Vasco da Gama forward Marrony has been linked with a shock move to Steve Bruce’s Premier League outfit Newcastle United.
Be honest, who had heard of Vasco da Gama forward Marrony 24 hours ago?
A 20-year-old Brazilian with six career goals to his name, this little-known forward was hardly a household name on Tyneside. But that could be about to change.
According to Globo Esporte, Newcastle are set to make a bid for the youngster in the coming days after head of recruitment Steve Nickson watched him in action over in Brazil recently.
He has a £31 million release clause in his contract but, fear not Newcastle fans, Vasco da Gama are expected to accept far lower offers for their prized asset. How much remains to be seen.
And surely Marrony is worth the risk, right? He’s hardly the proven top level goalscorer Newcastle fans were dreaming of but this latest Samba starlet has real potential.
He’s quick, direct and deceptively brilliant in the air. And while he hasn’t exactly found the net on a regular basis over in Brazil, Marrony is an emphatic finisher who could thrive in a new look Newcastle front three alongside Miguel Almiron and new record signing Joelinton.
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