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Willems: Newcastle are interested

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Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Jetro Willems has claimed that Newcastle United are keen to sign him.

The 25-year-old, who featured in the German side’s run to the Europa League semi-finals this season, also suggested that Roma were keen to secure his services.

Speaking to VTBL, the 22 cap Dutch international said: “Future? I know that Roma and Newcastle both have interest in me.

“Let’s see what happens in the future…”

OPINION

It’s certainly quite unorthodox for a player himself to come out and claim that a club are interested in him when there is no evidence of that being true. Still, Newcastle fans will no doubt be hoping that the Dutchman is telling the truth. Willems is a quality full-back, and one who would be a really good addition to the club. The fact that he has recently played in a Europa league semi-final should tell you everything you need to know about how good this guy is, and he would no doubt be a fantastic option for the Magpies. Matt Ritchie has done a decent job since making the move to wing-back this season, but in an ideal world, Rafa Benitez would want a player who is a specialist in that position. All of that being said, a player claiming interest is not the same as interest. It remains to be seen if anything comes of it.

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