Newcastle United’s search for a new midfielder continues, and a new name has been added to the shortlist under consideration.
NUFCBlog can exclusively reveal that Ajax’s Kenneth Taylor is one to watch, with Eddie Howe determined to bring in another option ahead of the 2025/26 season to replace Sean Longstaff following his £15m move to Leeds last month.
The left-footed 23-year-old has been on the club’s radar for some time and could be available for a fee in the region of £25m should Newcastle formalise their interest.
Voted Ajax’s player of the season for 2024/25, Taylor scored 15 goals in all competitions for Ajax last term, along with eight assists. Five of those strikes came during a run to the last 16 of the Europa League, which Spurs eventually won.
He’s entered the final two years on his deal in Amsterdam and has also received interest from Porto, who held talks last month over a potential transfer.
The versatile midfielder has been capped five times by the Dutch national side and will be no stranger to current Mag Sven Botman, who he has played alongside both at youth level for the Netherlands and current club Ajax.
Eddie Howe confirmed his wish to bring in another midfielder last weekend, with a recent injury to Joe Willock increasing our need for additional depth:
“We had six (midfielders last season) and we want six (available for the 2025/26 season),” Howe said. “Now we are down to four, so that’s an issue for us. That is a position that we are looking in (to strengthen).”
“We don’t think Joe Willock’s injury is serious. I gave a prognosis of four to six weeks…that could be less. But I think it is an area that is a bit of a concern.”
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