Dutch Midfielder Claims His Future Is "Not Certain" Amid Newcastle Interest

By Chris Waugh / July 8, 2015

Newcastle United target Marco van Ginkel has revealed "nothing is certain" about his Chelsea future as Premier League clubs continue to sniff around for his signature. Sunderland are set to rival the Magpies for Van Ginkel this summer, with a potential loan or even a permanent move on the cards. However, the 22-year-old was coy when asked about where he would be playing his football come the start of the 2014-15 campaign. Speaking to the Daily Star, Van Ginkel said:

"Of course it's strange that I do not know where I will play (at the end of) next month). "But that's part of football. Nothing is certain at this time."

The 22-year-old Dutch midfielder spent a frustrating 2014-15 campaign on loan at AC Milan but both the Magpies and the Black Cats believe they can get the best out of him. The presence of fellow Dutch internationals Tim Krul, Vurnon Anita and Daryl Janmaat on Tyneside could convince Van Ginkel that Newcastle is the right club for him - although the fact former Holland boss Dick Advocaat is head coach Sunderland could now scupper the deal. A move for Van Ginkel in particular would show that the Magpies do have ambition, with the two-cap Dutch international having arrived at Chelsea for £8 million from Vitesse Arnhem in 2013 once Jose Mourinho returned to the Blues for a second time. Although he has appeared just twice in the Premier League for Chelsea since as a result of an anterior cruciate knee-ligament injury he suffered back in September 2013, Van Ginkel moved to Milan on loan last summer. In 16 appearances, Van Ginkel scored once but showed a creativity and composure on the ball that was severely lacking on Tyneside last season. During his career to date, Van Ginkel has made a total of 131 appearances, scoring 24 times. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.