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Newcastle United have convincingly won back-to-back games at St. James’ Park, and perhaps Eddie Howe’s side are finally ready to reach their old heights and remind English football of their quality.
The front row is starting to purr, but unfortunately, Callum Wilson will not be part of any gains in the coming months, having suffered another injury a week ago and facing an absence that will extend well into the new year.
Alexander Isak is an elite forward of distinction, but Newcastle would do well to invest in new talent up top, should they really want to regain a place among Europe’s elite.
Newcastle need a new striker
With Isak in good form, Newcastle have a talisman that will propel them to achieve their lofty ambitions, but Wilson is Out of contract at the end of the season. and it is debatable whether it will gain more than a few minutes.
Callum Wilson – Newcastle Stats by Season (PL) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Season | Applications (start) | Goals | Assists |
2024/25 | 3 (0) | 0 | 0 |
2023/24 | 20 (9) | 9 | 1 |
2022/23 | 31 (21) | 18 | 5 |
2021/22 | 18 (16) | 8 | 0 |
2020/21 | 26 (23) | 12 | 5 |
Statistics via Transfer market | |||
William Osula’s participation has been insignificant since He arrived from Sheffield United for £15m. in the summer and, therefore, Howe needs to find a player who can serve as a foil for Isak and at the same time complement him.
Good, according to journalist Ben Jacobs As of last week, Richarlison has been on the radar at St. James’ Park and is keen to leave Tottenham Hotspur as his Premier League career falters in north London.
Tottenham signed the Brazilian striker from Everton for around £60 million in 2022 and would look to recoup a figure at that stage, although the Magpies would not surpass the £45m mark.
What Richarlison would bring to Newcastle
It is true that Richarlison is not exactly free of injury problems, as he only played seven games in all competitions this season due to recurring muscle problems.
However, at 27, Richarlison still has several promising years ahead of him, with his tireless running and difficulty in a variety of tactical roles. which led Ange Postecoglou to greet him as a “constant annoyance to defenders”.
According to FBrefRicharlison ranks in the top 6% of forwards in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year in goals scored, 25% in assists and 7% in touches in the attacking penalty area per 90.
Last season, although limited by injury during the business end, Richarlison was a threat after finding his feet and putting a miserable debut spell behind him. score nine goals in eight Premier League games throughout the winter period.
His clinical edge has seen FBref record Newcastle’s Isak as a comparable player, with both athletic and mobile with prolific qualities in the final third.
Isak, of course, is capable of maintaining this for long periods, but this would be a safe way to replace Wilson with someone younger who could equally maintain the tactical flow of Howe’s setup.
With six goals and three assists From eight top-flight games, it is clear that the Swedish international has something that no existing Toon member can emulate.
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Under Richarlison, perhaps, that quality can be emulated, serving as the perfect cog to propel United back to the top of the league with strength in depth.
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