Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny could be on the move in January with Newcastle United now believed to be interested in a deal.
Newcastle interested in Arsenal midfielder Elneny
Newcastle have been linked with an absurd number of players ever since their takeover in October.
One of the latest rumours surrounds Arsenal’s Elneny.
The Daily Mail claim that Newcastle have discussed making a move to sign Elneny in January.
Newcastle don’t yet have a director of football but still need signings in January.
Elneny is out of favour at Arsenal and his £50,000-a-week deal ends next summer.
A departure seems inevitable, but Newcastle must consider Elneny’s international commitments.
As things stand, Elneny will head off to the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt in January.
That complicates a potential transfer and would mean Elneny couldn’t have an immediate impact for Newcastle.
Arsenal fans react on Twitter
Arsenal supporters have been taking to Twitter to comment on Elneny, and many want him to go.
Some feel that it’s simply time for Elneny to leave. This January will mark six years for Elneny at Arsenal.
The belief among fans is that this is an easy decision and Elneny should be sold.
Fans just don’t think Elneny can help take the Gunners forward, so should be sold to Newcastle and replaced.
Some even think the Gunners can take advantage of Newcastle’s desperation for new signings by bringing in a big fee…
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