Yankuba Minteh is going to be with Newcastle United this summer, and there is a chance he could be joined by one of Feyenoord teammates.
The 19-year-old winger has spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Feyenoord, and was outstanding in Rotterdam.
Yankuba Minteh is now set to be part of Newcastle United‘s pre-season preparations, with Eddie Howe ready to have a closer look at a winger who lit up the Eredivisie.
But could Minteh be followed to St James’ Park by a man who he has called captain on numerous occasions this season?
Newcastle United interested in Feyenoord defender
Potentially, as Newcastle United have been linked with signing Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida.
That is according to Dutch outlet AD, who claim that Newcastle United are one of four Premier League clubs interested in signing the 23-year-old. The other clubs listed are Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
AD claim that Geertruida will leave Feyenoord this summer, having failed to agree a contract extension. His current deal expires in 2025, and he will be available for less than £28million – which is how much he nearly cost RB Leipzig last summer.
The report also states that the defender will wait until after the Euros to decide his future, as he prepares to represent the Netherlands.
Tough to see where Lutsharel Geertruida would fit in at Newcastle
Given his contract situation, Geertruida could be a decent option for the Magpies this summer. He is a versatile defender, capable of playing anywhere across the backline.
However, he plays most of his football at right-back, which would raise questions over how badly Newcastle need him. The Magpies already have Kieran Trippier as first choice, and he is ready to be replaced by Tino Livramento when the time comes.
Even if Trippier were to leave this summer, Newcastle would surely just want a bit of extra cover for Livramento, whereas Geertruida, who captained Feyenoord 25 times this season, would expect to be a starter.
There is the added bonus that he can play at centre-back, which is a position Newcastle are targeting after Tosin Adarabioyo opted to sign for Chelsea. However, you have to imagine the club will target a more specialised centre-back, rather than a makeshift one.
While Minteh might be able to put in a good word about Geertruida, it feels unlikely that they will be playing together at St James’ Park next season. In truth, there are no guarantees that Minteh will be playing at St James’ Park himself, with another loan move feeling likely.
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