Newcastle United They have emphatically won back-to-back games at St James' Park, perhaps Eddie HoweLiverpool are finally ready to reach their former level and remind English football of their quality.
The front line is starting to purr, but unfortunately, Callum Wilson He will not be part of any gains in the coming months, as he suffered another injury a week ago and faces an absence that will extend into the new year.
Alexander Isaac He is an elite striker, but Newcastle would be wise to invest in new talent at the top if they are serious about regaining their place among Europe's elite.
Newcastle need a new striker
With Isaac in good form, Newcastle have a talisman to push them towards their lofty ambitions, but Wilson is still in good shape. Out of contract at the end of the season Whether he will earn more than a few minutes is open to question.
|
Callum Wilson – Newcastle statistics by season (PL) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
season |
Applications (Getting Started) |
Objectives |
Helps |
|
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 Osceola's involvement has been minimal since then He joined from Sheffield United for £15m In the summer, Howe therefore needs to find a player who can act as a replacement for Isak and also complement him.
Good, According to journalist Ben Jacobs Last week, Richarlison was on St James' Park's radar as he warmed to the idea of leaving Tottenham Hotspur, with his Premier League career faltering in north London.
Tottenham He signed the Brazilian striker from Everton for around £60m In 2022 he will be looking to make up the number at this stadium, although the Magpies will not cross the £45m mark.
What will Richarlison bring to Newcastle?
Admittedly, Richarlison is not completely free of injury issues himself, as he just has had them He played seven matches In all competitions this season due to recurring muscle problems.
However, Richarlison, 27, still has several promising years ahead of him, thanks to his relentless running and prickliness across a range of tactical roles. Which prompted Ange Postecoglou to welcome him As a “permanent inconvenience to the defenders.”
According to FBrefRicharlison ranks in the top 6% of strikers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year in terms of goals scored, top 25% in terms of assists and top 7% in terms of touches in the attacking penalty area per 90.
Last season, despite being injured during the business end, Richarlison was a threat having found his feet and put a miserable debut spell behind him. He scored nine goals in eight Premier League matches Throughout the winter.
His clinical excellence has seen FBref record Newcastle's Issac as a similar player, with the pair both possessing athletic and mobile qualities in the final third.
Of course, Isaac can maintain this over long periods, but this would be a surefire way to replace Wilson with someone younger who can equally maintain the tactical flow of Howe's setup.
with Six goals and three assists Through eight Premier League appearances, it is clear that the Swedish international has something that cannot be replicated by any current member of the Toon.
Move focus
Big money deals, controversial moves and big name flops. This is the home of transfer news and opinions via Football FanCast.
With Richarlison, perhaps, this quality can be emulated, serving as the perfect cog to propel United to the top of the league with strength and depth.
