Newcastle United are reportedly considering a £34.2m bid for Wilfried Singo, a 25-year-old centre-back from Galatasaray. The Magpies are looking to strengthen their squad with an upgrade on Sven Botman, who has struggled in pre-season.
What are Wilfried Singo's stats?
Singo has impressive defensive stats, with an 89.1% passing accuracy and 64.2% overall success rate in duels. He also averaged 2.75 aerial duels won with a 60.4% overall success rate and 1.61 tackles per 90 minutes.
How do Singo's stats compare to Sven Botman's?
Singo's stats are superior to Botman's in multiple areas. While Botman averaged 87.1% passing accuracy, Singo's passing accuracy is 2% higher. Singo also won more duels and aerial duels than Botman.
What comes next?
Newcastle United will need to negotiate a transfer fee with Galatasaray, who are in no rush to make a decision on the bid. The Magpies will also need to convince Singo to join the club, as he is contracted until 2030.
Why it matters for Newcastle United
The signing of Wilfried Singo would be a significant upgrade on Sven Botman, who has struggled in pre-season. Singo's impressive defensive stats make him an attractive option for Newcastle United, who are looking to strengthen their squad.
What are the next steps?
Newcastle United will need to finalize the transfer deal and convince Singo to join the club. The Magpies will also need to negotiate a transfer fee with Galatasaray, who are in no rush to make a decision on the bid.
