In a recent exclusive with Newcastle World, former Shields Gazette journalist Liam Kennedy stated that Newcastle United are in talks to recruit Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule. It has been mentioned that the Magpies are eager to strengthen their defensive department this winter and have now entered talks with the German centre-back’s representatives over a potential move during the January transfer window.
Sule’s Decent Run Of Form At The Allianz Arena This Season
The 26-year-old has proven himself to be a solid presence at the heart of Bayern’s backline by producing some commanding displays in German football so far. Sule has appeared in 17 matches for the German giants this season, picking up one assist in the process across various competitions.
The Frankfurt-born sensation has been a rock at the back for the Bavarian outfit as he is averaging 0.7 tackles, 1.2 interceptions, 1.7 clearances, 1.0 shots, 0.5 key passes and 0.6 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He has even been careful when distributing the ball from the back after making 88.7% of his attempted passes in the German top tier (stats via whoscored).
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What Will Sule Bring To Newcastle United?
Sule has proven himself to be a capable defender at the back as he can sense the danger quickly that helps him make some crucial interceptions inside his half. He doesn’t take any risks when clearing his lines and is proficient at keeping the opposition attackers frustrated by marking them carefully on the defensive third of the pitch. The German centre-back is usually quite comfortable with the ball at his feet and can even create some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third.
Standing at 1.95m, Sule can often use his strong frame to outmuscle the opposition in the air and is also a potent aerial threat from indirect set-pieces. Therefore, a player of the Bayern Munich star’s quality will be a massive coup for the Magpies if they can get him on board this winter.
Sule will undeniably bring a lot of quality and experience to Newcastle‘s backline and could go on to become a real fan-favourite at St. James’ Park in the coming seasons. Thus, it makes sense for the Tyneside giants to try everything in their power to convince the player to seal a move to England in January.
