Former Newcastle loanee Jetro Willems is wanted by a ‘clutch of Premier League clubs’, according to a report from the Shields Gazette.
The Dutch defender saw his season-long loan spell cut short last season in traumatic circumstances following a serious injury against Chelsea but he is now back to fitness and looking for first team football after struggling to force his way back into contention at Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Shields Gazette claimed that the Magpies have considered bringing Willems back to St James’ Park, a move which would be of interest to the 26-year-old as he seeks an escape from his Bundesliga purgatory.
However, the full-back’s impressive displays at the start of last season have drawn the attention of other top-flight clubs as a number of unnamed sides are believed to be interested in offering Willems an opportunity this month.
Willems hasn’t played competitively since the injury he suffered during Newcastle’s clash with Chelsea last January, ending his season on 20 appearances in all competitions.
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Steve Bruce should be seriously considering bringing the Dutchman back to St James’ Park.
Despite spending £15m on Jamal Lewis in the summer, things haven’t worked out as planned for the former Norwich man, and his recent injury alongside Paul Dummett’s repeated setbacks have left Bruce short on options.
Should the Magpies let a domestic rival land Willems, it could be viewed as potentially a big miss.
