In 2024, Newcastle intends to sell Matt Targett. nevertheless, why?
Following another forgettable afternoon at St James’ Park, when Newcastle United lost to Nottingham Forest, their chances of finishing in the Premier League’s top four for a second straight season appear all but gone. The Magpies, who are now in eighth place, might fall behind fourth-place Tottenham Hotspur by as much as ten points if the North London team wins their remaining match.
As things are, Eddie Howe’s team is not competitive enough to be competitive on all fronts, so 2024 may be a pivotal year for adjustments. And as a result, PIF might have to make some brutal choices about the team’s restructuring.
Even though PIF has brought in several players since taking ownership, they still need to get rid of some deadwood before Howe returns in 2019. The transfer market will be crucial if the Magpies are to develop into a squad that can regularly balance all tournaments, qualify for the Champions League, and advance past the group stage.
Above all, though, Newcastle may approve a few surprise sales to create space for new players who have the potential to elevate them to a new level on a long-term basis.
As the left-back has slipped in Howe’s hierarchy, Matt Targett may be sold by Newcastle in 2024, according to Caught Offside. According to reports, Howe does not have the former Aston Villa player in his mind. Instead, he frequently starts Dan Burn or summer signing Tino Livramento down the left side.
Considering Targett’s history of injuries, a transfer might be the best option. And although the Magpies have paid a heavy price for their lack of depth in the squad thus far in the current campaign, they have Burn, Livramento, and Lewis Hall, who provide more than adequate left-back cover instead of Targett, so they can approve the sale of the former.
“Reliable” Targett must leave Newcastle
Target was already below Burn in the left-back hierarchy at Newcastle, so it now seems like a long way back after Livramento’s rise to prominence. The former Villa player, who has a ton of Premier League experience under his belt, needs a move to get the vital minutes that he is unlikely to acquire at St James’ Park. However, Targett’s numbers demonstrate why he trails both Burn and Livramento.
Even though Targett is currently out of favor at Newcastle, his prior success suggests that he could still be able to earn a starting spot in the Premier League. The legendary Newcastle player referred to the left-back as “utterly reliable at the back and gave everything for the Newcastle United shirt” after he was previously included in Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week.
Target is a player to keep an eye on in both the January and summer transfer windows, as it appears like his time at St. James’ Park is running out.