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title: "Newcastle keen to sign Krafth – would he be an upgrade on Yedlin?"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-08-05T19:30:44Z"
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# Newcastle keen to sign Krafth – would he be an upgrade on Yedlin?

Swedish international Emil Krafth has emerged as a potential transfer target for Newcastle, so how do he compare to DeAndre Yedlin?

[Chronicle Live report](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/who-emil-krafth-swedish-international-16702100) that the player could be a target for the club as Steve Bruce looks to make the final additions to his squad.

Amiens have already had a bid turned down for the player, but a second offer is not being ruled out.

![Nils Petter Nilsson/Ombrello/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/966154264.jpg)

### Read Newcastle verdict

It’s easy to see why Krafth has been highlighted by Newcastle as a potential target as they seek an alternative to Yedlin.

Despite being a player who should be approaching the peak of his career, he already has a wealth of experience under his belt. With 20 caps for Sweden to his name, Krafth played at the 2018 World Cup and in Europe, while also boasting spells in Italy and France domestically.

Krafth certainly looks to be a dependable option, having made 35 league appearances for Amiens during his loan spell last season, where he received just [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/emil-krafth/profil/spieler/184528) bookings in that time.

Compared to Yedlin’s [six yellow cards](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/deandre-yedlin/leistungsdaten/spieler/255916/plus/0?saison=2018) over a lower number of games (29), it’s easy to see why the Swede is an appealing option, if the price is right.