I like the Newcastle loan before you buy, I also like the payment in full when we buy. I don't often speculate on incoming as so much of it is way, way off the mark. Whoever Brucie goes for, I'm hoping it's not just more of the same. We need more players who can play tippy tappy, can see a pass, and, to torture the words of the song, know when to hold it, know when to spank it. Forza football.
I remember seeing him at spurs a few times and thought he looked decent. Looks like he's contributed a bit to shalke before also but obviously something has gone wrong. If he comes with the right attitude he could turn out well. Also is in theory the type of player we need. Not too risky on a loan anyway
Pure ability wise he is a very good player. He has serious displine issues, which we as a club that has had Barton and Mitrovic are used too. I think he might surprise us.