Newcastle United has shown interest in Coventry City striker Norman Bassette, according to the Daily Mail.
Coventry City are embarking on a new era after appointing Frank Lampard on Thursday.
He was confirmed as Mark Robins’ permanent replacement following numerous links and conjecture. The former Chelsea and Everton manager will be charged with guiding the Sky Blues back up the Championship table following a disappointing 2024/25 season thus far.
Lampard will not have to wait long to make his influence on the group. January is just around the corner, and while new players will be sought, City will be well aware that they have some valuable assets that could attract interest.
In the run-up to the transfer window, one of Coventry City’s newer players is reportedly receiving Premier League interest.
According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle United has scouted Norman Bassette, a Belgian offensive talent. He just signed for £2.5 million in the summer transfer window, but the Magpies are keeping an eye on his progress and sent scouts to the Sky Blues’ game against Sheffield United last week.
Bassette started and scored in the 2-2 tie, and he played a key role in Anel Ahmedhodzic’s dismissal.A rising prospect.
Bassette’s status is growing after breaking through in France and now coming to England with Coventry City. He made 15 appearances for SM Caen after making his debut at the age of 16, and scored five goals in 23 games while on loan at Belgian top division club KC Mechelen.
The 20-year-old has already made his Belgium national team debut, indicating that the Sky Blues have a highly regarded talent.
As a result, it’s not surprising that someone from Newcastle United is taking attention.
Top clubs analyze future targets and upcoming talents for a long time before potentially swooping, so while it may not imply a desire to sign him in the short term, Bassette is undoubtedly on their radar.
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Part of the job
Lampard will immediately discover that dealing with transfer interest will be a part of his job at Coventry City. His status as head coach means he’ll have to deal with less off the field, but that won’t stop the media from speculating and asking questions.
Big names like Viktor Gyokeres and Gustavo Hamer have previously been in the center of transfer sagas, and Lampard and his teammates are expected to face similar problems.
However, only time will tell what happens with Newcastle United’s early interest in Bassette, as other teams are sure to take note of his potential.
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