion, actually impressing at times with his 86% pass accuracy and 1.9 tackles per game, via Sofascore.

However, these are figures swiftly surpassed when compared to Caicedo's outstanding year, which led Sports Scientist Dr Rajpal Brar to brand him a "physical monster".

Having maintained a 7.08 average rating himself, this is a figure buoyed by his 89% pass accuracy, 1.2 key passes and 2.7 tackles per game, via Sofascore. He is relentless yet calm on the ball, and his youthful energy is something the Italy international simply cannot compete with.

Even in 2019 journalist Mark Ogden suggested Jorginho was "slow and toothless with his passing"; a claim which is only set to have been exacerbated with age.

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Meanwhile, his potential new teammate is instead the future of the Premier League, with South American football expert Tim Vickery having branded him a "special talent" back in 2021.

This is a notion that the youngster seems to emphasise with each passing week, and as such he has become one of the outstanding performers on the continent in his key attributes.

Whilst Jorginho is often lauded for his tackling and ball-playing skills, when compared to other midfielders across Europe, Caicedo is instead the one who ranks in the top 6% for pass accuracy and the top 12% for tackles and interceptions per 90, via FBref.

Everything the former Chelsea maestro excels at, it could be argued that Brighton's main man does better.

Therefore, Arsenal's potential deal to sign him could make the £110k-per-week stalwart obsolete.

South Africa A cruise to third place

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ScorecardDavid Miller scored his third score over fifty in six innings in this tournament•Getty Images

A solid all-round showing from Theunis de Bruyn helped South Africa A clinch third place in the A-team quadrangular series in Australia without much bother. They bowled out Australia’s National Performance Squad (NPS), which had chosen to bat, for 207, before cruising to their target with 11.4 overs and nine wickets to spare. De Bruyn first took career-best figures of 2 for 37 with his part-time medium pace, before batting through the chase for 90 off 119 balls.David Miller also fired for South Africa A, hitting his third score over fifty in the tournament to power the team home in an unbroken stand of 135 with de Bruyn.But most of the damage to the NPS was done in the first innings, when only three of their batsmen got into double-digits. Things looked bleak for them when they lost both openers cheaply and also lost Sam Heazlett on 35 to injury, but respectability was added to the total courtesy fifties from middle-order batsmen Sam Harper and Matthew Short. For 19-year-old Harper the knock of 60 was a second successive fifty, while for 20-year-old Short his 70 was his maiden List-A half-century. There was no support offered from the lower order, though, and the team was bowled out in 48.3 overs.Alongside de Bruyn, fast bowlers Dwaine Pretorius and Andile Phehlukwayo also picked up two wickets apiece, but Pretorius was the most economical of the lot.

Quinn's six-wicket spells sets up Essex

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Matt Quinn took seven wickets – including six in one spell – to give Essex control on the opening day against Gloucestershire

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ScorecardMatt Quinn burst through Gloucestershire’s middle order•Getty Images

Even on a milk-sun morning the College Ground retains its grandeur. There is Prothero’s famous chapel, of course, its proportions unsullied by the angular excrescence beyond it; there is also that long pavilion where, in 1992, the Marquess of Reading won the Cheltenham Gold Racquet; and there are the marquees, 10 of them this year, plus assorted gazebos and even the odd tent.Prime Ministers resign and Prime Ministers are appointed but Cheltenham smiles indulgently on such occasional changes. Gladstone was in charge when Gloucestershire played their first county match here and it is to be hoped that the ground sees off several dozen more First Lords of the Treasury before it is done. Never mind Brexit, old boy, on afternoons such as this it was difficult to believe we’d ever lost India.Matt Quinn’s recollections of Cheltenham will be equally fond but rather fresher. For after play had been interrupted for over two hours by ferocious westerly showers the New Zealand-born seamer took six wickets in a ten-over spell from the Chapel End which may go a long way towards determining the shape of this game.In 75 minutes Quinn tore out the heart of the Gloucestershire batting, sending the home side spinning from 99 for 1 to 140 for 7, at one stage taking four wickets for seven runs for 17 balls. He had never taken more than four wickets in a completed innings before. In 1930 Agatha Christie published ; Gloucestershire certainly found the eponymous sleuth’s near-namesake a puzzle on a pitch freshened by the stoppage and warmed under the covers.What was particularly impressive about Quinn’s bowling was the number of good batsmen he got out when they were playing defensively. Rather like say, Stuart Broad or Kyle Jarvis, he is not lightning-fast but he gets it down at a tidy old lick. And while he does not swing the ball vast distances, he hoops it enough. Graeme van Buuren being pinned on the back foot with the third ball after the resumption was mundane enough but six overs later Quinn snaked one back between bat and pad to bowl Michael Klinger for 5.  And, rather like the glass-in-hand brigade enjoying corporate hospitality at the College Lawn End, he was only warming up.Twenty minutes later Gareth Roderick prodded forward but only his pad made contact with the ball. Umpire Billy Taylor assessed the justice of the appeal and, slightly echoing the famous line in decided he could not reprieve Roderick. Two overs after Gloucestershire skipper had departed for a pleasant 61, Hamish Marshall joined him when his tentative push gave a catch to Tom Westley at second slip.Kieran Noema-Barnett played on and was much more culpable. His rather wild cover-drive was a gin-and-tonic stroke where mineral water was required. And when Jack Taylor was bowled next over for 3, Quinn’s excellent afternoon’s work was done. He received a standing ovation when he came in for tea, Gloucestershire’s not-out batsmen, Craig Miles and David Payne, courteously waiting for him to make his way in.Miles and Payne then batted with simple good sense to add 65 for the eighth wicket by blocking straight balls and giving half-volleys a rare malleting. Still, though, Quinn was not finished. After a brief break for rain and bad light, he had Payne brilliantly caught in the gully, Jaik Mickleburgh diving to his right to complete a one-handed catch. Quinn trooped off to more applause with 7 for 61; his best analysis for a match is 8 for 107.  Gloucestershire had a batting bonus point they may not have expected and Miles is 45 not out but Essex have the advantage in this game.”The wicket didn’t offer much but it swung a bit all day,” said Quinn. “We put it down to the overhead conditions after it rained. The ball was shaping nicely and if you bowl on off stump and it swings, it’s always going to difficult to play. I don’t think we bowled very well early on but the margin of error is quite small on that wicket. The rain break made us regroup as a team and think about our plans.”The piquant thing is that Quinn has not been an automatic pick this season, for Essex are decently placed for seamers. Jamie Porter and Graham Napier are bowling well and the visitors could afford to rest David Masters for this game. One wondered how they would get on without their venerable linchpin. Essex had certainly shown more disregard for Masters than would be permitted in this place during term-time.And all this drama followed a morning in which Gloucestershire’s batsmen had made Ryan ten Doeschate’s decision to bowl first look unwise at best. Batting on a surface they knew they could trust, Roderick and Chris Dent had driven confidently in the wide arc between extra cover at midwicket, adding 77 in 80 minutes before Dent edged Porter to Westley.It made good watching for the chattering schoolchildren, who, still in uniform, sat patiently in the stand opposite the great pavilion. Arranged in rows of scarlet, navy blue and cyan, they offered a colour-chart of innocence and promise. More adult matters were being discussed in the pavilion: a chap was spotted carrying an early glass of fortifying cordial. “It’s a bit early for Holy Communion, isn’t it?” asked a friend.Less than ten minutes before lunch the rain swept in and sent spectators scurrying. Scorecards gusted across the outfield. Cleeve Hill was shrouded in mist, and before long its ancient companion, Nottingham Hill, disappeared completely. A couple of hours later Gloucestershire’s middle order did so as well.

Arsenal could sign "monster" as Arteta’s own Ake this summer

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Arsenal have had a season that has certainly exceeded expectations in the Premier League, despite recent form causing them to almost certainly miss out on a historic title.

Mikel Arteta’s side were top of the table for the majority of the season before a damning April dealt the Gunners a blow to their hopes of securing their first league triumph since 2004.

With two games remaining this campaign, the north Londoners are reportedly already looking ahead to next term, with the summer transfer window in sight.

Finishing in the top two has settled Arsenal’s place in the Champions League in 2023/24, where performances and squad depth will be vital in providing success both in and out of England.

The injuries to both William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu in March were influential on Arteta’s teams’ collapse, where their lack of depth to cover first-choice names became all too evident.

It seems as though this is an area Arsenal wish to strengthen this summer, with a Bundesliga defender rumoured to be on the shortlist of names wanted at the Emirates.

What’s the latest on Mohamed Simakan to Arsenal?

The club have set their sights on RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan this summer, as reported by The Guardian’s Ed Aarons earlier this month.

It’s understood that the north Londoners are showing "strong interest" in the 23-year-old, coinciding with football.london’s reports that the Gunners are aiming to 'bolster' their defence.

The Frenchman signed a new deal in December with Leipzig taking his current contract to 2027 with the Bundesliga side. It remains to be seen exactly how much the young talent would command this off-season, though CIES Football Observatory currently estimate his value to be in the region of €30m (£26m).

What can Mohamed Simakan bring to Arsenal?

At just 23 years of age, Simakan has made 22 appearances in the Bundesliga this season so far, averaging a Sofascore match rating of 6.88.

Having been lauded as a "physical monster" by sports writer Robin Bairner, the versatile centre-back – who has primarily played on the right this term – has made a name for himself in Europe, hence sparking interest from the Premier League.

Arsenal have built an inspired young squad under Arteta, making the youngster a perfect fit for the Gunners based on his age and performance level alone.

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala in action with RB Leipzig's Mohamed Simakan

The club are crying out for depth in defence, something that they have lacked in comparison to Manchester City.

The Spaniard has taken defensive pages out of Pep Guardiola's books and put them into practice since his move from the Etihad Stadium, take the positioning and use of Ben White and the use of Oleksandr Zinchenko as an inverted full-back as two clear examples.

Unlike Arsenal, City have a wave of talent in their ranks in all areas of the pitch and are heavily praised for their bench options being at the calibre of starters, an area that the Gunners must replicate should they wish to push on from this season.

A signing like Simakan could present Arsenal with their own Nathan Ake – a player that began as a squad option for Guardiola and graduated into the first-team at the rotation of Aymeric Laporte. He has been deployed as a left-back and a centre-back throughout the season as City look set to clinch a third successive league title.

The young Frenchman poses a lot of similarities to the Dutchman in his game, and even betters the City man, making 2.75 clearances per 90 compared to Ake's 2.09, and winning 2.26 aerials per 90 to his 1.85, as per FBref.

While the positions of both Gabriel Magalhaes and Saliba look concrete in Arsenal's backline next term, the versatile colossus could provide necessary defensive options and competitions for the duo ahead of next season.

It's depth that could take Arteta's plans with the team to the next level, and allow him to once more emulate a part of his time at City at the Emirates as they look to go one better in 2024.

Chelsea Eyeing Shock Swoop For "Electric" £373k-p/w Forward

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Chelsea are weighing up an approach to bring Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane back to the Premier League, according to reports.

What's the latest on Mane's future?

The Senegal international swapped Anfield for the Allianz Arena when he joined from Liverpool last summer, with his contract not set to expire for another two years. The Bundesliga star has so far made 34 appearances for his new club to date, registering 12 goals and five assists during that time, as per Transfermarkt, making quite the impression. However, his future has recently become uncertain after an off-field bust-up behind the scenes.

Thomas Tuchel’s attacker reportedly punched teammate Leroy Sane in an altercation with the German following the 3-0 Champions League defeat to Manchester City, which saw him receive a one-match suspension and a fine, but his actions could be set to have even further long-term consequences.

According to Football Insider, Bayern are set to “listen to offers” for Mane during the upcoming window, with Tuchel's former club, Chelsea, “ready to consider a shock move”. The ex-Liverpool talisman is “on the radar” of Todd Boehly and it’s expected that he will be on the move at the end of the season as a result of the incident.

A Premier League return is currently viewed as a “strong possibility” where the Blues will look to bring him back, with the Bundesliga giants wanting to “recoup” the majority of the fee they initially paid for him.

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane.

Should Chelsea cash out on Mane?

Mane is a player that’s already got experience in the Premier League. During his time on Merseyside, he was previously hailed as “electric” by journalist Leanne Prescott, and we think Chelsea should definitely splash the cash to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

The New Balance-sponsored ace racked up 158 goal contributions (111 goals and 47 assists) in 263 top-flight games for Liverpool and Southampton and knows what it takes to be successful in this division, having secured six trophies at Anfield – while silverware something the Blues are desperately in need of.

Over the past 365 days, the £373k-per-week forward also ranks in the 97th percentile for shot-creating actions and number of touches in the attacking penalty area, so has continued his positive form in terms of looking to produce moments of quality since putting pen to paper at Bayern, showing that he is able to consistently maintain his high level of performances.

Mane additionally shares the same agent as Kai Havertz, so Chelsea could potentially be handed an advantage in the race to land his signature with his representatives already holding an existing connection to the hierarchy in SW6.

"Outrageous" £80k-p/w Star "Already Considering" Arsenal Move

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Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea's Mason Mount this summer, and the midfielder is "already considering" a move to the Emirates Stadium, according to journalist Paul Brown.

What's the latest news on Mason Mount's future?

With Mount's contract set to expire at the end of next season, multiple Premier League clubs have already started to do battle for his signature, and Liverpool have prepared an offer to try and prise him away from Stamford Bridge.

The Gunners are said to have gone as far as submitting a proposal for the midfielder, with Chelsea currently unwilling to meet his wage demands, although there is now also a growing interest from Bayern Munich, as they are now managed by Thomas Tuchel.

It still appears to be an open race for the Englishman's signature, and there is even a possibility he remains in west London, as the Blues are now starting to believe he will snub Liverpool and sign a new long-term deal.

Given that Arsenal will have Champions League football to offer next season, it is likely to be a very tough decision for the 24-year-old to make, and Brown believes he will give serious thought to a move across the capital.

In an interview with GiveMeSport, the journalist said: "I'm pretty sure Mount is already considering a move to Arsenal. He knows the clubs that are interested in him, Arsenal are one of those. There are others who are a bit further down the line in terms of talks and what's been put on the table. I think Arsenal would be another attractive club for Mount."

Will Mason Mount join Arsenal?

Although their hopes of winning the Premier League title took a massive blow with the 4-1 defeat at Manchester City in April, a move to the Emirates Stadium will no doubt be a tempting proposition for the central midfielder.

As a Cobham academy graduate, the move would not go down too well with Chelsea fans, however his current club are in disarray at the moment, having picked up just 39 points from 32 games.

Chelsea's Mason Mount

If the England international does make the move to north London this summer, Arsenal would be getting a fantastic player, who is solid defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles per 90 in the past year, while he is also a threat on the front foot.

Last season, the "outrageous" £80k-per-week midfielder scored 11 goals in the Premier League, the highest amount of any Chelsea player, and his ability in both defence and attack would make him an excellent addition to Mikel Arteta's squad.

Tottenham: Director Could Now Be Tempted To Replace Paratici

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Former Spurs employee Ramon Planes 'could be tempted by an offer from Tottenham Hotspur' amid all the noise surrounding Fabio Paratici.

Paratici ban extended worldwide

Earlier this week, Spurs and chairman Daniel Levy were hit with the major announcement by FIFA that Paratici's Italian footballing ban has been extended worldwide. The club chief's alleged involvement in former club Juventus' recent financial scandal resulted in him being slapped with a 30-month Serie A ban but FIFA's message has now confirmed that this applies to the Premier League as well.

This news deeply affects Paratici's role as Tottenham sporting director with the 50-year-old no longer able to negotiate transfer dealings or even get materially involved in Spurs' search for a new manager. The Lilywhites parted company with Antonio Conte earlier this week as the north Londoners begin their quest to hire a permanent replacement.

Cristian Stellini and assistant coach Ryan Mason have been placed in temporary charge until the end of this season but news of Paratici's extended worldwide ban has given chairman Daniel Levy yet another conundrum to solve.

As a result of the Paratici news, some reports have already suggested that Spurs could hire a replacement, with Spanish sources now sharing an update on this front.

Tottenham Hotspur director Fabio Paratici

According to the report from the continent, it is believed that Tottenham are 'closely following' former Barcelona sporting director Planes, with La Liga side Real Betis also targeting the 55-year-old. It is also claimed that Planes 'could be tempted by an offer from Tottenham Hotspur' with the English side listed as an 'option' for the chief. A man in demand, it is also not completely ruled out that Barca come back in for their ex-employee.

Should Tottenham hire Planes?

The experienced sporting director has worked for clubs across Spain and was even attracting interest from Newcastle back in 2021. Perhaps most interestingly, Planes also held a brief role as Tottenham's technical secretary from between 2014 and 2015 when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge.

Indeed, Planes could be a solid candidate to potentially succeed Paratici if Spurs go down that route, not least because the official is familiar with both Spurs and manager target Pochettino.

As shared by Guillem Balague, both men have also worked together before at Espanyol, so the pair could already have a considerable rapport from their jobs side-by-side in past seasons. He is one who may well be worth considering for Spurs and Levy.

Newcastle transfer news on Loris Karius

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Newcastle United goalkeeper Loris Karius is reportedly a transfer target for Inter Milan this summer.

The Lowdown: Cup final debut

Karius made his Newcastle debut in their 2-0 loss to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday evening, and impressed Eddie Howe despite the defeat, with the manager hailing his saves, distribution and all-round demeanour.

Indeed, the German made eight saves in total, with three of those coming from inside the penalty box, as he kept his team in it right up until the last minute.

The Latest: Inter Milan interest

As per FC Inter News, Karius has been named as a replacement for Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic in a development just in the last couple of weeks, with his contract up in the summer.

Karius’ deal at St. James’ Park also expires this summer, leaving his long-term future in doubt.

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The Verdict: Keep him!

The Magpies will not find many better third-choice goalkeepers behind Nick Pope and Martin Dubravka than Karius, and so they should be looking to extend his  contract and keep him at the club beyond this season.

Lauded as a ‘mentality monster‘ by his agent Corey Anton for his mental recovery after making two howlers which cost Liverpool the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid back in 2018, it would have been difficult for the 29-year-old to have all eyes on him in another major final on Sunday.

However, he stepped up to the plate with some crucial saves to keep the score at 2-0, and has gained a vast amount of experience at his age, including in the Premier League with Liverpool.

It may be tempting for Karius to jump to a club currently competing in the Champions League in Inter, but the Tynesiders are striving to get there, and so he should be looking to stay put.

Journalist claims Newcastle will look for a loan deal

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Insider Graeme Bailey believes that Newcastle United will be looking at the loan market to recruit a new midfielder.

The Lowdown: PIF not looking to spend heavily

Newcastle appear to have found themselves in a rather big hole heading into the final hours of the transfer window by allowing Jonjo Shelvey to join Nottingham Forest on a permanent basis without having a replacement lined up.

Eddie Howe has insisted that there are no guarantees the Magpies will be able to bring in a replacement signing before Tuesday’s deadline, which would certainly leave Newcastle very short in midfield.

As things stand, Newcastle have four central-midfield options, which may sound sufficient, but given the fact Howe deploys three at once, they are one injury away from a crisis in that department.

The Latest: Newcastle to look at the loan market

Howe’s commented on Financial Fair Play restrictions at Newcastle in the past, which is likely why they will look to move in the loan market, as Bailey highlighted on the Loaded Mag YouTube channel.

He said: “We’ve known they are looking for another midfielder. From what I’m told, it’ll likely be a loan. They’ve done the Gordon deal, it seems highly unlikely that they’re going to pay big money [again].

“Not that they can’t, but just with FFP etc, it’s looking very, very difficult to fit that in.”

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The Verdict: Sensible business is being done

It is very admirable and sensible from Newcastle’s mega-wealthy owners to not just hand Howe whatever he wants and risk them being hit by FFP issues further down the line, which could ruin any progress they’ve already made.

Therefore, it looks as though a temporary signing is the only way Shelvey will be replaced, with the likes of Sander Berge, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek all being linked with the Magpies recently.

However, any potential move for either of the latter two could well depend on Chelsea’s ability to land Enzo Fernandez, so Newcastle may well have to sit tight until other clubs do business, which may well lead to a busy deadline day.