Newcastle United has joined Liverpool and Aston Villa in the race to sign the standout French defender from Sevilla, Loic Badé. The center-back, who has shown a solid performance in La Liga, has caught the attention of several Premier League teams looking to bolster their defense with a quality and promising player. The competition among these three English clubs promises an intense battle in the winter market for the services of the 23-year-old defender, who could make the leap to the English league in early 2025.
For Newcastle, securing Badé would be crucial after failing to finalize the signing of a center-back in the last summer window. Despite the club's football director, Paul Mitchell, trying to secure Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace remained firm in their demands, leading the "Magpies" to explore new options. Now, Badé seems to fit perfectly into the profile that Eddie Howe is seeking to strengthen his defensive line.
Liverpool and Aston Villa continue in the race
Liverpool is also in search of a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, while Aston Villa, under the leadership of Unai Emery, needs to solidify their defense to face the challenges of various competitions. Each of these clubs sees in Badé a future opportunity, thanks to his experience in high-level competitions and his outstanding performance with the French national team in the Olympics, where he won the silver medal.
Sevilla would be willing to consider offers, and although Badé's release clause is set at 60 million euros, the Spanish club might contemplate a lower offer for January. If this materializes, his arrival in the Premier League would offer Newcastle, Liverpool, or Aston Villa a strategic reinforcement that would significantly strengthen their aspirations for the remainder of the season.
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