Newcastle defender Federico Fernandez has been linked with a move to China to reunite with former boss Rafa Benitez.
Reports have claimed that Dalian Yifang are looking into the possibility of signing Fernandez in the coming transfer window. The defender’s contract at Newcastle expires at the end of the season.
Twitter: ? Dalian Yifang are reportedly interested in Federico Fernandez.
Should #NUFC let him leave? Reply and let us know! https://t.co/ndMJbHweel (@ReadNewcastle)
These Newcastle fans reacted to the news…
Let him go…
Twitter: @NUFC_HQ I’d let him go. Try recoup the money paid for him or even take a little loss if we have to. Schär, Lascell… https://t.co/sfmxsusJjW (@NUFCIrving1010)
Quality…
Twitter: @NUFC_HQ He was quality under Rafa last year tbh. Great coach. (@ian_riches)
Now…
Twitter: @ReadNewcastle Sell him now (@Talking_DC)
READ NEWCASTLE VERDICT
Newcastle should allow Fernandez to leave if Yifang come in with an offer for the centre-back. With his contract expiring, Newcastle should jump at the chance to receive a fee for him – considering he is not a regular in the team.
The likes of Paul Dummett, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark have all been ahead of him in the pecking order, with Florian Lejeune also on his way back from injury. It could be best for Fernandez to seek pastures new and link up with Benitez again, in China this time.
