These Newcastle fans react to being linked with Josef Martinez

Newcastle are reportedly keeping tabs on Atlanta striker Josef Martinez as they weigh up a January swoop for the forward.

According to The Chronicle, Newcastle have been sending scouts to watch Martinez as he continues to impress in the MLS.

Twitter: NEW: #NUFC are keeping tabs on Miguel Almiron’s former Atlanta United strike partner Josef Martinez. https://t.co/0chFFHh5Gh (@ChronicleNUFC) 

These Newcastle fans reacted to the news…

Howay!

Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC ? howay man….. (@johnheg11) 

Bring him in!

Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Bring him in (@Djmyaz) 

Please!

Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Please! ?? (@BNJMCG1) 

Bruce is excited!

Twitter: OMG Pleaseeeee make this happen #Nufc https://t.co/O4VdJqH2b1 (@BruceDip_)   

Well…

Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Let’s hope that he knows where the net is cos his pal doesn’t. (@YahArfur)

READ NEWCASTLE VERDICT 

Martinez has scored 31 goals in 36 games for Atlanta in 2019, after bagging 35 in 39 games in 2018 – proving that he knows how to find the back of the net.

Despite Miguel Almiron’s struggles in England since his move to the club, Martinez’s goal return is far better than the current Newcastle forward and he has the physical attributes to be a success in England.

Martinez has the strength to hold off defenders, whilst still possessing the pace required to speed past them and get in behind to create space for himself and his teammates – not to mention that he is a lethal finisher in front of goal.