Newcastle Still Looking To Bring In 15-Goal Uruguay Forward, Report Claims
Once Thauvin has signed, NUFC may reignite their interest in Rolan.
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"There has been contact with Newcastle - but never directly with us, only through various intermediaries. "With Newcastle I suppose you could say there is some truth in their interest."Newcastle may see the 22-year-old as a versatile option to play either through the middle or out wide - and Stoke City also have an interest in the forward - with the Magpies having reportedly ended their pursuit of Queens Park Rangers forward Charlie Austin. Despite Aleksandar Mitrovic having already arrived from Anderlecht, the club also want another striker. Six-cap Uruguay international Rolan, who has scored one goal to date for his country and played at the 2015 Copa America this summer, moved to France from Defensor Sporting in 2013 after an impressive South American Youth Championship and he has continued to improve at Bordeaux. A return of 17 goals from 61 league games is decent, while the 22-year-old also has the pace to operate as a wide forward or even as a winger. Incredibly, 15 of those 17 strikes came during the 2014-15 season - so it seems Rolan has really kicked on in recent months. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCulture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.