Newcastle United appear to be getting involved in Youssoufa Moukoko poker. The Evening Standard reports that the Magpies have joined the 18-year-old “verbally approached” to have. At Newcastle, the left foot could earn the equivalent of around 170,000 euros per week, i.e. more than eight million euros per year.
The sheikh club is convinced that they can outperform Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund. According to the daily, Newcastle want to bring Moukoko on board on a free transfer in the summer to avoid potential financial fair play problems. In any case, poker for the two-time national player is increasingly coming to a head.
Last week, the Spanish ‘Sport’ reported that Moukoko would demand a moderate release clause in the event of an extension in Dortmund. And the black and yellow also want to close the chapter quickly. “Of course we want to make the decision as soon as possible. It is important for everyone involved to have clarity”sports director Sebastian Kehl was quoted by the ‘WAZ’ last week.
