Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Christian Pulisic in the January transfer window, and a new update has emerged regarding the player’s future.
What’s the latest?
The Chelsea and USA forward has spoken out about his future at Stamford Bridge, and his comments may have given the Magpies a boost in their pursuit of the player.
The 24-year-old told the Indirect Podcast on Friday: “I mean, right now I’m absolutely back at Chelsea and focused and ready to finish the season, but you know how things work in football. Things change quickly and anything can happen.
“At the moment I am just pushing myself in training and working at Chelsea because that’s where I am right now.”
It would be a major coup
There is no doubt that Eddie Howe must be thrilled with his current squad at St James Park after an outstanding start to their Premier League campaign.
Newcastle are currently third in the table after tasting defeat just once in their first 15 outings, and the Magpies boss will surely be hoping that his team can continue their phenomenal form over the second half of the season and retain their Champions League qualification place inside the top four.
Despite boasting an incredibly in-form squad at St James’ Park, PIF could definitely capitalise on the opportunity to strengthen even further by making new additions in the transfer window next month.
It was reported last week by 90min that the club are still looking at adding a wide attacker to their prolific forward line in January, so the signing of Pulisic would be a major coup for the Tyneside club.
In 133 appearances for Chelsea, the talented winger has scored 26 goals and delivered 21 assists so far, with a goal contribution every 162 minutes despite only averaging 57 minutes per game for the west London club.
Pulisic was also a standout performer for the USA during their World Cup campaign in Qatar, inspiring his team to the round of 16 in the prestigious tournament.
In four World Cup appearances, the £35m-valued ace – who was dubbed “skilful” by Joao Cancelo – scored one goal, registered two assists and created one big chance. He also averaged 2.3 shots, 2.3 key passes, one successful dribble and 4.8 successful duels per game, proving to be a huge presence for his national team.
If Newcastle are keen to add another forward to their squad ahead of the second half of the season, Pulisic could be a great option to provide them with a player who has ample Premier League and Champions League experience and who can make an instant impact at St James’ Park.