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Newcastle will listen to offers for 29-year-old in January on one condition

Originally posted on Caught Offside | By Andrew Walker | Last updated 12/10/23

Newcastle United will listen to offers for Emil Krafth in January if a centre-back is signed.

That’s according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claims the Swedish defender is among those up for sale should defensive reinforcements be signed in the coming weeks.

Expected to target a new central defender, Eddie Howe will let Krafth, 29, go if and when he is able to bring in at least one fresh face.

The 29-year-old has failed to start a single Premier League game in the last two seasons and is at the bottom of his manager’s pecking order.

And now with a new defender on the St. James’ Park agenda, Newcastle’s number 17 is in line for a new challenge.

Despite agreeing to a new deal 12 months ago which runs until 2024, Krafth is not expected to see it out with the Magpies likely to welcome offers once the mid-season window opens.

Newcastle United are also expected to pursue a new midfielder following Sandro Tonali’s 10-month suspension for illegal betting activity while playing for AC Milan.

During his four-and-a-half years at the club, Krafth, who has represented Sweden on 44 occasions, has directly contributed to three goals in 68 games in all competitions.

This article first appeared on Caught Offside and was syndicated with permission.

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