Newcastle Transfer News: Luuk de Jong Issues 'Come And Get Me' Plea
Chronicle. The Borussia Mönchengladbach forward gave Toon boss Alan Pardew a further boost by stating he can "imagine" joining the north east club. The Magpies will hope to bounce back from their disappointment against Manchester City at the weekend by making serious strides in the transfer market this week. And top of their list of targets is Dutch ace de Jong, who played 45 minutes for Mönchengladbach last Sunday in the German side's 1-1 friendly draw with Besitkas. Newcastle are discussing a loan fee for the 23-year-old and are eager to make a breakthrough in this window, after turning down a £9 million offer for Papiss Cisse from an unnamed Qatar club. United won't give the thumbs up to the move until after they've signed a new forward, despite the Senegal striker expressing disappointment over lack of playing time this season. Gladbach have even urged Newcastle to sign de Jong on a permanent basis and appear reciprocal to any move, but Pardew's side want to wait and see how he adapts in England before making that step. When asked about Newcastle's interest, de Jong said over the weekend:
Newcastle United target Luuk de Jong has issued a 'come and get me plea' as the striker eyes a move to the Premier League, according to the I can imagine going."