According to Africa Foot, Amir Richardson is a prominent name on Newcastle United’s shortlist. The Magpies are angling for important moves that elevate their squad levels, with the Fiorentina midfielder seen as an important addition, and they have already seen an initial bid turned down by the Serie A side.
Amir Richardson has gone from strength to strength over the last three seasons and is now seen as a vital player for Fiorentina. He spent two big seasons with Le Havre in Ligue 1 before joining Stade Reims and shining in Ligue 1. Fiorentina wasted no time in signing him, and he was a key cog of the side that finished sixth in Serie A last season.
The Viola are fearing for the midfielder’s future, who has also gained prominence within the Moroccan national side. Richardson has already accumulated nine caps for his national side and is set to assume a key role going forward. Hence, it is no surprise that a few clubs are showing concrete interest in the 22-year-old midfielder, with Newcastle United’s name standing out in that regard.
Newcastle United are eager to sign a new midfielder, amid links with Matteo Guendouzi, among others. The name of Amir Richardson will speak volumes about their transfer department to have identifying the Moroccan as a potential option.
Richardson excels in his physicality, vision and dynamism from a midfield spot, while being able to operate as a box-to-box player or as a defensive midfielder. Newcastle United have a good enough midfield setup, and the addition of someone like the 22-year-old midfielder will only improve their levels ahead of the new season, where Champions League football returns to St. James’ Park.
Newcastle United are already pushing ahead for their key targets, and it appears they have already lodged a bid for Richardson. The report states that Fiorentina have rejected an offer of €5 million for the 22-year-old midfielder from the Magpies, as the Serie A outfit are set to demand significantly more.
Newcastle United will not look to overpay, although it might take a massive upgrade on the €5 million offered initially. Fiorentina are not overly concerned at this stage, as Richardson has a contract until 2029, and they will hold out for a significant sum to even consider selling the Moroccan.
