Newcastle United are closing in on a transfer deal for 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Guille Fernandez. The youngster has not made a senior appearance for the Spanish giants but has come through their La Masia ranks.
What happened?
Newcastle United have been searching for a new midfielder to strengthen their squad after the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes. They have already signed 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax and 20-year-old Aladji Bamba, but it seems they are not done yet.
Why it matters for Newcastle United
The signing of Guille Fernandez would be a significant coup for Newcastle United, who are looking to revamp their midfield department. The youngster has shown promise in Barcelona's B team and could be an exciting addition to the Magpies' squad.
What comes next?
If the transfer deal is completed, Guille Fernandez would become the latest addition to Newcastle United's squad. The youngster would be joining a team that is looking to improve their midfield and challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Newcastle United have been linked with several midfielders this summer, but Guille Fernandez is one of the most promising young players on their radar. The 18-year-old has already caught the eye of several top clubs, but it seems Newcastle United are willing to take a chance on him.
Guille Fernandez has not made a senior appearance for Barcelona, but he has come through their La Masia ranks and has shown promise in the B team. He is a regular in the B team setup and has impressed with his performances.
The buyback clause in Guille Fernandez's potential transfer deal could be a worrying factor for Newcastle United. If the youngster does well for the Magpies, Barcelona could trigger the buyback option and bring him back to the Spanish giants.
Newcastle United have already seen this play out with Nico Paz this summer. Real Madrid exercised their option to bring him back to the Spanish capital after his incredible breakout in Italian football. The deal ended up costing Como €60 million, a significant fee for a player who had developed at the top level.
Something similar could easily happen with Guille Fernandez if he does end up joining Newcastle United. The buyback clause could give Barcelona control over his future, rather than the Magpies.
