Newcastle in talks for West Brom striker Salomon Rondon By Keith Downie, Sky Sports News reporter Last Updated: 29/07/18 2:20pm
Newcastle are in talks with West Brom to sign striker Salomon Rondon, according to Sky sources. We understand the Venezuela international has a £16.5m release clause in his contract and Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez sees him as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic. Newcastle have stepped up their interest in Rondon following the Serb's proposed transfer to Fulham, which is close to completion, with Mitrovic now in London for a medical.
The move for Rondon could involve Dwight Gayle going in the other direction - either in a straight loan-swap or a player-plus-cash deal.
Gayle was an unused substitute in Saturday night's 0-0 draw with Porto.
Keith Downie The Rondon/Gayle swap-deal has stalled for now as the two clubs struggle to reach an agreement. WBA keen to keep their existing squad as aren’t prepared to pay Gayle similar terms to what he gets at Newcastle.
ODIN
2018-08-02 10:56
英俊
2018-08-02 16:32
Lee Ryder ✔ @lee_ryder Suggestions now from West Brom that Rondon’s release clause has now expired. #nufc #wba
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Alan0502
2018-08-02 17:24
英俊:Lee Ryder ✔ @lee_ryder Suggestions now from West Brom that Rondon’s release clause has now expired. #nufc #wba ....... (2018-08-02 16:32)
Salomon Rondon close to joining @NUFC from @WBA. Could be done this weekend. Rondon not in WBA squad today.
羅力亞
2018-08-04 22:19
Hearing Rondon has told West Brom he wants to leave. Talks between #nufc and #wba going on today.
羅力亞
2018-08-04 23:12
Salomon Rondon: Newcastle close to signing West Brom striker By Simon Stone
BBC Sport
Newcastle are close to signing Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon from West Brom.
The two clubs have been negotiating a deal for the 28-year-old, which could be concluded over the weekend.
Rondon was not included in West Brom's squad for their Championship opener against Bolton on Saturday.
Magpies boss Rafael Benitez has been looking to strengthen his squad and Rondon would be the sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
Japan striker Yoshinori Muto signed on Thursday, following the arrival of Switzerland defender Fabian Schar from Deportivo La Coruna last week.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka joined on a permanent contract following a six-month loan spell, while they have also added former Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng on a free transfer and Chelsea midfielder Kenedy has returned on a season-long loan.
Rondon has agreed terms with #nufc and is ready to sign. Loan swap is in place subject to Gayle agreeing terms. Meaning Gayle could return in future. Loan fees will also be involved if deal rubber stamped. More to follow. #wba
羅力亞
2018-08-05 04:29
Newcastle close to Salomon Rondon loan deal with Dwight Gayle going to West Brom By Sky Sports News Last Updated: 04/08/18 5:55pm
Newcastle and West Brom are close to sealing a loan deal swap for strikers Salomon Rondon and Dwight Gayle, Sky Sports News understands.
Both sides have come to a verbal agreement on the deal, which will see the players spend the 2018/19 season on loan before returning to their parent clubs next summer.
It is understood Newcastle will pay a £2m loan fee for the services of Venezuela international Rondon.
The move would see Gayle play his football once again in the Sky Bet Championship, where he was prolific for the Magpies during the 2016/17 campaign, scoring 23 goals in 34 games as they were promoted back to the top flight.
Rondon will add firepower to Rafael Benitez's side and is set to join fellow newcomer Yoshinori Muto, who completed his move to St James' Park on Thursday.
Rafael Benitez has expressed frustration over Newcastle's transfer activity, admitting he is unhappy that the club are "looking to just survive every year".
"I have a lot of confidence in this group of players but they (the club) know we have to do something if we want to improve the competition between players," he said.
"If you are asking me if it is ideal, I would say no, because the way that I like to work is doing things early. But we can't do that at the moment. It's just trying to improve as much as we can."
Rondon is understood to be on Tyneside to complete his move to #nufc - not done yet though.
羅力亞
2018-08-06 01:10
Dwight Gayle set to hold face to face talks with Darren Moore which should trigger his loan exit #nufc #wba
羅力亞
2018-08-06 03:00
RONDON ON TYNESIDE
Salomon Rondon is on Tyneside to complete his move to Newcastle, Sky Sports News understands.
He was due to take his medical today. Newcastle and West Brom have agreed a season-long swap for the Venezuelan and Dwight Gayle, with Newcastle paying a fee of around £2m.
Gayle is in the Midlands finalising his part of the deal.
We understand that Dwight Gayle's move should go through later today. The discussions have been about wages and who picks up the difference between Rondon and Gayle's earnings. #nufc #wba
羅力亞
2018-08-06 20:52
Understand Dwight Gayle has this lunchtime signed his season-long loan to West Brom. Just awaiting confirmation from both clubs on the swap deal that sees Salomon Rondon joining Newcastle. No obligation for WBA to buy Gayle next summer.
羅力亞
2018-08-07 05:01
Salomon Rondon joins Newcastle as Dwight Gayle heads to West Brom in loan swap
Newcastle have signed striker Salomon Rondon from West Brom on a season-long loan, with Dwight Gayle heading to the Championship side on the same deal.
Venezuela international Rondon, 28, scored seven Premier League goals for the relegated Baggies last season and becomes Newcastle's sixth signing of the transfer window.
Gayle, 27, scored six league goals last season as the Magpies finished 10th.
"I am delighted to sign Salomon," said Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez.
"When we were looking for options up front, we knew how important experience would be."
Rondon said West Brom would "forever be in my heart" but was "honoured to be joining one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and a team whose fanbase and history are well known the world over".
Newcastle signed Japan striker Yoshinori Muto on Thursday, following the arrival of Switzerland defender Fabian Schar from Deportivo La Coruna last week.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka joined on a permanent contract following a six-month loan spell, while they have also added former Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng on a free transfer and Chelsea midfielder Kenedy has returned on a season-long loan.
Gayle scored 23 goals in 32 appearances when Newcastle won the Championship in 2016-17.
"This deal was in the best interests of both clubs," said West Brom head coach Darren Moore.
"Dwight is a proven goalscorer in the Championship - he's quick and sharp off the back of defenders and I believe he will add to our goal threat."
West Brom were beaten 2-1 by Bolton in their Championship opener on Saturday, while Newcastle begin their Premier League campaign against Tottenham on Saturday.
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle’s loan deal with West Brom for Salomon Rondon includes no option to buy at the end of it.
Newcastle will pay a £2m loan fee.
Rondon’s contract at West Brom is due to expire next summer, but the Baggies have an extension clause which they’ll be likely to take up in order to not lose him on a free.
ODIN
2018-08-07 09:15
英俊:西布朗唔會傻到咁樣同你做生意[表情] According to Sky Sports, Newcastle’s loan deal with West Brom for Salomon Rondon includes no option to buy at the end of it. ....... (2018-08-07 08:55)
Rondon’s contract at West Brom is due to expire next summer, but the Baggies have an extension clause which they’ll be likely to take up in order to not lose him on a free.
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ODIN
2018-08-07 10:08
英俊:Rondon’s contract at West Brom is due to expire next summer, but the Baggies have an extension clause which they’ll be likely to take up in order to not lose him on a free. 所以無免簽呢回事 (2018-08-07 09:33)