Big target: Fulham have now sign “outstanding” star who idolises Gareth Bale
While Brentford is seeking a left-back to replace Sergio Reguilon, who has returned to Spurs following his loan stay last season, Fulham is seeking a rival for USMNT star Antonee Robinson. However, after starting the season against Bournemouth with Ola Aina and Nico Williams at full-back, Nottingham Forest is now searching for a natural left-back.
According to HITC, Newcastle United will permit Matt Targett to go on loan from St. James’ Park this summer in response to interest from Southampton, Fulham, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest. Despite a red card in the first half, the Magpies defeated the newly promoted Saints 1-0 to begin their Premier League campaign. However, Targett did not play because Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall were preferred at full-back. Now that Eddie Howe is prepared to approve a move for the player who cost the club £15 million just two summers ago, the 28-year-old may be permitted to leave on loan for the duration of the season.
Targett’s future is now uncertain, therefore there is a lot of interest in signing him. Southampton is one of the teams that has been connected to a loan move for the Newcastle player. The left-back, who has two years left on his St. James’ Park contract and has been called “excellent” by Eddie Howe, is also being pursued by Brentford, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham. Targett, who has previously been commended for his defensive skills but can also move the ball well offensively, acknowledges that during his former tenure at St Mary’s, he was a big fan of Gareth Bale.
The Saints have strengthened their midfield options with the addition of Mateus Fernandes from Sporting CP, while they continue to pursue a move for Targett to bolster their defense. The 20-year-old, who has already finished his physical, is expected to be Russell Martin’s 12th summer signing, following in the footsteps of Adam Lallana, Flynn Downes, and Ben Brereton Diaz. While the Scottish Champions are holding out for a club-record fee to allow the Denmark international to move on before the deadline on August 30th, the Saints, who had been tracking Celtic star Matt O’Riley all summer, have now fallen behind Brighton in the race for his signature. The following match for Southampton is against