Newcastle Interested In Signing Nigerian International

[Folami David]

Newcastle are reported to be interested in a currently home-based Nigerian international.
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Twenty two year old Godfrey Oboabona plays for Sunshine Stars and currently has sixteen caps for his country.
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It is reported that Oboabona is being actively offered to European clubs by his agent and is keen to move abroad.
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The versatile defender can also play in midfield and recently had a trial at Arsenal but haven't pursued their interest for the time being, though it is claimed that they continue to watch him along with other clubs.
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In the Nigerian press a transfer fee of around £1m has been speculated and needless to say the player fits the profile of a Newcastle signing with his age, fee and no doubt wages not being a problem.
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Whether he is good enough is another thing.
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Clearly Newcastle will need to strengthen their defence in the summer, especially with Coloccini likely to leave.
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A speculative signing like this doesn't look a bad move but you would hope if Unite do make this type of signing it is as back-up to at least three established and experienced centre-backs.

[Shola Sholaz]

Newcastle Football Club are very capable of signing the player. Oboabona would definately fit into the club