Lots of Newcastle United fans have made their frustrations known on Twitter over the latest claim to emerge amid their reported interest in Benoit Badiashile.
According to reports, the Toon are ready to make AS Monaco an offer as high as €40m (£33.3m) for the French centre-back.
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And it is believed the 20-year-old is keen on a potential move to Tyneside this month, however, there is an issue that could hinder a possible deal.
It is believed the Frenchman will be out of action now for up to six weeks having suffered an injury in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Nantes, which has halted the Toon’s January interest.
What did these Newcastle fans have to say?
“We should just accept relegation. Clearly heavy hints are being handed out”
With Eddie Howe’s men showing their defensive frailties at the weekend in the embarrassing defeat at home to League One Cambridge United in the FA Cup, this is clearly not what these fans wanted to hear.
And the news came just hours after their proposed move for Sven Botman hit the rocks, with Lille pulling the plug on a potential departure for the Dutchman this month.
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