Many Newcastle United fans have been reacting to a report from the Daily Mail claiming that West Brom are weighing up a move for Andy Carroll following Karlan Grant’s injury blow.
Carroll has endured a frustrating start to the season, having had to sit on the bench for most of the campaign being behind the likes of Callum Wilson, Joelinton and Dwight Gayle. However, he finally scored his first goal since rejoining the Magpies in 2019 in the 2-1 defeat against Leicester City last Sunday.
Steve Bruce admitted after the game against Leicester that Carroll had now given him something to think about in terms of potentially having more involvement in the side. However, the 32-year-old is entering the final few months of his contract with the Magpies and this month represents the last chance to recoup any transfer fee for him.
It has now emerged that West Brom have placed Carroll on their shortlist of strikers, with Sam Allardyce reportedly desperate for reinforcements to help the Baggies turn their season around. Grant’s injury could prompt them to move for a new centre-forward swiftly and Carroll could be the player they target, according to the Daily Mail.
Newcastle fans react to Andy Carroll rumours
Many Newcastle fans were content with the potential departure of Carroll despite his goal against Leicester City. However, there are some who believe that they should not allow any players to leave the club for a potential relegation rival.
He’ll earn a better wage there and be comfortable in the championship if they go down. Good move for him.
— Charlie Hop (@areadingmachine) January 5, 2021
Was worth a try bringing him back but hasnt worked out. Let him go.
— Liam Batey (@Banch1983) January 5, 2021
They can have him
— Liam (@LiamK1998_) January 5, 2021
Reject the move and let Andy Carroll play for his club. Blaming him for playing long ball consistently is nonsense. He's not being well used but nobody blames Steve Bruce for that ! #Nufc https://t.co/aSzwcebShk
— 16⭐️??? (@Asallsince93) January 5, 2021
Imagine getting a fee from a PL club for a striker with one PL goal in the last 18 months that we brought back on a pay-as-you-play deal for sentimental reasons. #nufc https://t.co/n0xxPSxU1r
— Jake Jackman (@JakeJackmann) January 5, 2021
He’s more effective than Joelinton. Why let him go to a relegation rival?
— MLight (@Marklights_23) January 6, 2021
