Newcastle United Transfer Rumours
Newcastle: Tarkowski keen on Magpies transfer
by Daniel Emery	share
3 minute read	 3/1/2022 | 05:35pm
A major update has emerged on Newcastle United's pursuit of Burnley central defender James Tarkowski…
What's the talk?
Telegraph reporter Luke Edwards has claimed that the defender is keen on a switch to the club, but there is still a stumbling block in the club's path.
He Tweeted: "I wouldn't get Trippier printed on the back of any #nufc shirts just yet but this looks like a goodbye to me. As for Tarkowski, he'a not exactly playing his best games for Burnley at the moment. I'm told he also wants to come to #nufc but Burnley very reluctant to sell."
Would Tarkowski be a good signing?
Newcastle fans will surely be buzzing with this claim from Edwards irrespective of the Clarets' desire to keep him this month.
The news that he is keen to join the Magpies will get the fans excited as it shows that there is an interest from the player and he is out of contract in the summer, which means that he could join on a free if he does not arrive in the next few weeks for a transfer fee.
They will also be delighted as he could be an excellent signing for the side. In the past four full Premier League seasons, he has averaged a WhoScored rating of 7.02 or higher, showing that he has performed to a high standard in the top-flight over a long period of time.
Meanwhile, no Newcastle centre-back has averaged a score higher than 6.42. This suggests that Tarkowski could vastly improve the standard of Eddie Howe's options in that position.
His teammate Ben Mee previously lauded his professionalism, saying:
"Obviously there was a lot of talk around Tarky. I've said to him, 'I'm glad you've stayed.' He focused really well and he showed that on Saturday.
"He had the attitude of what will be, will be. He never once stepped out of line. You see other players at other clubs, you hear about something and they can go a bit off the rails. He's stuck to it and trained really well and stuck with the group. He's fully focused on playing for us."
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This suggests that he is a player who is able to cope with the speculation over his future, which is good news for Newcastle as it means that he could have a seamless transition into playing for the Magpies. He will not allow a big move to get to his head and will be able to come straight in and perform well.
The key question is whether or not he will join now or at the end of the season. Either way, Edwards' update provides the exciting prospect of him joining the club and fans will be buzzing with it, regardless of when it happens.
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