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Reported Newcastle target Remi Oudin has spoken out about his future, and it certainly sounds like the 22 year-old could be on the move soon.
What’s the story?
According to The Sun, Watford have had a £7m bid rejected for Oudin, as Ligue 1 outfit Reims are holding out for £10m.
The report claims both the Hornets and Magpies are tracking the striker, as Rafael Benitez looks to boost his attacking options.
Oudin has now had his say on the matter, as translated by Sport Witness: “At first it’s nice, but I try not to pay attention. They manage it for me.
“Later, it will be a goal to go abroad to discover another culture and another football.”
Oudin is clearly keen to test his mettle in a tougher division than Ligue 1, and he could be the perfect signing to solve something that has been a big issue for Benitez at St. James’ Park – attacking depth.
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3 birds, 1 stone
In Perez, Salomon Rondon and Miguel Almiron, Benitez has a genuinely dangerous front three for the first time since he arrived on Tyneside.
However, the Spaniard has absolutely no depth at his disposal, forced to call on Christian Atsu when Almiron got injured recently. Atsu has scored just eight times in 96 Magpies appearances.
Oudin is a very unique player in that he could effectively play any of the three attacking roles in Benitez’s system, massively improving the manager’s options in one quick swoop.
The 22 year-old scored 12 times and added three assists this season, spending most of the campaign in the Perez role, playing just off the right.
He also played on the left, as a number ten and as a traditional centre forward at times though, and for just £10m this versatility will certainly appeal to the Magpies.
Mike Ashley is never going to free up huge amounts of cash for any manager, so signing Oudin, a player who can fill a variety of roles, will allow the club to invest in other areas of the squad without breaking the bank.
