Newcastle United defender Emil Craft looks set to leave the club in January.
The Sweden defender has attracted interest from clubs such as Copenhagen and Newcastle are prepared to allow the player to leave. Kraft was rumored to be leaving the team several months ago.
Emil Kraft to retire
He is a useful player for them, but his contract expires at the end of the season, so this is Newcastle’s last chance to sign him. They don’t want to lose players on free transfers. Therefore, selling him for a nominal price in January would be ideal for all parties.
It will be interesting to see where the 31-year-old defender ends up. He would want to join a club where he can play regularly. He is not a first-choice defender at Newcastle, so a move away from the Premier League club could be ideal for him as well. At this stage of his career, sitting on the bench would not be appealing to him. He needs more opportunities and a move in January could provide the ideal platform.
Newcastle considering new contract for Botman
Meanwhile, a report in the Mail has confirmed that newly appointed sporting director Ross Wilson is also looking to secure Sven Botman’s long-term future. The Dutch international has been linked with clubs such as Liverpool and Chelsea. However, Newcastle are keen to keep the 25-year-old at the club long-term, and all eyes will be on whether they can secure an agreement for the player quickly.
Newcastle will likely look to strengthen their squad during the January period. Ideally, you should aim to improve the quality of your defensive unit. It would be ideal for them to sign another wide player.
