A lot of Newcastle United fans have replied to a post from the Evening Chronicle that suggests that Nabil Bentaleb has clubs looking at him from China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
Sport Bild claims (via the Chronicle) that many clubs from around the world are waiting to pounce should Newcastle not activate their option to buy the Algerian.
Bentaleb is currently on loan with the Toon, and it was reported on Sunday that Steve Bruce wanted to sign him permanently, but it seems that these Newcastle fans are not interested in him.
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NEW: Clubs in China, Saudi Arabia and Russia are monitoring Nabil Bentaleb's situation and are ready to pounce if #NUFC don't turn his move permanent. https://t.co/DjEHeplmbx
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleNUFC) April 16, 2020
Does he need a Lift ?
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeS36013244) April 16, 2020
Get him gone. Sign Kante instead ?
— MJANUFC?? (@MjaNufc) April 16, 2020
I’d carry him to China he’s garbage
— PAUL (@paulnortheast0) April 16, 2020
I’ve fired the car up ready. I’ll take the lockdown fine
— Scott ???? (@LeDreamboat) April 16, 2020
Good luck to them hopeless
— douglas payne (@dscpayne) April 16, 2020
Bye bye ?
— Delboy E ???? (@dedwards1892) April 16, 2020
TAXI
— michael sennett (@geordie809) April 16, 2020
What do we think?
Newcastle are in the middle of a proposed takeover bid – so at the moment, it is unclear what is happening with transfers.
Meanwhile, former Magpies boss Sam Allardyce has outlined his fears that Bruce could be replaced by someone else if the takeover is completed.
In that scenario, Bentaleb’s chances of staying on Tyneside permanently could be reduced.
However, what is clear is that many Toon fans do not want to sign the 25-year-old in the summer.