Newcastle have been linked with signing Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo.
Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo in action with Plymouth Argyle’s Ben Purrington
Newcastle United have been linked with a summer deal for Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo.
The Chronicle report Rafa Benitez is keen on the 19-year-old, who is yet to establish himself at Anfield.
Ojo has shown promise in his rare cup appearances for Liverpool, but could need to move on in order to get regular football under his belt.
If he were to move to Newcastle, it would be bad news for current Toon winger Rolando Aarons.
Rolando Aarons celebrates scoring for Newcastle United
Ojo plays on the left wing like Aarons, who has struggled badly with injury over the past few seasons.
He missed nearly all of the 2016/17 season through injury and is hoping to relaunch himself this campaign and build on the promise which once made him one of the most coveted young players in the Premier League.
Yet he is two years older than Ojo, and remains a work in progress.
Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo in action with Bournemouth’s Max Gradel
If Newcastle brought in the Liverpool winger, it would be a sign that they see him quickly overtaking Aarons in the pecking order.
Aarons faces a tough enough task establishing himself this coming season as it is, without the Toon bringing in another young player who would compete for his position.
If they do, then Aarons would have to consider his options, whether that be leaving on loan or even permanently.
Rolando Aarons scores for Newcastle
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