Ex-Chelsea star to ‘snub’ transfer to Newcastle and Arsenal as Bristol Rovers boss draws comparisons between Diego Maradona and Elliot Anderson
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Here, we round-up all the latest stories that have emerged today surrounding Newcastle United:
Anderson’s Maradona comparisons
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton has drawn comparisons between Elliot Anderson and Diego Maradona after the youngster scored yet again for Rovers last night.
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“I’ve been listening to Bill Shankly tapes a lot today,” Baron told BristolLive. “He talked a lot about a 19-year-old Diego Maradona and how he slows down in the penalty area, exactly like Elliot Anderson does. [He is] such a talent.”
“Elliot has been brilliant for us from the first day we brought him in. I would have paid to watch him tonight – he was that good. He is growing into the shirt and his goal capped an outstanding performance.
“Elliot is a huge talent. He excites you and tonight he showed a different gear to be the stand-out player on the pitch.”
Atletico goalkeeper on radar?
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Hide AdNewcastle United have been linked with launching an extraordinary bid for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak this summer.
Oblak was voted La Liga Player of the Season last year and is widely-regarded as one of the best ‘keepers in world football.
The Slovenian’s contract in Madrid expires at the end of next season and although there is little to suggest Oblak’s future is away from Atletico, Goal report that Newcastle may look to tempt the 29-year-old to England.
Oblak has previously expressed his belief that he is suited to Premier League football, telling BBC Sport in April 2021: "The Premier League has strong teams, maybe the strongest, I don't know what the future will bring, but I am sure that in any league I would play in I could play well.”
Hazard’s double PL snub
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Hide AdEden Hazard will reportedly snub moves to both Arsenal and Newcastle United this summer, despite only being a peripheral figure at the Bernabeu Stadium this season.
Newcastle have held long-standing interest in Hazard but, according to Foot Mercato, it is Arsenal that have shown ‘concrete’ interest in the winger.
Hazard is reportedly open to a move back to England, however, it was believed that only a move back to Chelsea would interest the Belgian.