Liverpool looking to make a move for Newcastle United’s utility winger
Liverpool could potentially be looking to make a move for Newcastle United winger Jonas Gutierrez in January, subsequent to the departure of manager Chris Hughton. Gutierrez has been known to be a firm supporter of Hughton’s philosophy and went on to express his displeasure at his dismissal to the public, via numerous mass media mediums.
Even though the Argentina international was sidelined earlier in the season to accommodate Hatem Ben Arfa; however, even, before the Frenchman was sidelined with a broken leg, Gutierrez remained certain of his former manager’s viewpoint and stood firmly by it.
At present, the situation has altered. Liverpool are considering a test of the player’s loyalty to the club rather than to the manager, by making a bid for the 27-year-old when the transfer window reopens as they seek to add another wide man to their squad in order to offer more service for Fernando Torres up front.
Gutierrez was often talked about as an option by Rafael Benitez during his time in charge at Anfield. However, now, his successor, Roy Hodgson, could be set to make a firm offer over this bid. Gutierrez has three years left to run on his contract at St. James Park and will cost in the region of eight million pounds, if the team are to make a move for him.
Looking at the scenarios, this can certainly be a very wise and strategic move. Liverpool could do with some natural width, bearing in mind the recent dismissal of Chris Hughton and the projected appointment of Alan Pardew may well create confusion at Newcastle that could lead to some of the Magpies top talents being acquired by other clubs.
The Argentine international was performing brilliantly ever since he joined Newcastle and he led the St. James’ Park side back into the top flight at the end of the last season. The twenty-seven-year old has performed remarkably well this term in Premier League and can only improve from here on.
Newcastle United fans will be despised to lose such a class player, but recent events should have created the ambiance that could well result in just such a deal being done, particularly (if reports are accurate) when you take into account that owner Mike Ashley is looking to stabilize the books with the sale of a player or two.
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